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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Calls for Termination of Department of Education
This comes as a measure aiming to abolish the department was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Keith Self Sets CFPB Funding to $0
The legislation aligns with the Byrd Rule in the Senate, making it eligible for inclusion in a budget reconciliation package.
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to End Taxes on Tips
President Donald Trump says he will work with Congress to get the measure to his desk.
DOJ Drops Criminal Case Against Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
Assistant U.S. Attorney John P. Pearson filed the motion on Friday asking the court to dismiss the indictment against Dr. Eithan Haim.
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8.7.2025: Beto’s bribes?
Paxton Investigating Beto O’Rourke PAC for Alleged Bribes to Runaway Democrats… Majority of Senate Democrats Leave Texas in Protest of Redistricting… Thirsty Data Centers are Challenging Texas' Water Infrastructure… Houston ISD Boasts Major Academic Gains…
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8/6/25 Senate Democrats Didn’t Show Up Today
- Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting - Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case - Houston ISD Boasts Major Academic Gains Ahead of TEA Report
Paxton Investigating Beto O’Rourke’s Group for Alleged Bribes to Runaway Democrats
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office has launched a formal investigation into Powered by People, the political organization founded by former Democrat Congressman Beto O’Rourke, alleging it may have engaged in an “illegal financial influence scheme to...
FBI Unveils First-Ever ‘Houston Most Wanted’ List
In a major effort to crack down on violent crime, the FBI’s Houston Field Office has released its first-ever “Houston’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list. The list, announced Tuesday, highlighted 10 suspects accused of heinous crimes, including murder, armed robbery,...
Gov. Abbott Ordered the Arrest of Texas House Democrats
The ongoing quorum break by Democrats has paralyzed the Texas House, leaving the body unable to pass legislation on congressional redistricting, flood relief, and property tax cuts.
Houston ISD Boasts Major Academic Gains Ahead of TEA Report
Houston Independent School District’s preliminary accountability ratings show a sweeping academic transformation, with zero F-rated schools and nearly triple the number of campuses earning A or B grades compared to two years ago. While the A–F accountability ratings...
Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting
The redistricting standoff in Texas deepened Wednesday as most Senate Democrats skipped the day’s legislative session, traveling instead to Massachusetts to hold a press conference alongside Gov. Maura Healey in opposition to the Republican-led redistricting effort....
Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure
Texas has become a hotspot for tech companies, attracting business from data companies that need larger campuses to meet national demand. In the midst of a water crisis, data centers create additional demand for this vital resource. According to the Texas Commission...
Where the Comptroller Candidates Stand on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
With taxpayer-funded lobbying on the agenda for the current special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the issue has also become a point of debate in the ongoing race for Texas Comptroller. Kelly Hancock, a former state senator now serving as acting comptroller, has...