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Ken Paxton's Statewide Crackdown Could Block Hundreds of Texas Cities From Raising Taxes

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) has launched one of the broadest municipal oversight efforts in recent state history... READ MORE.

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State Rep. Vikki Goodwin: "They lost the vote, so they changed the rules. Dan Patrick’s DSHS just banned hemp through a backdoor agency ruling, overriding your legislature and your voice."

Rep. Chip Roy: “No Amnesty. It’s time to pause all immigration, end H-1B abuse, 'diversity' visas, chain migration, and birthright citizenship."

Rep. Brandon Gill: "Mass migration is completely transforming the America we know and love."

Senator Ted Cruz: "Like all Leftists, they’re hypocrites."

Ken Paxton's Statewide Crackdown Could Block Hundreds of Texas Cities From Raising Taxes — By Texas Politics' Ericka Piñon — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) has launched one of the broadest municipal oversight efforts in recent state history...

Chip Roy Seeks to Reverse Obama-era School Immigration Data Policy — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) is calling on federal officials to rescind an Obama-era policy...

John Cornyn Praises Trump's Iran Strategy Following Ceasefire Agreement — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) is voicing strong support for President Donald Trump's handling of the Iran conflict...

Texas CDBG Program Boosts Rural Infrastructure and Economic Growth — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas officials are highlighting the impact of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program...

Ken Paxton's Statewide Crackdown Could Block Hundreds of Texas Cities From Raising Taxes — By Texas Politics' Ericka Piñon Barefield

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