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Conservatives Plan Return Trip to Austin for House Speaker Vote
Grassroots Republicans are renewing calls to ban Democrat committee chairs.
Constitutional Amendment Proposed to Let Attorney General Prosecute Election Crimes
The ability, granted by lawmakers in 2017, was taken away from the attorney general after a 2021 ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Fort Bend ISD Staff Fired After Reportedly Neglecting Special Needs Student
According to security footage, the 11-year-old was left on the floor for two hours after shattering his femur.
US Soldiers Arrested for Smuggling Illegal Aliens in Texas
Federal agents reportedly exposed an illegal alien smuggling ring operated by army soldiers based near Killeen, Texas.
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An Underwhelming, Undone Session
Just a few days ago, the Texas Legislature concluded its 85th regular session. But while the body is adjourned sine die, lawmakers’ work is anything but over. While both chambers did pass a mediocre budget (the one thing they’re constitutionally required to do), a ban...
James Dickey Elected RPT Chairman
After a heated, two-week campaign, Travis County Republican Party Chairman James Dickey was elected to lead the Texas GOP by the party’s executive committee on Saturday. Prevailing in a 32-31 vote over Houston businessman Rick Figueroa, Dickey now takes position as...
Along with Losing Their Judge, Paxton Prosecutors May Have Lost Their Case
When the Ken Paxton prosecution inevitably concludes with his acquittal, Texans will look back at the motion to transfer venue as the turning point when the special prosecutors lost their case against the state’s top law enforcement officer. The Dallas Court of...
Democrat Defends Municipal Lobbyists, Kills Annexation Reform
Were it not for one state senator’s filibuster defending city bureaucrats, homeowners living just outside of a municipality’s jurisdiction would have been given commonsense protections against unilateral annexation. Unfortunately, State Sen. Jose Menendez (D-San...
RPT Chairman Candidates, In Their Own Words
A few weeks ago, Republican Party of Texas Chairman Tom Mechler resigned from his position citing the demands on his family and his business. While the position is currently vacant, the State Republican Executive Committee will elect a replacement for Mechler at their...
Pro-Illegal Immigrant Protesters Take Their Show to North Texas
Illegal aliens are “here to stay.” Pro-sanctuary cities protesters who disrupted the Texas Capitol with that slogan on Monday brought the same shirts, signs, and shouts to a North Texas lawmaker’s office on Wednesday. About 50 to 60 protesters gathered outside the...
TSRA Praises Killer of Constitutional Carry
After one lawmaker ensured that Second Amendment legislation died in the Texas Legislature, the state’s largest ostensibly pro-gun group is singing his praises. For years, Texas gun owners have argued that the Lone Star State lags desperately behind its peers when it...
Keough Announces Bid for County Judge, Toth to Run for Old House Seat
Montgomery County becomes the epicenter of two significant political developments with the sudden announcements that State Rep. Mark Keough (R-The Woodlands)will be running for county judge, and former State Rep. Steve Toth will be running for his old House seat. That...
Gallagher Booted From Paxton Case
For the first time in two years, the rule of law has prevailed in the prosecution of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Dallas Court of Appeals has ordered Judge George Gallagher removed from the case and all orders he has issued since granting a motion to...