State
John Smithee Files for Speaker of the House
Smithee is the fifth Republican candidate to mount a challenge to incumbent Dade Phelan.
AG Paxton Cautions Against Unsolicited Voter Registration Applications
The advisory responds to recent mass mailouts of unsolicited voter registration forms by third parties at taxpayers’ expense.
Over $1 Million Worth of Methamphetamine Seized at Del Rio Bridge
This is one of the latest narcotics shipments busted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The ‘Caucus Nomination’ for Speaker Explained
Current House Speaker Dade Phelan already has four candidates challenging him for the Republican nomination for speaker.
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Texas Trafficking Victims Sue Software Company for Its Alleged Role in Human Trafficking
A software company is being sued following allegations that it assisted sex traffickers in their efforts to sell victims online. The company, Salesforce, is being sued by Texas sex trafficking victims who allege that it provided a sex-selling marketplace called...
‘Secret Speech Police’ Granted Exclusive Power Over Campaign Violations, Court Rules
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled that the Texas Ethics Commission, often referred to as the “secret speech police,” must first review and investigate any complaints about campaign law violations before prosecutors can file criminal charges. Rather than...
Speaker Phelan Used State Jet for Campaign Activities
A new investigative report revealed that House Speaker Dade Phelan used a state jet for campaign activities. KHOU 11 has reported that members of the Texas House have used TxDOT’s executive-style jets for activities that crossed the line between “official state...
Records, Video Show Cole Hefner Skipped Paxton Impeachment Vote
Despite his own claims, and the records of the Texas House, a new investigative report has found that State Rep. Cole Hefner was not present during the vote to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Instead, he was using a government-owned plane for personal purposes....
Senate Committees to Investigate Runoff Elections, DEI Policies, and Impeachment Procedures
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced a second wave of interim charges for the Senate, issued for committees to investigate and research ahead of the legislative session next year. Among the topics of interest are reforms to the runoff election process; impeachment...
Gov. Abbott Rips Biden-Harris Administration for Undercutting Texas Border Security Efforts
Gov. Greg Abbott has blasted the federal government’s efforts to undermine Texas’ border security efforts. According to the governor’s office, the Biden administration demanded that Texas return Fronton Island—an uninhabited island in Starr County—to its prior state...
James Frank Becomes Fourth Member to Challenge Dade Phelan for Speaker
Current House Speaker Dade Phelan has yet another lawmaker challenging him for the gavel, as State Rep. James Frank has officially filed for the position. In a letter to current and incoming members, Frank wrote that after the end of last session and the primary...
Elon Musk Notches Legal Win Over Liberal Attack Group
A lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s social media platform X against the leftist attack dog Media Matters will proceed following a recent ruling. According to court filings, Musk sued the company for manipulating and then misrepresenting user experiences on X. This was...
Venezuelan Gang Members Arrested for Murder Were First Apprehended in Texas
Four members of a violent Venezuelan gang who were encountered at the Texas-Mexico border and released by the Biden-Harris administration have been arrested in Colorado. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials confirmed to Fox News correspondent Bill...