FederalThree-Quarters of Texas’ U.S. House Delegation Has Voted by Proxy in 2022
Daniel FriendMay 5, 2022
While proxy voting received opposition from Republicans in 2020, now members of both parties make use of the measure.
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Elections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderSecretary Mayorkas Promises ‘Disinformation Governance Board’ Will Not Monitor Americans
Hayden SparksMay 2, 2022
The U.S. government has created a panel to push back against “disinformation” on border security and other issues.
FederalImmigration & BorderTexas Lifts Enhanced Inspection Policy for Ports With Mexican State of Chihuahua After Border Security Pact
Hayden SparksApril 14, 2022
Enhanced inspections of vehicles entering Texas from Mexico are creating traffic congestion and hours-long delays.
State HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingFederal Coronavirus Funds May Be Used to Cut Taxes, District Court Rules on Texas Lawsuit
Brad JohnsonApril 12, 2022
The Texas legislature earmarked $3 billion of its American Rescue Plan Act funds for "property tax relief" in 2023.
Criminal JusticeFederalImmigration & BorderCornyn, Gonzales Introduce Bills to Expand Federal Efforts Against Dark Web Drug Trafficking
Hayden SparksApril 5, 2022
Border police have intercepted thousands of pounds of fentanyl since the beginning of the fiscal year.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingCongressman Chip Roy Backs Impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas, Calls on Abbott to ‘Shut Down the Border’
Hayden SparksApril 1, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott is highlighting Operation Lone Star and the progress Texas has made on the state border wall project.
EnergyFederalU.S. House Approves Rep. Lloyd Doggett’s Bill to Ban Russian Energy Imports
Daniel FriendMarch 10, 2022
A Texas member’s legislation to ban energy imports from Russia was approved by the House with large bipartisan support.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022FederalIssuesCongressman Van Taylor Drops Out of Runoff After Admitting to Affair
Hayden SparksMarch 2, 2022
Van Taylor indicated in an email that he had called his runoff opponent, Keith Self, to wish him well.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022FederalJudge Nathaniel Moran Overwhelmingly Wins GOP Nomination to Succeed Louie Gohmert in Congress
Hayden SparksMarch 2, 2022
Instead of seeking reelection, incumbent Louie Gohmert ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for attorney general.
Elections 2022FederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingRepublicans Vie to Replace Louie Gohmert in Bright Red East Texas Congressional District
Hayden SparksFebruary 16, 2022
Congressman Louie Gohmert is running for Texas Attorney General rather than seeking another term in the U.S. House.
FederalRep. Vicente Gonzalez Files Legislation to Cancel $25,000 in Student Loans Per Borrower
Daniel FriendFebruary 15, 2022
The legislation would cancel $25,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower, costing taxpayers an estimated $742 billion.
FederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesInspector General Report Highlights Overcrowding, ‘Prolonged Detention’ Problems at Border Facilities
Hayden SparksFebruary 8, 2022
The federal Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general conducted an investigation into detention facilities in the Rio Grande Valley.