Illegal Immigration
Texas officers apprehend smugglers, find teens stuffed in trunk in 100 degree weather(The Center Square) – Human smugglers are continuing to be apprehended by law enforcement officers working through Texas’ border security mission, Operation Lone Star. Texas DPS troopers, sheriffs and their… Read More
Energy
Natural gas production in Permian Basin region astride Texas, New Mexico reaches new record(The Center Square) – Gross natural gas withdrawals from the Permian Basin in west Texas and southeastern New Mexico set an annual record high last year, reaching 21 billion cubic… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Supreme Court rules federal government can deport noncitizens who obstruct justice(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that noncitizens who obstruct justice, regardless if there’s a pending investigation or not, must be deported in accordance with federal law. Read More
Government
Abbott calls second special legislative session to address school property taxes(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday called a second special legislative session, bringing the House back to Austin to work with the Senate to pass property… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court rules enticing illegal immigration isn’t protected speech(The Center Square) – Enticing illegal immigration isn’t protected free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. In United States v Hansen, in a 7-2 vote, the court on Friday reversed… Read More