Ken Paxton Presses Universities to Uphold Free Speech

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has joined a multistate coalition in urging university leaders nationwide to protect free speech rights on campus. The coalition's letter warns against using heightened security measures as a pretext to restrict conservative voices in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. READ MORE.

Senator John Cornyn: "Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream. Politicians accused of committing mortgage fraud are an insult to everyday citizens who play by the rules. No one is above the law, & any public official who breaks the law to enrich themselves deserves the harshest penalties. That's what my LETITIA Act would deliver."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Let me go ahead and send my thoughts and prayers to all that plan to take their medical advice from someone who I am old enough to remember also told people to inject themselves with bleach. Why is ignorance being elevated while intelligence is being denigrated?"

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "SAVE THE DAY: My office is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, October 11th from 7AM to 3PM at the San Antonio Food Bank. To reserve your spot, please call my district office at (210) 348-8216."

Rep. Monica De La Cruz: "My team is monitoring developments as the New World Screwworm moves North toward the U.S.-Mexico border. Preparedness is key. I'll continue to advocate for solutions to combat the spread of this deadly parasite."

Ken Paxton Presses Universities to Uphold Free Speech — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has joined a multistate coalition in urging university leaders nationwide to protect free speech rights on campus. The coalition's letter warns against using heightened security measures as a pretext to restrict conservative voices in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Trump Declares Antifa A Terrorist Organization in Executive Order — By Texas Politics' Grayson Bakich — President Donald Trump has officially declared Antifascist Action, better known as "Antifa," a domestic terrorist organization via an executive order.

John Cornyn Seeks to Protect Religious Student Organizations — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S Senator John Cornyn (R), joined by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Tim Scott (R-SC), has introduced the Equal Campus Access Act. The legislation aims to protect the rights of religious student organizations on public college campuses by organizing a policy that was first established during President Trump's first term.

Ted Cruz says AI Moratorium Still in Play, Section 230 Protection Unclear — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) signaled that efforts to pause state-level regulation of artificial intelligence are not over, despite the provision being dropped from AI legislation recently signed into law.

Roger Williams Leads Letter Criticizing UN Over Gaza Famine Rhetoric — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Roger Williams (R) led a letter to Ambassador Mike Waltz, head of the United States Mission to the United Nations, expressing deep concern over what he described as the U.N.'s legitimization of Hamas in its handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Ken Paxton Presses Universities to Uphold Free Speech — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina