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FEMA Reportedly Took Funds From Border Security to Advance Open Border Policies
The executive director of the Center for Renewing America argued that Democrats are making it seem like Border Patrol has enough funding while intending to redirect those funds to facilitate illegal immigration.
US Lawmakers from Texas Demand Federal Adherence to Immigration Laws
Over 30 lawmakers are demanding that the Biden-Harris administration adhere to federal immigration laws, specifically the DNA Fingerprint Act.
US Reps. Roy, Weber Demand Biden-Harris Admin Help Texas Identify Non-citizen Voters
Texas lawmakers seek voter roll data in continued election integrity efforts.
Texas Agriculture Organizations Urge Congress to Block Cattle EID Tag Requirement
Several Texas organizations signed a letter urging Congress to block the USDA’s rule mandating EID ear tags for cattle and bison.
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Are Policing Agencies Seeing a Mass Exodus?
Cops in overworked and underpaid agencies are leaving for better opportunities.
5.22.2025: Texas grid security.
House Approves Creation of Texas Grid Security Commission… Legislation to Block Abortion Travel Funding Advances Out of House… Harris County Sheriff’s Office Plans Return of Outsourced Inmates… School Board Censures Trustee Busted in Prostitution Sting…
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China Land Ban Scandal & Debate
Matt Shaheen, the author of the weakening amendment to the China land ban, has backtracked and then doubled down on his weakening policy. Democrats erupted when conservatives pushed against a loan forgiveness program in Texas.
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5/21/25 Illegals Self-Deporting
- First Charter Flight From Houston Returns Self-Deporting Illegals - Shaheen Claims Error, Then Doubles Down on Foreign Land Ban Loophole - Texas House Committee Advances Bill To Abolish Lottery Commission and Overhaul State Lottery
School Board Censures Trustee Busted in Prostitution Sting
A Central Texas school board member busted in a prostitution sting has received a censure from fellow trustees as they eye options to replace him. James Green, an elected member of the Calvert ISD board of trustees, was arrested and charged with solicitation of...
Texas House Advances Legislation to Block Local Abortion Travel Funding
The Texas House has given initial approval to legislation that would bar local governments from using taxpayer dollars to support women seeking abortions, including those who travel out of state to do so. Senate Bill 33, authored by Sen. Donna Campbell (R–Bulverde)...
House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating the Texas Grid Security Commission
Members of the Texas House have signed off on a measure establishing a commission to collaborate with state agencies on how to improve the electrical grid. Senate Bill 75, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), was approved by representatives in a 144-0-2 vote on...
Violent Criminals Out on Bond in Houston
Texas lawmakers are finalizing bail reform measures in response to the crisis in Houston.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Plans Return of Outsourced Inmates
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office announced plans to begin retrieving hundreds of inmates currently housed in out-of-state facilities following a steady drop in the county jail population. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez attributed the decrease to improved efficiency in the...