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Trump to Impose 25 Percent Tariff on Mexican Products on ‘Day One’ If Border Crisis Persists
The former president has also made a plethora of other “day one” promises to end the Biden-Harris administration’s open-border policies.
Report: The State Department’s Role in Immigration
While the Department of Homeland Security is often the focus regarding border security, experts explain the State Department also plays a major role.
Trump Announces New Compensation Fund for Victims of Illegal Alien Violence
Violent foreign nationals continue to cross into the United States illegally and have ravaged the state of Texas.
Texas Lawmakers Co-sponsor the FARM Act
The federal act would fill in the gap while a longer-term measure works its way through Congress.
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Over-the-Counter Ivermectin?
Legislation allowing pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin without a prescription is being considered by lawmakers.
GOP Commissioner Faces Criticism for Voting With Democrats on Fort Bend Redistricting Effort
Fort Bend County commissioners blocked an effort this week to hire outside counsel to assist with redistricting voter precincts. Republican Commissioner Vincent Morales voted with Democrats against the proposal, despite voting to fund the effort in the previous...
Education Committee Hears Homeschool Freedom Protection
Amid concerns about the impact of school choice legislation on the homeschooling community, a measure to codify established homeschool freedoms received a public hearing in the Texas House. House Bill 2674 by State Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield) would prohibit any...
The Dangerous Truth Behind Senate Bill 30
When legislation is sold to conservatives as “tort reform” or “civil justice modernization,” red flags should go up. And when that same legislation quietly protects the transgender industry, shields schools and medical providers from accountability, and benefits...
Melissa ISD’s ‘Quiet’ $1.2B Bond Election
Perhaps in recognition of recent electoral rebuffs by financially tapped out voters, Melissa ISD appears to be taking a quieter approach to its $1.2 billion bond campaign. School districts have historically used a formulaic approach that incorporates aggressive...
Texas GOP Priority Bill Stalls While Staffer Accused of Promoting ‘Woke’ Agenda
With just 40 days left in the Texas legislative session, a bill designated as a priority by the Republican Party of Texas remains stalled in committee, despite mounting grassroots pressure and vocal support from conservative leaders across the state. House Bill 1549,...
Texas Senators Unanimously Pass Impeachment Reform Legislation
The Texas Senate has unanimously approved two pieces of impeachment reform legislation that address flaws exposed during the 2023 impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68 were both authored by State Sen. Brian...
Texas A&M Selected Pro-DEI Academic as Vice Presidential Finalist
One of the original finalists Texas A&M picked for the vacant vice president for Student Affairs position is openly pro-DEI. While that finalist has since been removed, the background of another suggests a pro-DEI stance. On April 16, Texas A&M listed three...
Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s Case Postponed
The ongoing legal saga involving Fort Bend County Judge KP George and his former Chief of Staff Taral Patel took another turn this week, as prosecutors delayed George’s hearing to allow for further evidence to be obtained. After months of legal proceedings involving...