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Lt. Gov. Patrick Calls for Senate Hearing Over Chinese-Linked Solar Companies
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for energy executives to appear before a Texas Senate committee after the release of information that purported to show Chinese investments in solar panel companies operating in the state. The statement from Patrick came over the weekend. He highlighted a Fox News report, writing that in 2026 he plans to
Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
State Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston) will retire after six terms in the Texas House, marking the 25th open seat in the Legislature next year. “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with family and close friends, I have decided that I will not be seeking re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in 2026,” he
Three Texas School Districts to Open Virtual Campuses in Fall 2026
Cypress-Fairbanks, Katy, and Frisco Independent School Districts (ISDs) have all announced the launch of virtual high school campuses for the 2026–2027 school year. These announcements follow the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 569 in May, which created a new legal path for districts to offer virtual and hybrid programs with funding equal to in-person options.
U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Stays Ruling Against Texas’ New Congressional Map
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay of Tuesday’s ruling by an El Paso panel of federal judges that rendered the new congressional map passed by Texas Republicans this summer unusable for the 2026 midterm election. The order restored the new map, pending consideration of the appeal by the State of Texas,
New Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Faces Challenge in Election Integrity Lawsuit
The new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) is facing a legal challenge from three voters who allege that its approval and funding passed via improperly-certified voting machines in nearly all Texas counties. The suit, filed by three Texas voters against Secretary of State (SOS) Jane Nelson, challenges the results on Election Day
Abbott Directs Texas DPS to Launch Criminal Investigations into CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood
Gov. Greg Abbott designated the Muslim Brotherhood and Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as “foreign terrorist organizations” this week, and now he is directing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to launch criminal investigations into both groups. “The goal is to identify, disrupt, and eradicate terrorist organizations engaged in criminal activities in Texas,” Abbott
Boeing Plane Crashes Victims’ Families Appeal Texas Court’s Dismissal of Case Under DOJ Deal
Some families of 346 passengers who were killed in two separate Boeing plane crashes are asking for the reversal of a Texas court’s decision that dismissed the company’s criminal conspiracy charge. The families filed a mandamus petition in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on November 13, alleging that the non-prosecution agreement (NPA) entered into
Tarrant County Candidates for Open Texas House Seat Outline Campaign Platforms at GOP Forum
The Northeast Tarrant County Republican Club hosted a candidate forum for Texas House District (HD) 94 on November 17, where four candidates for the 2026 GOP primary discussed issues important to them and policy changes they want to see in local government. HD 94 covers parts of Tarrant County, including Arlington, Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego, Hurst,
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Updates Photo ID Requirements for Vehicle Registration
After public concerns were raised regarding illegal immigrants registering their vehicles in Texas, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has issued a directive to ensure compliance with state law. A bulletin from Vehicle Titles and Registration Division Director Annette Quintero outlines clarified identification requirements for both initial motor vehicle registrations and renewals. It also states
Texas 2026 Congressional Redistricting Map Shot Down by El Paso Federal Court
The new Texas congressional map passed by the Legislature this summer, intended to gain five seats for Republicans, constitutes a racial gerrymander according to an El Paso federal court, which enjoined the state from enforcing it for the 2026 midterms. The long-awaited ruling came on Tuesday after a couple of weeks of anxious speculation from
Special Election Runoff for North Texas Senate Race Set for January 31
Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss will square off in the special election runoff for Texas Senate District (SD) 9 on January 31 next year. Gov. Greg Abbott set the runoff date on Monday after canvassing the results for the special election that occurred earlier this month, in which Rehmet finished only 2.5 points
Illegal Alien, Salvadoran National Arrested in Texas for Alleged ‘Repeated’ Sexual Assault of Minor Sponsee
A criminal illegal alien and a Salvadoran national were arrested in Texas after allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulting one of the men’s minor relatives, also an illegal alien, who was “sponsored” by and thus “left alone” with him. Felix Bustillo Diaz was taken into custody for immigration-related violations at the Montgomery County Processing Center in early
