The Texas Constitution does not protect open land from government search and seizure.
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Analysis: Phelan Is Out of Touch
New nationwide polling finds 55 percent of Americans believe cheating affected the 2020 presidential election.
Open Border Policies Promote Forced Child Labor
Reckless border policies of the Biden administration and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas continue to promote the exploitation of children.
Law Enforcement on Texas’ Open Border Problem
Two Texas sheriffs discuss the current biggest issues with the border under the Biden administration.
Texas Governor Commits to ‘Eliminate School Property Taxes’
Abbott said his goal is for Texans to “genuinely own their own home without being taxed out of it.”
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Union Pacific’s Vaccine Mandate Puts Thousands of Texans’ Jobs at Risk
Thousands of Texan railroad workers are facing termination for refusal of the COVID vaccine.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Calls Special Session to Ban Vaccine Mandates
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said there is “no need” for a special session at this time.
Texas Gov. Appoints John Scott as Secretary of State
Abbott says Scott’s expertise “will enhance his oversight and leadership over the biggest and most thorough election audit in the country.”
Texas GOP Opposes Proposed Debt-Raising Constitutional Amendment
The SREC voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing the proposed amendment.
Abbott and Patrick at Odds Over the Necessity of a Fourth Special Session
Patrick specifically requests that the consideration of increasing the penalty for illegal voting and a forensic election audit be added to a future special session agenda.
Southwest Airlines Changes Course, Won’t Put Unvaccinated Employees on Unpaid Leave
Following employee protests and walk-outs, the Texas-based airline agrees to pay employees while exemptions are processed.
Texas House of Representatives Honors Pro-Abortion and Child Mutilation Activists
Not a single lawmaker verbally objected.
Texans Call for Fourth Special Session to Address Vaccine Mandates
The Texas Freedom Coalition held a press conference in the Capitol calling for a fourth special session to enact legislation to protect Texans from vaccine mandates.
Former Coalition Candidates Now Competing Against One Another
Former Austin City Councilwoman Ellen Troxclair finds herself going head-to-head with Justin Berry in newly drawn Texas House District 19.
Third Special Session Concludes With Unfinished Business
It is unclear whether the Texas Legislature will return for additional special legislative sessions to address issues left on the table.
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Suddenly Responsible?
The San Antonio Express-News wants lawmakers to hold on to the state surplus revenue. The longer lawmakers hold it, the longer they will be tempted to spend it.