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Paxton on letter to Garland: 'It's the federal government’s job to protect the American people against violent acts, threats and persecution'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton joined a group of state attorneys general on Monday in asking U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to look into threats and attacks made against pro-life groups and judges, according to a press release issued by his office.
Cornyn reacts to Roe v. Wade overturn, clarifies tweet: 'Thank goodness some SCOTUS precedents are overruled'
By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2022
A tweet that U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) sent on Saturday in response to former President Barack Obama's regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade gave way to speculation that the longtime lawmaker is calling for the return of segregation, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Abbott on overturn of Roe v. Wade: 'Texas is a pro-life state, and we have taken significant action to protect the sanctity of life'
By John Suayan | Jun 24, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, according to a press release issued by his office.
Rinaldi on Texas GOP resolution to reject 2020 election results: 'We don’t care how many times the elites tell us we have to [have faith]'
By John Suayan | Jun 21, 2022
The Texas Republican Party has crafted and approved its party platform of which one of the resolutions is the rejection of the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a press release.
Anti-Trafficking Leaders Call on G7 to Address Forced Labor
By McCain Insitute | Jun 16, 2022
Anti-Trafficking Leaders Call on G7 to Address Forced Labor
Senior Director of Engagement and Right on Immigration of Texas Public Policy Foundation: 'Our southwestern border is being flooded by migrants'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 14, 2022
Ken Oliver, Senior Director of Engagement and Right on Immigration with Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) recently noted that lax border policies are like related to a growing migrant caravan traveling through Mexico. Migrant caravans have been noted to be rife with human and sex trafficking, posing great danger to those involved, leading Mexican authorities to break up the caravan.
Director of "Life:Powered": 'Our grid certainly can't sustain us all switching to electric vehicles right now'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 14, 2022
Jason Isaac, Director of Life: Powered at the Texas Public Policy Foundation recently reacted to the news that Buick has committed to going completely electric by 2030 saying that the nation's grid wouldn't be able to handle everyone switching to electric vehicles.
Cornyn to House Democratic leadership: 'I urge you to pass the Supreme Court Police Parity Act without further, unnecessary delay'
By John Suayan | Jun 10, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) called on House Democratic leadership on Friday (June 10) to approve a measure that would provide security to chief justices.
McConaughey: 'We want gun laws that won’t make it so easy for the bad guys'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
A Hollywood actor with roots in the South Texas city that was the scene of a horrific school shooting last month made a call for gun legislation at the White House on Tuesday (June 7), according to an Associated Press report that was ran by San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
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.
Cotton: 'The ESG movement helped drive energy prices to a record high'
By Tamara Browning | Jun 7, 2022
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) has joined Texas in decrying companies that boycott the fossil fuel sector through implementation of “Environmental, Social and Governance” (ESG) criteria.
SAM Party of Texas, Forward Party of Texas to host joint convention
By Press Release | Jun 3, 2022
Bill King, State Chair for the SAM Party of Texas and Rick Kennedy, State Chair for the Forward Party of Texas, announced today that the two parties will hold a joint convention on September 24 in Houston.
'Thousands of potential asylum-seekers (are) already waiting': TPPF's Agren criticizes lifting Title 42
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 2, 2022
Texas Public Policy Foundation's David Agren criticized plans to lift Title 42 restrictions, citing a border crisis that will follow.
Gutierrez to Abbott: 'I’m asking you now to bring us back in three weeks'
By John Suayan | May 29, 2022
For the second time since Tuesday's (May 24) Robb Elementary School mass shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott was interrupted by another Texas Democratic politician.
O'Rourke interrupts Abbott Uvalde press conference: 'He's refused to support a ban on AR-15s and AK-47s'
By John Suayan | May 25, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on Wednesday (May 25) to provide updates on Tuesday's fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde when it was interrupted by his gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Victorious Paxton mourns Uvalde victims: 'I want you to remember them in your prayers'
By John Suayan | May 25, 2022
Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination in his reelection bid on Tuesday (May 24), but the thrill of victory took a backseat to a more important and tragic matter, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Abbott on court ruling: 'We remain vigilant in fighting the lifting of Title 42 expulsions'
By David Beasley | May 23, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott praised a federal judge's decision Friday blocking the suspension of Title 42 expulsions on the Mexican border.
Hall criticizes TMB for treatment of doctors, calls Board 'unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats'
By John Kelly | May 23, 2022
Texas state Sen. Bob Hall recently spoke to the Austin Journal regarding the Texas Medical Board and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cornyn on Texas AG Republican primary: 'I remain very disturbed by the fact that the incumbent has had an indictment'
By John Suayan | May 20, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) weighed in on the upcoming Republican primary runoff in the race for Texas Attorney General on Thursday (May 19), lobbing criticisms at current AG Ken Paxton, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.