FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTexas Border Agents Arrested Over 107,000 in December, Republicans Ask for Inspector General Inquiry
Hayden Sparks11 hours ago
The number of arrests is more than double the figure reported in December 2020.
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FederalImmigration & BorderTexas Republicans Split Votes on Defense Bill Including Disputed Items Like Adding Women to the Draft
Daniel FriendSeptember 24, 2021
Republicans from Texas were split on the measure that would fund the military and also require women to register for the draft.
FederalIssuesLocal NewsAlabama-Coushatta Tribe Wins Federal Lawsuit Over Livingston Gambling Center
Hayden SparksSeptember 6, 2021
Naskila Gaming has been in an ongoing legal battle with the State of Texas since the destination opened five years ago.
FederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesIllegal Alien Apprehensions Will Break 20 Year Record, Republicans Call on Texas Attorney General to Sue Biden
Hayden SparksMarch 16, 2021
A group of 20 Republican members of Texas’ congressional delegation said Attorney General Ken Paxton should sue the feds.
FederalImmigration & BorderCiting Surge on Southern Border, Members of Congress Ask Biden to Reinstate National Emergency
Hayden SparksMarch 5, 2021
The members of Congress said “there will be unnecessary deaths at our southern border” if Biden does not act.
FederalWays and Means, Appropriations, Foreign Affairs: A List of the Texas Congressional Delegation’s Committee Assignments
Daniel FriendFebruary 9, 2021
Here’s a list of all committee assignments for the members of Congress from Texas.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Republicans Divided on Question of Challenging Electoral College Results
Daniel FriendJanuary 4, 2021
The Cruz-led challenge to the certification of electoral votes for Joe Biden faces an uphill battle with opposition from fellow Republicans.
Civil SocietyTexas Republicans Divided in House Vote to Remove Confederate Statues from U.S. Capitol
Brad JohnsonJuly 24, 2020
After nearly two months of civic unrest and riots over the killing of George Floyd, the U.S. House voted to remove statues of Confederate figures in the Capitol.
FederalTexas Lawmakers Respond to Chinese Coronavirus Mishandling, Gooden, Crenshaw Request Sanctioning of Chinese Officials
Daniel FriendMay 20, 2020
U.S. Representatives Lance Gooden and Dan Crenshaw filed legislation to allow lawsuits against China for the mishandling of the coronavirus.
FederalGunsProposed Rule Would Ease Firearm Restrictions at Parks Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Daniel FriendMay 15, 2020
If the change is approved, LTC holders would no longer be required to obtain written consent to carry weapons in recreational facilities managed by the government agency.
EnergyOil Producer Halliburton Shutters Two Texas Facilities After $1 Billion First Quarter Loss
Brad JohnsonMay 1, 2020
After a poor first-quarter, Halliburton has tightened its belt by shuttering two Texas facilities and laying off hundreds of employees.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRep. Chip Roy Leads Letter to Administration Concerning Spread of Coronavirus at Southern Border
Sarah McConnellMarch 2, 2020
Texas Rep. Chip Roy and other members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus at the southern border.