The executive committee called for removing the TEC’s authority over private citizens and preventing its further expansion.
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Constitutional Amendment Proposed to Let Attorney General Prosecute Election Crimes
The ability, granted by lawmakers in 2017, was taken away from the attorney general after a 2021 ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
US Soldiers Arrested for Smuggling Illegal Aliens in Texas
Federal agents reportedly exposed an illegal alien smuggling ring operated by army soldiers based near Killeen, Texas.
AG Paxton Celebrates Federal Judge Blocking Burdensome Law on Small Businesses
The federal law requires sensitive information of business stakeholders to be disclosed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
DOJ Attempts to Silence Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
State Rep. Brian Harrison called the motion for a gag order against the surgeon “outrageous.”
State Senator Files Legislation Mandating Utilization of E-Verify in Texas
The upcoming Texas legislative session begins January 14.
Legislation Proposed to Block Universities From Accepting Donations From China, Russia
The measure, if signed into law, would also prohibit higher education institutions from accepting grants from governments that support terrorist organizations.
Will Texas Lead the Way in AI Policy?
While AI policy is needed, a future measure requires precision of language and protection of human dignity.
McLennan County Sheriff Allegedly Used Taxpayer Funds for Personal Property Upkeep
Former McLennan County Sheriff’s Office employee Johnathan Crawley has alleged that Sheriff Parnell McNamara hand-picked him to do personal labor on his Bosqueville farm during normal duty hours and billed the county for his time for years.
Texas Sues Federal Government for ‘Unlawful’ Cryptocurrency Regulations
Attorney General Paxton joined 17 other states in submitting the complaint.