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John Cornyn Loses Race for Senate Majority Leader to John Thune
Ted Cruz said he would vote for Rick Scott to lead the GOP-controlled Senate.
Incoming ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan Pledges to Save Smuggled Children
Homan also said that President Trump will utilize special operations forces to take out criminal cartel gang members.
McLennan County Activist Group Urges US Senators to Reject John Cornyn
County GOP leader calls for U.S. Senate to be ‘united.’
Texans Applaud Trump’s Announcement of New ‘Border Czar’
Tom Homan was the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the early years of the first Trump administration.
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Reforms for Public University Governance Pass Texas Senate
Texas Senators passed legislation ending “shared governance” with university faculty senates in Texas’ public higher education institutions on Wednesday. In state universities, “shared governance” is a term where the boards of regents of universities share power with...
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4/16/25 Train Wrecked: Trump Pulls Plug on Texas Rail Boondoggle
- Trump Admin Derails Houston-Dallas Train Grant, Saving Taxpayers Millions - Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill To Allow American Victims of Terrorism to Sue International Orgs - Texas Senators Move to Ban Local Government Funding of Abortion Travel Entities
Texas Senators Pass Measure Giving $2.5 Billion to Film Industry
Texas senators have approved a measure that would give the film industry $2.5 billion in corporate welfare over the next decade. Senate Bill 22, which is a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and was filed by State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston), passed 23-8 on Wednesday....
Texas Officials Investigate Muslim Development
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn called for the DOJ to investigate the development for potential religious discrimination.
Houston May Raise Rates To Replace Failing Water Plant
City officials are seeking $4.2 billion to replace Houston’s East Water Purification Plant. The facility is responsible for supplying drinking water to about 75 percent of the city’s residents. The Houston City Council plans to vote on a study that will determine if...
As School District Shrinks, Lubbock ISD Asks Voters To Grow Bond Debt
As Lubbock Independent School District faces shrinking student enrollment, trustees are asking voters to approve $290 million in new bond debt—and they’re claiming “no tax increase is required” to repay the debt. With interest, the bond would cost local property...
Galveston County Ends Cash Bridge Toll, Plans $25M Upgrade
The San Luis Pass Bridge will no longer collect tolls after Galveston County commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate the long-standing fee, citing outdated infrastructure, inefficient operations, and public inconvenience. Commissioners voted on Monday to end the...
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill To Allow American Victims of Terrorism to Sue International Orgs
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas introduced the LIABLE Act, which would allow American victims of terrorism to sue international organizations that provide material support—such as funding or resources—to terrorist groups responsible for attacks against...
Katy ISD Considers Discipline Policy Amid Self-Defense Debate
An unprovoked attack by a student captured on video has sparked a growing debate over how Katy Independent School District handles student altercations and defines the limits of self-defense—prompting the school board to launch a review of its disciplinary policy. A...