Texas Politics Newsletter
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Muslim Brotherhood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and CAIR's Austin, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth chapters... READ MORE.
Rep. Wesley Hunt: "I was the first person in the country to endorse President Trump. I don't wait for permission. I didn't wait for polls. I stood up early, and I stood firm."
Rep. Christian D. Menefee: "Racist, disgusting, and an embarrassment to the Presidency. There really is no bottom."
Governor Greg Abbott: "Americans of all races want Voter ID. Why are Democrats against it?"
Attorney General Ken Paxton: "NEW: I'm taking legal action against a Houston-based Antifa organization engaged in doxing and the commission of terrorism."
Ken Paxton Attempts to Ban CAIR Operations in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Muslim Brotherhood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and CAIR's Austin, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth chapters...
Chip Roy Presses AMPYR Energy over Solar and Battery Project — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) is continuing to press AMPYR Energy for answers regarding a proposed large-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project planned near Willow City...
Marc Veasey Fights Greg Abbot's H-1B Visa Freeze — By Texas Politics' Ericka Piñon — Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) is challenging Governor Greg Abbott's (R-TX) controversial decision to halt specialized work visas at state institutions...
Hillary Clinton Calls for Public Hearing on Epstein — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, challenged Republican members of the House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein...
Democrats Demand ‘Dramatic Changes’ in Immigration Policy — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Democratic leaders outlined their requirements for funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Feb. 4, threatening to block funding when it expires less than two weeks later unless there are “dramatic changes”...
Trump Launches TrumpRx to Lower Drug Costs — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The Trump administration unveiled TrumpRx.gov on Feb.5, a direct-to-consumer website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs at a discounted rate...
Ken Paxton Attempts to Ban CAIR Operations in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
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