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Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
While Gov. Abbott’s special session agenda includes “additional property tax relief,” the details remain undefined.
Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
The attempted recruitment raises eyebrows, given Patterson’s role in the caucus’ 2024 decision to formally censure four conservative lawmakers.
Despite Local Pleas, Southwest Texas Judge Hasn’t Removed Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Kinney County commissioners have called for Cheryll Jones’ removal, providing a laundry list of allegations.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Advances in Texas Senate
Taxpayer-funded lobbyists opposed legislative priorities such as property tax reform, school choice, and election integrity.
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Texas Installs New Anti-climb Barriers in El Paso With Help From Georgia
Texas National Guard soldiers in El Paso have begun replacing concertina wire, temporarily removed from an area of the Rio Grande last week, with new rows of razor wire. The Georgia National Guard is assisting in installing the barriers to prevent illegal border...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Says Texas House Preparing Another Impeachment Attempt
Update: On July 11, Chairman Andrew Murr denied Paxton's allegation, stating that next week's committee hearing is on an unrelated matter. Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the Texas House is gearing up for another attempt to impeach him. Paxton made these comments...
Lawmakers Press for Action on Border Crisis and Child Abuse Allegations Amid Inaction from House Speaker
Two state representatives are calling on the Texas House’s Democrat Criminal Jurisprudence Chair to hold interim hearings on urgent matters that they believe are putting Texas in imminent danger. State Reps. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) and Nate Schatzline (R-Fort...
Illegal Alien Wanted in Spain, Crossed in Texas
An illegal alien who is wanted by Spanish authorities has been captured in Boston after originally entering the country through Del Rio, Texas. His name has not been released due to "privacy reasons." According to ICE, the U.S. Border Patrol first arrested the...
UT Austin Students Arrested in April Riots to Receive Academic Probation, Suspensions
Some University of Texas at Austin students arrested during pro-Palestinian riots in April will receive academic probation or suspension from the school. Emails obtained by KUT News showed UT Austin accused at least four students on Wednesday afternoon of failing to...
Texas GOP Priority: End Federal Overreach
In May, GOP delegates approved eight legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The final priority from the Texas GOP states: Resisting unconstitutional federal acts and mandates that restrict transportation, including mandatory kill switches in...
DPS Announces Arrest of a Dozen Illegal Aliens of Interest
The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced the arrests of 12 illegal aliens of special interest—some of whom were wanted for sex trafficking and human smuggling crimes. According to DPS, the illegal aliens arrested were part of a larger list used by agents...
Texas Schools Spending Millions on Electric Buses
Texas school districts are taking advantage of a federal grant program to buy electric buses that will cost taxpayers millions. The grants are part of a $5 billion Clean Bus Program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Funds for the program were...
Unofficial Numbers Show Illegal Alien Apprehensions Decreased in June
As the overall number of illegal border crossings continues to decrease, new unofficial numbers reveal that during the month of June, Border Patrol apprehended fewer than 88,000 illegal aliens. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection source confirmed with Fox News...