Elections, Texas
Turmoil in Texas: Concerns for Paxton to drop out, Gonzales drops reelection bid(The Center Square) – Within two days of the March primary election, two high-profile races are already in turmoil. Republican leaders are taking actions to keep the seats red, expressing… Read More
Abortion, Texas
Abortion rate drops in Texas since 2021 law, report concludes(The Heartlander)–A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports a significant decline in abortions among Texas residents since the state’s heartbeat law took effect in… Read More
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Texas governor asks Treasury Department to suspend Muslim group’s tax-exempt status(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday requested the Treasury Department investigate Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) for its alleged terrorist ties and suspend its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt… Read More
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Texas House passes congressional redistricting bill after absconding Dems return(The Center Square) – After House Democrats absconded for more than two weeks in opposition to a Congressional redistricting bill, the Texas House on Wednesday passed the bill by a… Read More
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Texas AG Paxton files contempt motion against ‘Beto’ O’Rourke(The Center Square) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion for contempt against former U.S. Rep. Robert Francis (Beto) O’Rourke claiming he violated a temporary restraining… Read More
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Could Supreme Court intervene in case of absconding Texas Democrats?(The Center Square) – If courts in Democrat-led states don’t honor a request by the Texas House of Representatives to enforce civil warrants for the arrest of absconding Texas House… Read More
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Abbott to call ‘special session after special session’ in response to AWOL Dems(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed what many in Austin speculated: he will call special session after special session until bills are passed. Abbott called the current special… Read More
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Abbott calls on Congress to reimburse Texas for border security efforts(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday called on Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security operation, Operation Lone Star. Abbott sent letters to the leaders… Read More
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Texas tops nearly every ranking, including best state for business, again(The Center Square) – Texas continues to place first in nearly every top business ranking every year and every month. April was no different. Texas was again named the Best… Read More
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Gov. Abbott advances efforts to combat antisemitism in Texas(The Center Square) – Ahead of the start of Passover on Monday and as antisemitic incidents continue to occur on college campuses and in public schools, Gov. Greg Abbott is… Read More
Border, Texas
Texas House approves new funding for border wall, makes illegal entry a state crime(The Center Square) – The Texas House passed historic border bills previously passed by the Senate and in line with Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for the third special session. Read More
Energy, Texas
Texas oil and natural gas production reaches new record in September(The Center Square) – Production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) reached new record highs again after surpassing 30- to 40-year record highs it broke this summer,… Read More
Israel, Texas
Gov. Abbott enhances security for Jewish organizations in Texas(The Center Square ) – After the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas attacked Israel and the death toll climbed to 2,500, which includes at least 25 Americans, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott… Read More
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Patrick on Paxton impeachment: ‘Millions of taxpayer dollars’ wasted(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday made good on a promise in calling for an audit of all impeachment expenses to get a full… Read More
Border, Texas
Group files brief defending Texas’ right to defend its sovereignty(The Center Square) – The Texas Public Policy Foundation filed an amicus brief in support of Texas’ right to defend its sovereignty on behalf of 22 Republican members of Congress… Read More