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Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
James Talarico’s largest donation in 2024 came from Texas Sands, run by billionaire Miriam Adelson.
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
The $83.5 million jackpot was withheld due to an ongoing investigation into online ticket reseller services.
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
Roy said he’s running to “carry on [Texas’] legacy—unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to defend Texas at every turn.”
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Gov. Abbott said the state cannot afford a repeat.
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Texas Rejects Biden Administration’s Demands for Access to Eagle Pass Park
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing back against the Biden administration’s demand that the state stop hindering U.S. Border Patrol agents from accessing Shelby Park in Eagle Pass. In doing so, Paxton has given the green light to the Texas National Guard to...
Greg Abbott Endorses Against Ernest Bailes
Gov. Greg Abbott is back on his streak of endorsing against Republican members of the Texas House. His latest target? State Rep. Ernest Bailes (R–Shepherd), with Abbott endorsing his challenger Janis Holt. "As a lifelong Republican, Janis Holt is the type of...
Border Buoys Remain in Place; Attorney General Paxton Secures Rehearing in Case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently secured an en banc hearing in the Rio Grande buoy barriers lawsuit. In December of last year, a panel of U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals judges ordered that Texas must move its marine barriers. Paxton immediately filed a...
Paxton’s Office Moves to End Lawsuit By ‘Rogue Employees’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is moving to end a lawsuit filed by so-called “whistleblowers” who accuse him of firing them unfairly. In October 2020, eight of Paxton’s top aides accused him of bribery and abuse of office. After being terminated from employment,...
Analysis: Is Phelan Toxic for House Members?
An unspoken job description for the Speaker of the Texas House is that he works to support the re-election of the members—especially those in his party. But the unpopularity of Speaker Dade Phelan, both at home and around the state, has lawmakers working to keep their...
Phelan vs. Abbott: Campaign Contributions Expose Rift Between Governor and Speaker
Even as he fends off primary challengers, House Speaker Dade Phelan is sending campaign contributions to several members of the Texas House—including those opposed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Newly-released campaign finance reports—which cover the second half of 2023—reveal...
Liberal Republican Donors Line Up for Nikki Haley
Following her underwhelming performance in Monday’s Iowa caucus, presidential candidate Nimrata “Nikki” Haley announced a slate of fundraisers next month in Texas. https://twitter.com/teddyschleifer/status/1745843780614295672 According to the invitations, Haley will...
AG Ken Paxton Rallies for Challenger to House Speaker Dade Phelan
BEAUMONT—Despite snow and freezing conditions, Texans showed up Monday night at a meeting hosted by the True Texas Project to hear from Attorney General Ken Paxton in southeast Texas. The reason for his visit? To campaign for David Covey, who is challenging House...
Texas Governor Responds to Accusations that State Let Illegal Border Crossers Drown
After Gov. Greg Abbott closed off a park on the Texas-Mexico border, a Democrat U.S. representative is blaming the state for the deaths of three illegal border crossers. Last week, Abbott deployed the Texas National Guard to take over Shelby Park in Eagle Pass,...