Abbott Announces New Public Safety Initiative
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the creation of the Texas Repeat Offender Program, a new initiative that works with law enforcement agencies to reduce the threat to the public posed by repeat violent offenders, with a focus on the Houston area. The initiative was announced at a press conference on Wednesday held at the Houston […]
Harris County Attorney Continues Lawfare Against Trump Administration
Democrat Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee is continuing his taxpayer-funded lawfare against the Trump administration, this time signing on to a brief in a lawsuit filed by California Governor Gavin Newsom challenging an order by President Trump to send National Guard troops and the U.S. Marines to Los Angeles. The brief, filed in the Ninth Circuit […]
Mortgage Fraud Complaint Filed Against Paxton
A Republican leader has filed a complaint against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, alleging possible mortgage fraud by Paxton. The complaint, filed by Marion County Republican Party Chairman Hunter Bonner, centers on allegations of mortgage fraud by Paxton that had been previously reported in the media by outlets such […]
Paxton Touts Support from Never-Trumper-Led Organization
In a social media post on Saturday, Texas Attorney General and United States Senate Candidate touted the support he received from the National Association for Gun Rights – an organization led by an activist who describes himself as “one of the biggest detractors of Trump in the conservative movement.” “What a great day for a clay shoot. Thank […]
Conservative Highlights of the Special Session
The second special session of the 89th Legislature came to a close last week, with lawmakers sending 21 bills to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. While several of those bills – such as ones dealing with camp safety, disaster relief, human trafficking, and the Texas court system- passed with strong bipartisan support, the session also saw the passage […]
Texas GOP Sues State to Close Primary
The Republican Party of Texas filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson on Thursday night, seeking to have the current open primary system, as it exists under state law, declared unconstitutional. Chip Hunt, who is identified as a “longtime Republican” and a Republican precinct chair in Potter County, is […]
House to Consider Harsher Deterrents for Breaking Quorum
This week, lawmakers will consider measures that will amend the Texas House Rules and state law aimed at deterring future quorum breaks by rogue legislators. On Monday evening, the Texas House Administration Committee approved House Resolution 128 by Republican State Representative Cody Vasut. The resolution, which is expected to be considered by the full House this week, […]
OTC Ivermectin Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk
A bill that would permit the over-the-counter sale of Ivermectin in Texas is headed to Governor Abbott’s desk after being passed by lawmakers. House Bill 25, by State Representative Joanne Shofner, passed the Texas House on Wednesday afternoon and was quickly sent over to the Texas Senate. The Senate passed the legislation later that evening. […]
Harris County to Consider $468k Subsidy for Gay Softball Championship
Harris County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday to consider a slate of items that includes a proposal by Democrat County Commissioner Adrian Garcia to use taxpayer funds to subsidize an upcoming gay softball championship event in Houston. The agenda item requests that Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo “execute a 381 amendment with International Pride Softball to […]
Trump Applauds “Big Beautiful Map”, Burrows
President Trump has officially endorsed House Bill 4, the Texas House redistricting plan. Dubbed the “Big Beautiful Map,” the proposal could see Republicans flip five Texas Congressional seats next year. In a post on Truth Social, Trump encouraged Texas lawmakers to pass the proposed redistricting map “as is” and praised Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows. The Texas […]