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Greg Abbott Has Yet to Call a Special Election to Replace Tony Gonzales

Nearly two months after U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R- San Antonio) resigned from Congress, Gov. Greg Abbott still has not…

3 months ago

August Pfluger Secures Support for Stronger Penalties Against Threats to Federal Agents

Congressman August Pfluger (R) announced bipartisan support for legislation that would strengthen federal penalties for doxxing, threatening, and intimidating federal…

3 months ago

Keith Self Calls for Warrant Requirement as FISA Deadline Looms

A federal surveillance law called the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expires in 11 days, Congress is gridlocked, and Congressman…

3 months ago

Greg Casar Proposes 'AI Token Tax' to Combat Potential Job Losses

Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) is calling on Congress to act on artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that Washington has been too…

3 months ago

House Committee Advances $42M For Ship Channel Improvement

The House Appropriations Committee this week passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, advancing major federal funding…

3 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.18.2026 — Escobar Reintroduces Bipartisan Dignity Act — Pfluger Pushes for DHS Reforms — and More...

Bipartisan Dignity Act Promises Border Security Without Sacrificing Compassion Earlier this week in Washington, D.C., Representatives Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and…

3 months ago

Greg Casar Challenges Linda McMahon on Education Spending vs. Trump Ballroom Cost

A congressional hearing turned contentious this week when Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to compare the…

3 months ago

A Death Sentence for Fentanyl Dealers? Chip Roy Says Yes

Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) has introduced legislation that would make drug dealers eligible for the death penalty if the fentanyl…

3 months ago

Could the Government Control Your Money? Keith Self Is Trying to Make Sure It Can't

Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) has a warning for Americans: the government's push toward digital currency is the last step toward…

4 months ago

Keith Self Calls for Flat Spending, Conservative Priorities in Budget Request

Representative Keith Self (R-TX) is pressing House appropriators to freeze discretionary spending and strip out what he describes as wasteful…

4 months ago