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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 […]
Google Announces $40 Billion in Texas AI Data Centers
At its Midlothian Data Center, alongside a number of state officials, Google announced a $40 billion data center infrastructure investment in Texas. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet, said that the investment will go toward the construction of three data center campuses located in Armstrong and Haskell counties. × This page […]
‘Values-Based’ Nonprofits Proxy Vote Advisors Sue Attorney General Over Texas Investing Law
Several nonprofit organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. District Court in Austin, challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill (SB) 2337 by state Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) because they say it chills their speech about “value-based investing.” SB 2337, passed during the 89th Legislative Session, requires a […]
Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces Audit of Texas Southern University, Alleges Widespread ‘Misuse’ of Taxpayer Dollars
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling on the Texas Rangers to investigate Texas Southern University (TSU) after the state auditor allegedly found that “hundreds of millions” of taxpayer dollars were being “misused” via thousands of unauthorized invoices. Patrick shared an X post on Monday afternoon that the Texas State Auditor’s Office has been actively auditing […]
Texas Highway Patrol Signs a” Task Force” Agreement to Implement Immigration Laws
The Texas Highway Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigations Division have incorporated into the 287 ( g ) federal immigration enforcement agreement’s task force model. Senate Bill ( SB ) 8, which was passed in the 89th Legislature, authorizes local or state law enforcement to enter into agreements with ICE to […]
