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Records, Video Show Cole Hefner Skipped Paxton Impeachment Vote
An investigation into lawmakers’ use of state jets has revealed that Cole Hefner “ghost voted” to impeach Ken Paxton last year while using a government plane for personal business.
Senate Committees to Investigate Runoff Elections, DEI Policies, and Impeachment Procedures
Charges issued earlier this year included property tax relief, protecting Texas land from hostile foreign ownership, and strengthening laws preventing electioneering by school districts and other political subdivisions.
Gov. Abbott Rips Biden-Harris Administration for Undercutting Texas Border Security Efforts
“I will not cede state land to transnational criminal cartels smuggling people, weapons, and drugs,” wrote Abbott.
James Frank Becomes Fourth Member to Challenge Dade Phelan for Speaker
Frank joins State Reps. Tom Oliverson, Shelby Slawson, and David Cook in challenging Phelan for the position.
State Archive
Property Tax Cut Advocates Push Texas Senate for Future Relief
With only months before the next legislative session, advocates are urging lawmakers to explore ways to decrease or reform Texans’ property taxes. They spoke before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, where topics ranged from increasing the homestead exemption...
Salvadoran MS-13 Gang Member Caught in Houston, Removed From U.S.
A Salvadoran fugitive and MS-13 gang member who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally was captured in Houston and removed from the country. Alexis Bladimir Canizales Romero was wanted in El Salvador for aggravated femicide, aggravated homicide, and unlawful...
Texas High Speed Rail Project Gets Federal Boost
The Texas high-speed rail project linking Houston to Dallas has hit several roadblocks; however, a grant approved recently for nearly $64 million from the federal government for planning purposes indicates the project is still moving forward. The $63.9 million grant...
Judge Partially Blocks Texas Law Protecting Children From Harmful Material Online
A new Texas law aimed at protecting children from harmful and obscene material online has been partially blocked by a federal judge for being “too vague.” Under the SCOPE Act—Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment—digital service providers must...
David Cook Enters Speaker Race
A third entrant has placed their hat in the ring to be the next Speaker of the House, challenging incumbent Dade Phelan. State Rep. David Cook of Mansfield made the announcement Tuesday evening, saying, “It’s time to ensure that leadership better reflects the will of...
Lawmaker Suggests Starting School in September to Save Energy, Protect Grid
A Texas lawmaker is proposing a later start to the school year, saying the change will save energy and money, help protect the power grid, and improve life for school kids. State Rep. Jared Patterson (R–Frisco) suggested students should return to school in September...
San Diego Border Patrol Flies Illegal Aliens to Texas
The city of San Diego, California, has reportedly been overrun by illegal aliens. Now, they are being flown into Texas. San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond sounded the alarm on the social media platform X. He asserted that because Border Patrol facilities in San...
Texas Halts Birth Certificate Sex Changes for Gender-confused Individuals
The Texas Department of State Health Services will no longer amend birth certificates for gender-confused individuals. As first reported by KXAN, the DSHS website previously provided instructions on how to use court orders to alter the sex listed on a birth...
Patrick Calls Phelan a ‘RINORAD’ over Property Tax Relief Dispute
Although the Legislature isn’t in session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues targeting House Speaker Dade Phelan, accusing him of falsely taking credit for property tax relief, including a homestead exemption increase last year. In a post labeling Phelan as a “RINORAD”...