Civil SocietyGunsTop Texas Republicans Choose to Skip NRA Convention After Uvalde Shooting
Brad JohnsonMay 27, 2022
The nation's largest gathering of gun owners is scheduled for this weekend in Houston after a two-year hiatus.
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Elections 2022Cornyn Lambasts Paxton Over Legal Issues, Attorney General Blasts Senator as ‘Bush GOP’
Brad JohnsonMay 20, 2022
Two of the state's top Republicans exchanged fire just days before the GOP runoff election.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsHarris County Commissioners Reject Crime Stoppers Recognition Following Negative Media Coverage Wave
Holly HansenApril 27, 2022
Commissioner Rodney Ellis cited articles published by two news outlets and a progressive advocacy group in blocking recognition of Crime Stoppers Houston while calling for an audit of the non-profit.
FederalHealthcareStatewide NewsBiden Administration Drops Challenge to $30 Billion Texas Medicaid Waiver
Brad JohnsonApril 22, 2022
The letter brings an end to the year-long fight between the federal and state government, viewed as an effort to force Medicaid expansion.
FederalJudicialTexas Senators Cornyn, Cruz Vote Against Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation
Daniel FriendApril 7, 2022
Cornyn and Cruz cited Jackson’s record of reduced sentencing in criminal cases as a reason for their opposition to her nomination.
FederalTaxes & SpendingTransportationNew Ports-to-Plains Interstate Through West Texas Designated for Future Development
Kim RobertsApril 6, 2022
A future highway from Laredo to Amarillo received official designation in the omnibus spending bill signed into law in March. No appropriations for the project have yet been made.
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 & BorderTexas Lawmakers Warn of Border Surge if Expulsions Under Title 42 End
Daniel FriendMarch 30, 2022
Members of the Texas delegation, including two Democrats, warn that ending Title 42 will lead to an “unprecedented increase in apprehensions.”
FederalJudicialCornyn, Cruz Question U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Daniel FriendMarch 23, 2022
The Texas senators probed Judge Jackson on her judicial philosophy, views on Critical Race Theory, and record in the courtroom.
FederalCruz, Cornyn Criticize White House Response to Russian War Against Ukraine
Daniel FriendMarch 16, 2022
The Texas senators criticized the White House for its foreign policies leading up to and amid the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine.
FederalTaxes & SpendingSen. Cornyn, Other Texas Republicans Approve $1.5 Trillion Omnibus
Daniel FriendMarch 11, 2022
Congress approved $1.5 trillion in government spending, with split votes among Texas Republicans in the Senate and House.
FederalIssuesTradeTexas Officials Call for Support to Ukraine, Pressure on Russia After Putin Launches War
Daniel FriendFebruary 24, 2022
Texas officials have condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine, calling for actions to be taken against Putin’s regime.