Solange DeLisle News
Paxton signs letter pressing Blackrock for answers on fossil fuel boycotts
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 11, 2022
As 19 states question global investment firm BlackRock over what they believe are inconsistent stances on environmental, social, governance (ESG) and energy investments, a former Texas lawmaker questions if antitrust laws are being broken.
Isaac: 'The Supreme Court has delivered a vital win'
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 7, 2022
A recent Supreme Court ruling that limits the power of the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce the Clean Air Act and shifts that power back to Congress has received praise from a former Texas state representative.
Texas attorney general: 'I'm asking the court to put a stop to the' asylum rule shift
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2022
As the Biden administration rolled out new changes to speed up the asylum review process, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) voiced its concerns that the new rules enable those who want to take advantage of the system.
Roy frustrated over Texas' lack of nuclear development: 'We are a stupid, stupid people'
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2022
U.S Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) has taken aim at his state for failing to build and invest in more reliable forms of energy generation, including nuclear and natural gas, and instead has moved toward relying more heavily on renewable energy.
Energy Alliance policy director: 'Look no further than California to see what problems are ahead' for Texas
By Solange DeLisle | May 3, 2022
For several years, there's been a significant increase in the amount of energy generated from renewable energy sources in Texas as the state looks to surpass California's planned solar generation capacity increases through next year.
Garland on new asylum policy: 'This rule advances our efforts to ensure that asylum claims are processed fairly'
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 29, 2022
The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security have created a new rule aimed at speeding up the process for noncitizens seeking asylum in the United States.
'The number of convictions are disappointing': Paxton's office sees fewer human trafficking convictions during pandemic
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 1, 2022
Despite receiving more funding to help tackle human trafficking in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office secured less than half the number of convictions during the pandemic than it did four years ago.
A vote by Justice Scott Walker could cost him his bid for re-election
By Solange DeLisle | Feb 18, 2022
Justice Scott Walker has found himself in a tough fight for re-election in the March primary after he recently voted in favor of a Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruling that removed authority from the state Attorney General to prosecute election violations.
Austin home prices skyrocket amid 'global property boom'
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 2, 2021
A red hot housing market in the post-pandemic era means prices for homes currently for sale are "through the roof" across the country.