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Lawmaker Blasts Texas Democrats for ‘Siding With Hamas’
State Rep. Brian Harrison has filed a resolution to remove every Democrat committee chair in the Texas House.
Another Democrat County Judge Criticizes New Border Security Legislation
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins described a new law criminalizing illegal entry into Texas as “financially dumb.”
Abbott Endorses Against Another School Choice Opponent
Marc LaHood is challenging incumbent State Rep. Steve Allison.
Potential Texas Senate Candidate Addresses Former Law Firm’s LGBTQ Articles
Britton Brooks is reportedly considering a run for the Texas Senate.
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Sole Finalist for Texas A&M President Believes in White Privilege
As the 21-day waiting period between the time a sole finalist for university president is selected and officially appointed nears its close, Texas A&M Interim President Mark Welsh continues to face scrutiny over his past support of leftist ideologies. Following...
Biden Administration Directs Border Patrol Agents to Use Preferred Pronouns for Illegal Aliens
As border patrol agents are swamped with mass numbers of illegal border crossers, the Biden administration is prioritizing preferred pronouns over border security. A memo obtained by the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project shows the U.S. Department of Homeland...
Harris County Drops Challenge to Law That Abolished Elections Administrator
Harris County has dropped its challenge to a new Texas law that returned election administration duties to elected officials in the state’s most populous county. Senate Bill 1750, which took effect on September 1, abolished the appointed position of elections...
Ted Cruz to Endorse Against Texas Republicans Who Killed School Choice
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz says he will endorse against the 21 Republicans who voted with Democrats against school choice in the Texas House. Cruz made the comments during an interview on the Chris Salcedo Show, where he acknowledged that getting involved in state-level races...
John Cornyn: Gun Control Bill Was a ‘Good Start’
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is doubling down on his support for “compromise” gun control legislation he helped move through the Senate. In 2022, Cornyn joined with Democrats to help pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The law was criticized for incentivizing states...
UT Dallas Students Object to Removal of ‘Spirit Rocks’
The University of Texas at Dallas has removed its historic campus “spirit rocks” because recent pro-Israel vs. pro-Palestine messages were “inconsistent” with the rocks’ original purpose. The rocks have long been a venue where students have been free to spray paint...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Faces Another Investigation by Texas Rangers
After the Texas Rangers began looking into tampering claims within Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's office, the Rangers have now been referred to investigate another separate criminal complaint filed against her. The complaint—obtained by The Texan—originated from a...
Abbott Makes First Endorsement Against Incumbent After School Choice Debacle
After vowing to take the battle for school choice “to the ballot box,” Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed his first challenger against a Republican incumbent this cycle. On Tuesday, Abbott announced his endorsement of Belton mom and pro-family advocate Hillary Hickland...
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Polling Shows State Sen. John Whitmire Still Leads in Houston Mayoral Race
New polling shows State Sen. John Whitmire leading U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the runoff race for Houston mayor. Whitmire has led Jackson Lee throughout their campaigns. Both contenders are career Democrat politicians who currently hold other offices. They were...