Abbott Seeks Border Security Reimbursement from DHS
Earlier this week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott formally submitted documentation to the Department of Homeland Security to obtain reimbursement for over $10 billion in border security expenses incurred by Texas taxpayers during the Biden administration. “In March 2021, I launched Operation Lone Star to fill in the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal […]
CAIR-Linked GOP Delegates Donated to Democrats
Two delegates to the recent Republican Party of Texas State Convention, who were the subject of attempts to have their credentials revoked after they were linked to a group that Governor Abbott has designated as a foreign terrorist organization, have made donations to Democrats in recent months. Tarek Hussein, who founded the Houston chapter of […]
Trial Lawyers Funding Talarico and Other Democrats as Election Efforts Intensify
Fresh off a Primary Election season in which they spent millions of dollars to influence Republican Primaries, liberal personal injury trial lawyers are poised to once again spend big to help Democrats – including U.S Senate candidate James Talarico – in the November General Election. Trial lawyers have historically been one of the largest funders […]
2026 Texas GOP Convention Recap
Over 4,000 Texas Republicans assembled at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston late last week for the Republican Party of Texas State Convention. Delegates heard messages of unity from elected leaders, elected new Party leadership, and voted on the Party’s rules, platform, and legislative priorities for the next two years. Here are a […]
Texas GOP Finances Questioned as Convention Begins
Chairman George Disputes Claims of Financial Distress, Says Convention Will Turn a Profit A high-ranking official in the Republican Party of Texas has raised serious concerns about the Party’s financial condition heading into its State Convention this week. At the same time, the incumbent State Chairman pushed back, saying the convention is projected to turn […]
NRCC Opens CD 34 “Battlestation” in South Texas
A packed house assembled in Harlingen on Saturday evening to celebrate the grand opening of a “battlestation” by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), as Republican challenger Eric Flores seeks to oust Democrat incumbent Congressman Vicente Gonzalez in Congressional District 34. According to the NRCC, the new office will “serve as a hub for the […]
14 Democrats Haven’t Paid Fines from Quorum Bust
Despite a May 5 deadline to pay fines and costs associated with breaking quorum over Congressional redistricting last year, 14 of the 53 Texas House Democrats who absconded have failed to make the required payment. Among the lawmakers who are delinquent in paying their penalties are three who are currently running for statewide office – […]
Nelson to Step Down as Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced she will be stepping down from her role, effective July 17. Nelson, who Governor Abbott appointed to her current post in January 2023, has had the longest tenure of any Secretary of State appointed by Abbott. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Texas […]
Abbott Unveils Public Safety Agenda
Pledging to “protect communities, not criminals,” Governor Greg Abbott recently unveiled his public safety agenda for the next legislative session. Joined by law enforcement leaders and Republican lawmakers, Abbott has held events recently in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Arlington to tout his public safety agenda. Abbott’s public safety priorities for the upcoming legislative session include new […]
Trump-Endorsed Candidates Win Decisively in Texas Runoffs
Candidates endorsed President Donald J. Trump sailed to victory in the Republican Runoff election Tuesday night, demonstrating Trump’s influence with Republican voters in the Lone Star State. United States Senate Candidate Ken Paxton and Congressional Candidates Alex Mealer, Carlos De La Cruz, and Jon Bonck all won their races by significant margins, ranging from 15.28 […]