Texas HistoryToday in Texas History: Texas Relinquishes Land in New Mexico Territory
Hayden SparksNovember 25, 2022
Back when Texas was a sovereign republic, the government tried to acquire territory in what is modern day New Mexico.
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87th LegislatureFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingBorder Security Funding Receives Bipartisan Support as Texas Border Wall Takes Shape
Hayden SparksSeptember 14, 2021
In the coming weeks, the Facilities Commission is expected to finalize arrangements with the border wall program manager.
Criminal JusticeImmigration & BorderIssuesAbbott Updates Border Disaster Declaration With Shuffled List of Counties
Hayden SparksJune 28, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has previously declared a state of disaster in 34 counties over illegal immigration along the southern border.
Elections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingTexas Declares State of Disaster in Border Counties Over Illegal Immigration
Hayden SparksJune 2, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster, saying the federal government has left requests for assistance “unanswered.”
GunsIssuesStatewide NewsNearly 50 Counties in Texas Have Passed Pro-Second Amendment Resolutions
Daniel FriendJanuary 13, 2020
Before 2019 was even over, nearly 50 counties in Texas had passed resolutions reaffirming their commitment to the Second Amendment. Here's a look at the most updated list of counties to pass such a resolution.
IssuesLocal NewsDemocratic Commissioners Declare Texas County “Second Amendment Sanctuary”
Daniel FriendJuly 10, 2019
The Presidio County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to pass a resolution submitted by residents declaring the county a "Second Amendment sanctuary."