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President Trump Visits Texas Hill Country: Pledges Federal Support After Deadly Floods
First Lady Melania Trump said, “We are here to honor them and to give them support.”
Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Committees Created Ahead of Special Session
The new House and Senate committees will examine certain issues on the governor’s special session call regarding mitigating the effects of natural disasters.
Dallas District Judge Sanctioned Twice
Judge Amber Givens was found to have violated constitutional rights and exhibited disrespect toward defendants, counsel, and fellow judges.
Why Baytown Voters May Reject the City’s Planned Bond Propositions
Baytown resident Byron Schirmbeck says it’s not for the reasons city officials think.
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Murder Suspect Granted Bond After Houston Prosecutors Miss Deadline
An Afghan national who admitted to fatally stabbing a disabled man in Houston over delays in his refugee application will be released from jail after prosecutors failed to indict him in time. Masiullah Sahil, a 37-year-old man from Afghanistan, admitted to stabbing...
Trump Endorses Texas Lawmakers Who Backed School Choice, Despite Party Pushback
In a move telegraphed months in advance, President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican state lawmaker in Texas who voted for the state’s new $1 billion school choice program in their re-election campaigns, fulfilling a promise reportedly made during the legislative...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Pushes for Taxpayer-Funded International Trips
Harris County Commissioners once again rejected a proposed overhaul to the county’s international travel policy—one closely tied to Democrat County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s recent trade mission to Paris. The vote ended in a 2–2 tie, effectively preserving the existing...
Harris County Flood Bond Reports Show Unexplained $1 Billion Discrepancy
Harris County’s Flood Control District is facing scrutiny after a local watchdog identified a billion-dollar discrepancy in the accounting of the 2018 flood bond program. Recent HCFCD financial reports appear to show a sudden drop of more than $1 billion in available...
Texas to Redraw Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Districts During Special Session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has added congressional redistricting to his agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, citing constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice about four racially gerrymandered districts in the state. A July 7 letter...
Ken and Angela Paxton Announce Divorce After 38 Years
Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Sen. Angela Paxton are getting divorced after nearly four decades of marriage. Angela Paxton filed for divorce, citing “biblical grounds.” “I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation,” she...
Texas Increases Artificial Intelligence Funding & Regulations
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law several pieces of legislation to increase regulatory oversight and strengthen the development of artificial intelligence and quantum industries in the state. House Bill 149 by State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R–Southlake), also known...
Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More
Gov. Greg Abbott has officially released the agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, identifying 18 items for lawmakers to tackle when they return to Austin on Monday, July 21. The announcement ends weeks of speculation about what issues would be included...
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association is set to hold a no-confidence vote in Austin Fire Department Chief Joel Baker for alleged delinquency in deploying firefighters to assist in water rescue efforts in Kerr County. According to a social media post from the...