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Patrick endorses Wayne Christian for railroad commissioner
By Press Release | May 18, 2022
“I endorse Wayne Christian for re-election to the Texas Railroad Commission. In this low turnout run-off election, every vote is very important," Dan Patrick said.
Paxton: 'I support any law in any state that protects vulnerable children from the sexual predations of the left'
By John Suayan | May 13, 2022
Attorney General Ken Paxton has enlisted the State of Texas in a multi-state amicus brief supportive of Alabama's Vulnerable Child Protection Act, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Abbott on voter approval of proposed amendments: 'Victory for all property owners in Texas!'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2022
Two proposed constitutional amendments aimed at bringing forth property tax relief garnered strong voter approval on Saturday (May 7), according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Austinites approve marijuana decriminalization measure: 'This is what democracy looks like'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2022
A proposition presented by the city of Austin that will decriminalize minor marijuana offenses and impose a ban on "no-knock" warrants succeeded at the ballot box on Saturday (May 7), per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE. KVUE reported that Proposition A garnered 85% of the vote.
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.
Paxton on high court's purported Roe v. Wade draft opinion: 'I’ll continue to ensure that Texas protects the unborn'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
A purported draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that points to an overturn of Roe v. Wade has drawn mixed reactions from Texas leaders, per a report from The Hill, according to Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
George P. Bush: Texas must 'assert our sovereignty and immediately declare an invasion of our state'
By David Beasley | May 2, 2022
George P. Bush, Texas Land Commissioner and a candidate for Texas Attorney General, wants to declare the flood of migrants over the Mexican border an invasion.
Phelan on passing of former county Republican Party chair: 'Texas has lost an extraordinary icon in GOP politics'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
Dr. Wally Wilkerson, a Houston-area physician who earned the distinction as Texas' longest-serving county Republican Party chair, died at the age of 91, per a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Troxclair: 'I am the only candidate in this race with a proven record of lowering property taxes'
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 29, 2022
Property tax reform isn’t simply a slogan or campaign promise for Ellen Troxclair.
'People falsely assume batteries will save us': Expert attacks energy mix in California relative to Texas
By John Kelly | Apr 27, 2022
Energy experts argue that batteries are not a perfect renewable energy solution. In light of this, Texan generation of renewable energy has gone up considerably in the past several years and Texas' anticipated solar generation capacity increases through 2023 are going to outpace California's additions.
O'Rourke on positive COVID-19 test: 'I have mild symptoms and will be following public health guidelines'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke on Monday (April 25) announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Abbott: 'Texas is going to charter busses to take illegal immigrants to Washington, D.C.'
By John Kelly | Apr 19, 2022
The Biden administration recently confirmed that they would be ending Title 42 ejections from the southern border. At the same time, record sums of illegal migrants have tried to cross the United States border.
American Freedom Tour's Widener on Trump's Austin visit: 'Americans are eager to hear President Trump'
By John Suayan | Apr 15, 2022
Former President Donald J. Trump will pay a visit to Austin next month as part of the American Freedom Tour, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Zekelman Industries developing apartment complex in Manor
By Press Release | Apr 13, 2022
Zekelman Industries Inc. is developing Fuze Parmer Lane, an apartment complex at 8020 E. Parmer Lane.
Abbott: 'Biden has chosen to jeopardize the safety and security of those very Americans he swore to protect and defend by ending Title 42'
By Press Release | Apr 4, 2022
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott today issued a statement after President Biden announced that his administration will end Title 42 expulsions despite the United States seeing historically high numbers of illegal border crossings.
Figueroa: 'Unsurprisingly, corporations that don’t want to pay their fair share of taxes want to revive Chapter 313 in the next session'
By Glenn Minnis | Apr 3, 2022
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has issued interim charges for the Ways and Means Committee that include instructions to “study the impact of not renewing” the corporate subsidy program known as Chapter 313.
Berry on Abbott endorsement: 'I have been endorsed by a true conservative champion'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
An indicted Austin police officer who is running for public office has received an endorsement from Gov. Greg Abbott, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE. The station reported that Abbott endorsed Justin Berry, a Republican candidate for the Texas House of Representatives.
Candidate O'Rourke: Abbott could not 'keep the lights on in the energy capital of the planet'
By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2022
Over a year after the fatal winter storm that hit Texas last February, leaving hundreds of people dead, the question of accountability over the circumstances surrounding the failure of the state's power grid remains open. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke recently commented on the issue, alleging the blame lies with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
'A relentless and malicious attack': Oil billionaire Warren brings defamation lawsuit against O'Rourke
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
A Dallas oil billionaire and the top donor to Gov. Greg Abbott's reelection campaign has filed a defamation lawsuit against Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.
'Republicans sent a message': Primary victories for Abbott, O'Rourke set up November gubernatorial contest
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott's quest for a third consecutive term continues as he emerged the victor in the Republican primary, pitting him against former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke in the November gubernatorial contest.