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Nearly $2 Million of Cocaine Seized at the Southern Border
A total of 140 pounds of cocaine was seized in a matter of two days at two separate ports of entry.
Texas House Democrats Threaten Quorum Break Over Redistricting
If Democrats follow through on their threat to flee the state, it would mark the third time in two decades that they’ve done so.
Texas Attempts To Tax VELO Nicotine Pouches as Tobacco
VELO contends the pouches are not a tobacco leaf product in a battle going before the Texas Supreme Court.
AG Ken Paxton Sues US Masters Swimming for Allowing Men To Compete in Women’s Sports
Ken Paxton continues the fight to protect women’s sports.
State Archive
Democrats in Phelan’s Leadership Team Back Kamala Harris for President
Several Democrat members of Speaker Dade Phelan’s leadership team have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President, following an announcement by President Joe Biden this weekend stating he would not accept his party’s nomination for a second term. A joint...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Suggests Obama Will Seek a ‘Fourth Term’
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not seek reelection, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has suggested that former President Barack Obama is gearing up for a “fourth term.” “Obama is seeking his 4th term as President,” Patrick posted Sunday on X. “The June...
Another Democrat Chair Faces GOP Demands for Interim Studies on Lobbying, Illegal Immigration, and Taxes
Before the legislative session begins in January, another Democrat chair in the Texas House is being called on by Republican lawmakers to allow study on a series of issues including taxpayer-funded lobbying, property tax elimination, and the impact of illegal...
Government Policies Hiked Texas Electricity Costs by Almost $20 Billion Last Year
Policies subsidizing generators, utilities, and unreliable energy have raised the cost of electricity in Texas by $19.9 billion in 2023, constituting 42.7 percent of total electricity costs. In a study published Wednesday by the Energy Alliance, the group found that...
Texas Delegates Energized and United After the 2024 Republican National Convention
With the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee now adjourned, delegates from Texas are expressing positivity and renewed motivation to re-elect Donald Trump. Abhiram Garapati described his experience as "absolutely priceless." He said, "Sitting as a delegate on...
New Research Pushes for Equal Treatment of All Children in CPS
A new report released this month by the Texas Public Policy Foundation seeks higher standards for all cases involving the efforts of Child Protective Services to preserve and reunite Texas families, not just those of Native American children. TPPF states that under...
Texas and New Mexico Lawmakers Push Back Against Federal Land Grab
As the federal government puts private land along the Texas-New Mexico border in the crosshairs of acquisition, current and former lawmakers from both states are uniting against the land grab. The Land Protection Plan aims to seize 700,000 acres of private land in...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Forms Committee to Scrutinize Utility Companies’ Preparedness for Hurricane Beryl
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has formed a special committee in the Texas Senate to review electrical companies’ preparedness and responses to Hurricane Beryl. In a Wednesday press release, Patrick revealed that State Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) will chair the...
Attorney General Paxton Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Annunciation House
Attorney General Ken Paxton will appeal the dismissal of his lawsuit against the nongovernmental organization “Annunciation House” in El Paso accused of facilitating illegal immigration. In May, Paxton filed for a temporary injunction against Annunciation House to...