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House Rejects Paxton’s Call on Election Integrity Measure
While both House and Senate lawmakers have already passed a measure returning the attorney general’s power to prosecute election crimes, the two versions differ.
Measure to Protect Children From Sexual Content in Public Libraries Dies in Texas Senate
The Senate cited technical difficulties as the reason for the recess on Wednesday evening.
Analysis: Does IGT Have Insiders at the Texas Lottery Commission?
The Texas Lottery is a captured institution in need of inspectors.
With Democrats Holding Out, Bail Reform Push Collapses in Texas House
Speculation is growing regarding a potential special session to address the issue.
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Oklahoma Deploys National Guard to Texas-Mexico Border
The State of Oklahoma is sending 50 National Guardsmen to assist Texas law enforcement on the Texas-Mexico border. In early June, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ordered the deployment of troops at the request of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. “I believe it is in the best interest...
Ken Paxton Files Motion to Dismiss Articles of Impeachment
The legal team for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to dismiss all but one of the articles of impeachment against him. They say that is because the alleged misconduct occurred prior to the 2022 general election and is therefore void under the...
State Rep. Mark Dorazio Running for Re-election
Another Republican state representative is running for re-election to the Texas House in 2024. Freshman State Rep. Mark Dorazio (R–San Antonio) announced today he is seeking re-election to Texas House District 122, which covers the northwest portion of the Alamo City....
Republican National Committee Race Heats Up
As intra-party politics continue to heat up, Debbie Georgatos has entered the race for a Republican National Committee seat. Georgatos has worked as a labor and employment law attorney and hosts a conservative talk show called “America, We Can Talk.” She has also...
Texas Lawmakers Call for State to Stop Biden’s Galveston Wind Farm
Republican State Sens. Mayes Middleton of Galveston and Drew Springer of Muenster are advocating for a new measure that would allow Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham to deny permits to the Biden administration for burying cables in Texas-controlled waters that...
GOP Primary Heats Up in Texas House District 1
Three candidates are now running to be the Republican nominee for Texas House District 1 in the March 2024 primary. All three participated in a sometimes-heated town hall meeting Thursday night hosted by the Republican Women of Red River Valley. State Rep. Gary...
Fort Worth ISD Parents Upset Over Woke ‘Girls Inc.’ School Program
Fort Worth parents plan to protest a proposal to spend thousands of dollars on a left-leaning after-school program called “Girls Inc.” Last year, parents spoke out against FWISD’s Equity and Excellence department, which plans to host the program, citing its radical...
‘Triple Take’ Tells True Story Behind ‘Sound of Freedom’
As the movie “Sound of Freedom” continues to exceed expectations at the box office, audiences are also discovering the documentary “Triple Take,” which tells the true-life story behind the dramatic film exposing child sex trafficking as a multibillion-dollar global...
Abbott Calls for DHS Head’s Impeachment
With the crisis at the southern border having worsened over the last three years, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says it’s “long past time” for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to be impeached. During an interview on the Chris Salcedo Show, Abbott...