State
Texas Senators Rip Lottery Commission in Committee Hearing, Pass Courier Ban
During the hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to expand his investigation into the commission.
Texas Home School Coalition Warns Lobbying Law Threatens Political Speech
THSC is warning that the Texas Ethics Commission’s actions could severely limit the ability of parents and advocacy groups to engage in the political process.
Abbott Says ‘Sharia Cities’ Are Not Allowed in Texas
The controversy erupted after reports surfaced that the East Plano Islamic Center is developing a 402-acre planned community centered around a mosque and Islamic school.
Dan Patrick: If We Can’t Trust the Texas Lottery, the Senate Will End It
The lieutenant governor says the Texas Lottery Commission’s sudden reversal on online courier sales won’t stop the Senate from investigating.
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AG Paxton Refers Rep. Leach for Criminal Investigation over Alleged Judicial Interference
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a criminal referral, accusing State Rep. Jeff Leach of a "serious breach of ethical rules and violation of the law" for his role in advocating for the release of a convicted child killer. This action follows revelations that...
Texas Acquires 1,400-acre Ranch, Set to Build Border Wall
The Texas General Land Office has acquired a 1,400-acre ranch along the Rio Grande, which the state will use to build a wall along the Texas-Mexico border. Earlier this week, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham revealed that the GLO has acquired the ranch in Starr...
Defeated State Reps. Hugh Shine and Steve Allison Rally Against Republicans
Republican State Reps. Hugh Shine and Steve Allison have encouraged voters to vote for Democrats in next week's general election. While appearing on public radio last week, Allison endorsed Democrat Laurel Jordan Swift, and Shine has encouraged anti-school choice...
Texans Press ICE For Answers After Intoxicated Illegal Alien Caused Fatal Collision
An American citizen was reportedly killed in Bastrop County by an illegal alien who was driving under the influence—and Texans are pressing the federal government for answers. An illegal alien who was driving under the influence has been accused of crashing into...
Jeff Leach’s Texts to Judge on Death Row Case Sparks Legal Concerns
This article has been updated with Jeff Leach’s response. In his bid to free a convicted child-killer from death row, State Rep. Jeff Leach could find himself in hot water after texting a judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals in violation of Texas law. The case in...
Family of Murdered Child Speak Out as House Committee Attempts to Free Killer
Family members of Nikki Curtis, the 2-year-old murdered by Robert Roberson, have written to the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee blasting the “one-sided” portrayal given of the killer in their attempt to exonerate him. Roberson was convicted of murdering his...
Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Illegal Aliens Who Murder US Citizens
AUSTIN—With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump made a stop in the Lone Star State to talk about the border crisis. The press conference was set up in short order at the Austin airport as Trump flew in to record a podcast interview...
Gov. Abbott Demands VP Harris Declare Tren de Aragua a Terrorist Organization
Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding that Vice President Kamala Harris declare the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, as a foreign terrorist organization during her campaign stop in Houston today. “Vice President Kamala Harris conveniently claims she cares about securing our...
Lawmakers Decry Committee’s Efforts to ‘Usurp’ Power in Robert Roberson Death Penalty Case
A group of lawmakers, led by State Rep. Cody Harris, are siding with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in the legal battle surrounding some House members’ attempt to exonerate convicted child-murderer Robert Roberson. Scheduled to be executed last week, the...