The Biden administration will reportedly soon deliver an ultimatum to Mexico in a bid to resolve an ongoing energy trade disagreement. Both the United States and Canada could impose retaliatory...
Justice Department Sues Texas to Block New Congressional Map
The Biden administration sued the State of Texas on Monday to contest its new congressional map, which they claim violates the federal voting rights law by gerrymandering to limit "non-white voters'...
Tort Reformists Place Texas Appellate Court on Notice
A Dallas appellate court is listed on the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) 2021-2022 "Judicial Hellhole" Watch List for the first time in the ranking's 20-year history. "We've always regarded...
By Edgar James | Dec 8, 2021
Federal Court Grants Injunction on Texas’ Social Media Law
On December 1, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas blocked a Texas law designed to protect free speech by targeting censorship on social media. In September, Gov. Greg Abbott...
By Jose Nino | Dec 8, 2021
Kim Olson Running for Chair of Texas Democratic Party
On Sunday, December 5, Kim Olson announced her campaign for Chair of the Texas Democratic Party. She is endorsed by over two hundred donors, activists, candidates, and party officials from...
By Tracy Moseley | Dec 7, 2021
Supreme Court Hearing on Abortion Could Set New Legal Precedent
On December 1, the Supreme Court of the United States began hearing arguments in what could shape up to be a landmark ruling in a case challenging Roe v. Wade, which set a legal precedent...
Texas Rep. Jeff Cason Not Seeking Re-Election Due to Redistricting
Freshman Texas State Representative Jeff Cason (R-Bedford) is not seeking re-election. On November 2, Cason announced his decision after redistricting changed the partisan orientation of his...
By Jose Nino | Dec 6, 2021
AG Paxton Vows to Issue Guidance Equating ‘Transgender Mutilation’ to Child Abuse
Attorney General Ken Paxton is poised to issue an opinion on the legalities of transgender hormone usage and surgeries on children with gender dysphoria. Paxton made the announcement on the Mark...
By Edgar James | Dec 6, 2021
GOP Incumbents are Facing a Growing Number of Primary Challengers
In the upcoming election cycle, the number of Republican incumbents in the Texas State House who will confront primary challengers continues to grow. The large number of primary challengers...
By Jose Nino | Dec 6, 2021
Nonprofits Sue Texas Secretary of State Over Prop 2 Ballot Language
A coalition of nonprofits has sued the Texas Secretary of State (SoS) seeking a judgment that would order Governor Greg Abbott to declare the November election of Proposition 2 (Prop 2) void. The...
By Edgar James | Dec 5, 2021
Man Charged in Capitol Protest is Running for Texas House
January 6th, Mark Middleton and his wife, Jalise, were among the people participating in the protest at the U.S. Capitol According to an FBI criminal complaint against the Middletons, the couple...
Court of Appeals’ Upheld Abbott’s Ban of School Mask Mandates
Governor Greg Abbott's ban on school mask mandates in Texas was reaffirmed Wednesday by the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The 5th Circuit panel of judges reviewed the ban due to...
Texas Congresswoman Endorses State Representative for Her Seat
On November 24, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) announced she would be endorsing state house Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) to assume her congressional seat. Jacob Bliss of Breitbart...
By Jose Nino | Dec 2, 2021
Infrastructure Bill Signed, Allocates Billions to Texas for Improvements
Last month, President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law, designating a massive allocation of funds towards "infrastructure" in the United States. This bill, also...
Infrastructure Bill Provides $408 Million for EV Charging Stations in Texas
The current push for electric vehicles has never been stronger. A plan conjured by the Biden administration is taking measures to try and shift 50% of passenger vehicle sales in the U.S. to electric...
By Manny Legrand | Dec 1, 2021
Rep. Marc Veasey Updates Public on the Infrastructure Bill in Town Hall
U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) held a town hall meeting on November 29 via a telephone call. He represents the 33rd District of Texas that includes the Dallas and Fort Worth Area. During the...
Lawsuit Filed to Halt Harris County Redistricting Plan
Several Harris County voters are filing a lawsuit to block a redistricting plan for county commissioners. These voters allege that the new maps unconstitutionally infringe on their and the rights of...
By Jose Nino | Nov 30, 2021
McConaughey Announces He Will Not Enter Race for Texas Governor
Actor, author, and UT professor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday night that he will not be entering the race for governor of Texas. In a three-minute video posted on his Twitter and Instagram...
More Elected Officials are Supporting a Fourth Special Legislative Session
The number of Texas lawmakers urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to call a fourth special legislative session is growing. The desire to address a ban on employer vaccine mandates has been the primary...
By Jose Nino | Nov 30, 2021
Democrats Focus on Key Issues Heading into the 2022 Midterms
With Beto O’Rourke officially announcing his run to be governor of Texas under the Democratic Party banner, Democrats are looking to pounce on several issues in their efforts to unseat Gov. Greg...
By Jose Nino | Nov 29, 2021
Texas Foster Care Lacks Enough Licensed Rooms for Foster Children
What was once stated as a "last resort" for Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) is now an unfortunate reality for many children. The Texas CPS has run out of licensed facilities to house the...