FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTexas Border Agents Arrested Over 107,000 in December, Republicans Ask for Inspector General Inquiry
Hayden SparksJanuary 27, 2022
The number of arrests is more than double the figure reported in December 2020.
HomeTagJohn Carter | The Texan
This week — here's a list of former President Donald Trump’s Texas endorsements.
FederalHealthcareLocal NewsDan Crenshaw Fires Back at Critics Over Vaccine Database Vote
Holly HansenDecember 6, 2021
Crenshaw accused some Republicans and activists of lying about a bill that provides funding for state immunization information programs.
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.
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.
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.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesTexas Congressional Democrats Continue to Report High Fundraising Numbers with Latest Filings
Daniel FriendOctober 23, 2020
Little has changed since the previous federal campaign finance reports, with Democrats continuing to perform well in the competitive Texas congressional seats.
Elections 2020Texas Republicans Rebuke President Trump’s Call to Delay the Election
Brad JohnsonAugust 1, 2020
After a tweet by President Trump suggested delaying the November election, many Texas Republicans criticized the idea outright.
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.
FederalIssuesTradePresident Trump, in Austin, Speaks to Farm Bureau on USMCA, China, and 2020 Election
Brad JohnsonJanuary 20, 2020
President Trump visited Austin on Sunday to tout recent progress on trade deals before the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual gathering.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Delegation Responses to Soleimani’s Death Reveal Deep Partisan Divide As Impeachment Trial Looms
Sarah McConnellJanuary 17, 2020
As articles of impeachment move to the Senate, responses from Texas delegates regarding President Trump and the death of Iranian Commander Soleimani split down party lines.
EducationElections 2020FederalGunsHealthcareImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Speaker’s Race, Obamacare Battles, and School District Takeovers: Here’s What to Look for in 2020
Brad JohnsonJanuary 3, 2020
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.