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Feds Count 2.1 Million Encounters at the Southwest Border in 2024
The Biden-Harris administration has overseen 8.4 million encounters since assuming office in January of 2021.
Biden-Harris Admin Accused of Faking Economy Comeback
Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French said the administration is trying to “buy an election.”
Poll: 67 Percent of Voters Favor Deporting Illegal Aliens
Support is up 15 points since voters were asked about deportation in 2015.
Venezuelan Illegal Alien Charged With Assault, Entered Via Texas
Darwin Izquiel was previously caught and released at the Texas border.
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With Democrats Holding Out, Bail Reform Push Collapses in Texas House
Efforts to pass high-profile bail reform measures collapsed in the Texas House on Wednesday, as lawmakers failed to advance two proposed constitutional amendments before a key legislative deadline—despite reported last-minute pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate...
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Paxton Kicked Off the Texas House Floor
Today, we have over a dozen policies that have been passed in the last week, along with a crazy story about Ken Paxton being kicked off the House floor.
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5/28/25 Drag Queen Story Hours Continue
- Legislation to Bar Funding for Libraries who Host Drag Shows Dies in House - Illegally in U.S. And Released, Now Tied to Deadly Jet Ski Crash - ‘Trey’s Law’ Means Nondisclosures No Longer Protect Sexual Predators
Patrick Says THC Ban Is a Fight To Save a Generation
Cookies. Cereal bites. Lollipops. These were just a few of the THC-laced edibles on display Wednesday as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held what he billed as a “media briefing, along with end-of-session beverages and snacks.” But the “snacks” in question weren’t for...
NO MORE EXCUSES: Texas Set to End Schools’ ‘Sovereign Immunity’ in Sex Abuse Cases
In a big win for protecting Texas children from sexual predators in public schools, state senators unanimously approved a House measure to eliminate school districts’ “sovereign immunity” from civil liability in sex abuse cases. House Bill 4623 by freshman State Rep....
Legislation to Make Vaccine Manufacturers Liable Passes Senate
Legislation to hold manufacturers liable for advertising harmful vaccines passed out of the Senate on Tuesday with a 21-10 vote. House Bill 3441, authored by State Rep. Shelley Luther (R–Sherman), allows manufacturers to be held liable if they advertise their vaccines...
Texas House Lawmakers Approve Ban on Most Firearm Red Flag Laws
Lawmakers in the Texas House have approved a measure to preemptively prohibit the state from adopting most firearm-related red flag laws. Senate Bill 1362, filed by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) in the Senate and carried by State Rep. Cole Hefner (R–Mount...
Houston Faces Lawsuit Over Continued Membership in Regional Planning Council
Houston is facing a lawsuit from government accountability advocates after city officials renewed membership in the Houston-Galveston Area Council, costing $93,000 in dues, despite a voter-approved city charter amendment requiring otherwise. The lawsuit, filed by Fair...