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Gov. Abbott Demands Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Security Costs
The request follows Abbott’s meeting with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson last week in Washington, D.C.
Trump DOJ Orders Local and State Governments to Comply With Immigration Initiatives
Obstructing federal efforts to protect the public from serious threats posed by illegal alien criminals could be met with legal action.
Texas’ January 6 Hostages Reflect After Trump’s Pardons
J6ers are building new futures and pushing for legal reforms after Trump’s pardon.
New Legislation Seeks to End Weaponization of FACE Act Against Pro-Life Advocates
According to U.S. Rep. Chip Roy’s office, 97 percent of Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act prosecutions from 1994-2024 were against pro-life Americans.
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Abbott Threatens to Remove Quorum-Busting Democrats from Office
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to remove Texas House Democrats from office after they fled the state to block a congressional redistricting plan, accusing them of abandoning their constitutional duties and potentially committing felonies. In a statement released...
Texas Democrats Flee the State to Block Redistricting Plan
In a move reminiscent of their 2021 quorum break, dozens of Texas House Democrats are once again fleeing the state—this time to Illinois—in an attempt to derail a mid-decade congressional redistricting effort. The redistricting plan, unveiled by GOP lawmakers, would...
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Real Texans: Aaron Reitz
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Aaron Reitz about his bid to be the 52nd Attorney General of Texas. Reitz discusses his background, why the office matters, and how voters should judge the candidates.
Texas House Committee Approves Republicans’ Redistricting Plan
This article has been updated since publication. Republicans’ proposed new map of Texas congressional districts cleared its first hurdle as House committee members approved the mid-census redistricting plan on a party-line vote Saturday. The House is now scheduled to...
Tarrant County Moves To Dismiss Democrats’ Challenge to Republican Redistricting
Tarrant County has filed a motion to dismiss a Democrat lawsuit challenging new commissioners court districts redrawn to increase Republicans’ partisan advantage. In June, the Republican-majority Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a redistricting plan...
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8/1/25 Budget Cuts Hit Austin Pride Event
- Austin Pride Reports Future Changes Due to ‘Current Political Climate’ - Newsom, Schatzline Spar as Texas GOP Unveils Redistricting Map - House Candidate Slammed for Donation to Sheila Jackson Lee
Texas’ Antitrust Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, & Vanguard Moves Forward
Attorney General Ken Paxton has scored a significant procedural win in his lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard—three of the world’s largest asset managers—over allegations they conspired to manipulate U.S. energy markets by restricting coal...
Judge Hidalgo’s ‘Penny Tax’ Proposal Faces More Backlash From Commissioners
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has unveiled a proposal for a property tax increase—dubbed a “penny tax”—to preserve and expand county-funded early childhood programs formerly supported by federal COVID‑era relief. The move has spurred sharp criticism from...
Texas Map Adds Five New Republican U.S. House Seats
Republican lawmakers have proposed new district maps that could increase the number of GOP-held U.S. House seats in Texas by five.