Texas joins court fight to support sanctuary cities
AUSTIN – Texas will join a 10-state coalition to support President Trump’s executive order regarding sanctuary cities. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday morning that…
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Texas U.S. senators have announced they believe President Obama should not name a Supreme Court nominee to replace Antonin Scalia who died recently. Their remarks…
World remembers Nancy Reagan
Condolences for former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s who died during the weekend poured throughout the nation. The actress-turned- presidential wife was 94 years old….
Cornyn tells Dems to tone down rhetoric on Scalia replacement
In a speech on the Senate floor Thursday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas urged Senate Democrats to tone down the rhetoric about the replacement…
Bipartisan legislation would strengthen victim rights, reduce rape kit backlog
The Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 would reduce rape kit backlog and provide forensic labs with improved post-conviction DNA testing, according to U.S….
Gitmo closure weakens national security, congressman claims
Congressman Randy Weber of Friendswood said last week that he opposes Obama’s proposal to close Guantanamo Bay because it is dangerous to the American public….
Paxton halts compliance with energy plan in wake of Scalia death
The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Scalia delivers an air of uncertainty in the Texas fight to stop the federal government’s clean energy…
Texas seeks religious freedom from gay marriage
Texas leaders met last week to discuss new laws that could protect religious freedoms and the liberties of those who oppose same-sex marriage. In…
Friendswood rep. supports law to put concealed handguns at schools
Last week, Congressman Randy Weber of Friendswood introduced Protect Against Schools which would allow concealed handguns on school campuses. Saying that most mass shootings occur…
House, Senate both reject WOTUS Rule
The controversial WOTUS rule that promotes Obama’s clean water agenda received a blow on Wednesday when the House passed a resolution 253-166 that issued…
Texas files reply to refugee lawsuit amid terrorist arrest
The Texas Attorney General’s Office filed a reply last week to the lawsuit over the refugee process on the heels of the Iraqi refugee…
Obama action on gun control draws fire from Texas GOP
Texas Republicans were quick last week to band against Obama’s executive gun-control actions and rallied to have him censured. Obama’s controversial move drew fire from…
Congressman supports Obamacare repeal, defund Planned Parenthood
Congressman Randy Weber said he was pleased with the final passage Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act that seeks to defund Planned Parenthood. “Since the…
Weber joins effort to censure President Obama
A House resolution to censure Obama for his executive action on gun control met with approval from a local representative. Congressman Randy Weber co-sponsorship…
Weber co-sponsors State Refugee Security Act
A “common sense” bill that would allow governors to opt-out of refugee programs received additional support early last month when Congressman Randy Weber signed on…
Weber supports North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act
Congressman Randy Weber of Friendswood applauded the House approval of the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act last month and said it would streamline…
Texas sues over EPA ozone rule
Texas has filed its 23rd lawsuit against the federal government since 2009 arguing that new ground ozone levels are unrealistic and inappropriate. Last month, Texas…