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Trump Invites Texans to Highly Anticipated Joint Address
Each guest has been invited to serve as a reminder of the consequences of the Biden administration’s failed policies and the impact of Trump’s leadership.
US Sen. Cornyn Backs Texas in Fight for Judicial Finality
The case is set to be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court this March.
UT Austin Cancels Federal Grant Agreement With Planned Parenthood of Illinois
Congressman Chip Roy questioned the university about the funding agreement last month.
US Sen. Cornyn Votes Against Additional Spending Cuts
Texas’ other U.S. Senator, Ted Cruz, voted for the additional cuts.
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Are Tax-Funded Stadiums Providing the Benefits They Promised?
Billions are spent on stadiums and arenas with the promise of increased economic return. Are taxpayers seeing those promises come to fruition?
8.21.2025: House passes the maps.
Texas House Passes Congressional Map Growing GOP Advantage… Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda… Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs… Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law… University of Houston Offering Classes...
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Just hours after the Texas House approved a new congressional redistricting plan, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was expanding the ongoing special session agenda to include three additional priorities. Most notably among them: punishments for lawmakers who break...
Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends
After weeks of gridlock, the Texas House has approved a new congressional redistricting plan that Republicans say will strengthen their hold on Washington, adding five GOP-leaning seats across the state. The issue has been a priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, who placed...
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Texas Teachers Ripping Up 10 Commandments
Redistricting maps are passing today, censure continues to be an important discussion in the Texas GOP, and Texas teachers are ripping up the Ten Commandments in their classrooms.
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8/20/25 New Congressional Maps Approved
- Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends - Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces Uncertain Future in Texas House - Montgomery County Law Enforcement Arrests 71 Wanted Offenders
Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments
In a split vote, trustees in Plano Independent School District approved a new policy eliminating public comments on non-agenda items during board meetings. The stated plan is to have occasional “community input meetings” instead, but such meetings are not required by...
Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law, Paxton to Appeal
A federal judge in San Antonio has temporarily prohibited 11 Texas school districts from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law. The ruling—which will be appealed—followed a lawsuit filed by a coalition of left-wing rabbis, pastors,...
AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...