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Analysis: Texas Lottery Vendor IGT Sued Alongside Lottery.com and Former Director
Meanwhile Gov. Greg Abbott passes the money-laundering buck.
Texas Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Restricting Bail for Human Trafficking Suspects
The approval follows Wednesday’s passage of three other bail reform items, including one denying bail to criminal illegal aliens.
New Poll Shows Strong Support for School Choice as Texas House Files Bill
The two chambers’ proposals are largely similar, increasing the chances it will make it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
Texas Attorney General’s Office and 2 Counties Join ICE’s Reinstated Task Force Model
Legislators, sheriffs, and ICE are encouraging Texas’ unenrolled counties to join.
State Archive
Ken Paxton Blasts Weaponization of Political System on Impeachment Acquittal Anniversary
In an official statement, Attorney General Ken Paxton reflected on the anniversary of his impeachment acquittal, which he called a weaponization of our political system. Before the end of the 2023 legislative session, the Texas House rushed proceedings to impeach...
Gov. Abbott Declares Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Gov. Greg Abbott announced several plans to assist state law enforcement in going after the rapidly growing Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua on Monday. Abbott revealed that he would declare the gang a “Foreign Terrorist Organization,” according to Texas Government Code...
These Republicans Are Fundraising With Phelan
With five Republican colleagues thus far announcing their intention to challenge Speaker Dade Phelan for the position, a small group of members are still fundraising with him. An invitation shows that Phelan will hold a fundraiser in Dallas on October 11. Joining him...
Democrat Ana-Maria Ramos Enters Race for Speaker of the House
State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos has filed to run for Speaker of the House, becoming the first Democrat to do so in what is becoming a crowded race against incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan. In an announcement given to the leftwing Texas Tribune, Ramos cited former First Lady...
John Smithee Files for Speaker of the House
State Rep. John Smithee, a long-serving member of the Texas House, has filed to run for Speaker of the House. This makes Smithee the fifth candidate to announce a challenge to current Speaker Dade Phelan. Like the others, he voted for Phelan in January 2023. First...
AG Paxton Cautions Against Unsolicited Voter Registration Applications
Attorney General Ken Paxton advised local governments against sending—or hiring third-party entities to send—unsolicited voter registration applications before the November election. A press release from his office stated that the advisory is in response to the mass...
Over $1 Million Worth of Methamphetamine Seized at Del Rio Bridge
Officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection have thwarted the shipment of 124.78 pounds of methamphetamine at the Del Rio International Bridge. According to a CBP press release, the narcotics had a street value of $1,115,472. At the Del Rio International Bridge,...
The ‘Caucus Nomination’ for Speaker Explained
The vote for Speaker of the House will take place on the first day of the legislative session on January 14, 2025. The decision may be made long before that as part of the Republican Caucus’ nominating process. The process of Republican legislators nominating a...
Texas Trafficking Victims Sue Software Company for Its Alleged Role in Human Trafficking
A software company is being sued following allegations that it assisted sex traffickers in their efforts to sell victims online. The company, Salesforce, is being sued by Texas sex trafficking victims who allege that it provided a sex-selling marketplace called...