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Texas Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Legal Services for Illegal Refugees
Numerous states in Texas have been providing legal services to illegal immigrants facing deportation, despite a state senator proposing a moratorium on the training. ” As Texans, we work hard for our money, and we expect our tax dollars to go towards strengthening our neighborhoods- not defending individuals who are these unlawfully”, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione […]
State Lawmaker’s Bill Would Allow Recall of Texas’ U.S. Senators
State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) introduced a bill in November 2024 that would allow the recall of Texas’ U.S. senators through a majority vote by the Texas Legislature, which would partially override the 17th Amendment to the Constitution — arguing that it would restore the “design of our Founders” for the Senate. House Bill (HB) […]
Texas Congressman Files Legislation to Move CBP Headquarters to Texas
Legislation filed by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-03) would direct the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to move the Washington, D.C headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to a location in Texas — a proposal that will likely see approval from the incoming Trump administration. Under the legislation, if passed, the secretary of […]
Republican Caucus Rifts Mark the Texas House Speaker Race
The argument over the Texas House Republican Caucus’ speaker endorsement is a lot like Schrödinger’s Cat — the bylaw is both alive and dead depending on who one asks and until one opens the box that is the 2026 primary. Both sides of the speakership race have strong feelings about the validity and enforceability of […]
Abbott Appoints James Sullivan to Texas Supreme Court, Elevates Jimmy Blacklock to Chief Justice
Gov. Greg Abbott has selected James Sullivan to fill the empty seat on the Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) and elevated Justice Jimmy Blacklock as its new chief justice. ”Jimmy Blacklock has been a principled jurist while serving on the highest court in Texas and will be steadfast in his commitment to the rule of […]
Four TDA Gang Members Caught Illegally Crossing Texas Border by DPS
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the arrest of four Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang members by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) nearly four months after declaring the group a foreign terrorist organization. Texas DPS encountered 22 illegal immigrants in Val Verde County on Christmas Eve, 11 of whom were arrested for criminal trespassing; the […]
State Lawmakers Call for Termination of Texas Medical Board Official Employed by Planned Parenthood
Republican state lawmakers called for the termination of Texas Medical Board (TMB) Director Dr. Robert Bredt after court documents in a lawsuit between TMB and Dr. Mary Tallen Bowden disclosed Bredt’s present employment at Planned Parenthood since 2011. Bredt currently holds the position of Laboratory Medical Director at Planned Parenthood South Texas Laboratory in San […]
State Bar’s Sanction Effort Against Attorney General’s Top Assistant Dismissed by Texas Supreme Court
An attempt to sanction a senior official in the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) over a legal challenge to the 2020 presidential election has concluded, with the Supreme Court of Texas ruling that the State Bar overstepped its authority while dismissing the case. First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster played a central role […]
Budgets, Emergency Items, Leadership Games: A Preview of the 89th Legislative Session
The 89th Legislative Session is less than a score of days away and this year’s is once again primed with intrigue. Here are six questions to watch for during the looming 140-day sprint, and all that may or may not come after. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able […]
Six Texas Laws Taking Effect on January 1
A handful of bills previously passed during Texas’ 88th Legislative Session will become effective on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025 — touching on a range of topics related to vehicle inspections, data privacy, and property taxes. Here’s a look at the biggest state laws that take effect today. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript […]
Texas Political Stories to Watch for in 2025
From federal to state to local politics, Texas has a lot going on in 2025. Here are a few themes to watch out for in the new year. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the original […]
The Past and Future of School Choice in Texas
School choice legislation has faced significant challenges in Texas over the past two years. Despite being a key priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, a bill has yet to reach his desk. Now that Abbott’s best chance to pass meaningful school choice legislation appears to be in the upcoming 2025 session — with new pro-school choice […]
