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Texas Lawsuit Challenges Federal Overreach
Attorney Clayton Calvin said his client wants the courts “to recognize the limits in the Commerce Clause are real.”
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.
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Anti-Israel Protests & DEI Ban Progress the Focus of Senate Education Hearing
Though the Legislature isn’t in session, the Texas Senate has already gotten to work, holding a hearing Tuesday to study the current climate on college campuses. The hearing, chaired by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe), focused largely on the rise of...
Runoff Preview: Pierson and Holland Race For House District 33
House District 33 is currently represented by incumbent State Rep. Justin Holland (R—Heath)—who is being challenged for the seat. Holland and Katrina Pierson will face each other in the May 28 runoff election. Justin Holland Holland was first elected in 2016. He is a...
Houston Mayor Rolls Out $6.7 Billion Budget
Houston Mayor John Whitmire rolled out his first city budget this week, calling it a bridge to 2026 and promising it will not raise taxes or reduce services. The $6.7 billion budget, up 7 percent from 2024’s budget, closes a projected $160 million shortfall by...
Dallas Police Continue to Struggle with Response Times
As the police shortage in the City of Dallas continues, officer response times have improved over the past months but remain inconsistent. Emergency calls to the Dallas Police Department are assigned a priority rating of 1-4 based on the seriousness of the call....
Silver Bullet Bus Tour to Travel the State Ahead of Runoff Elections
Gun Owners of America is gearing up to hit the road, hosting eight rallies in three days for a series of their endorsed candidates in the upcoming runoff elections. The Silver Bullet Bus Tour, which kicks off in Burleson on Wednesday morning, will travel through the...
Katy ISD Teacher Arrested on 9 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
A Tompkins High School teacher has been arrested on nine counts of possession of child pornography. James Paul Stone was booked into the Fort Bend County Jail Monday. According to the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s office, thousands of images of child...
The Status Quo: How the Establishment Exerts Control Over an Increasingly Conservative State
Attorney Mitch Little is a newcomer to the political spotlight in Texas. Trey Trainor is a veteran of Texas politics and current Commissioner on the Federal Election Commission. Both say Texans for Lawsuit Reform has become the guardian of the Texas political...
Y’All Answered: Target the Cartel Leadership?
President Donald Trump has reportedly said that if he is reelected this fall, he will send kill teams to enter Mexico and target cartel leaders. Yesterday, we asked readers if they agreed with this policy. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to...
Smugglers Evade Law Enforcement By Ditching Vehicles In Rio Grande
New footage recently posted to X reveals human smugglers’ tactics for returning to Mexico and evading capture by law enforcement. Texas Department of Public Safety Spokesman Chris Olivarez posted two videos to X on Friday, explaining that “The videos show recent...