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AG Paxton Sends Letter to Cameron County Warning that it Must Allow Religious Private Schools to Open

Attorney General Ken Paxton

Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a letter to Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, warning against a control order issued jointly by Judge Treviño and the county’s health authority that specifically dictates how religious private schools may operate. The order, which attempts […]

Following Hurricane Laura, Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Urge Senate to Pass Relief for Texas, Louisiana

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) today wrote Senate leadership requesting the U.S. Senate take up emergency supplemental appropriations to ensure a full recovery from Hurricane Laura’s destruction in Texas and […]

Sen. Cruz: Democrats Are Keeping Economy Shut Down to Benefit their Partisan Interests

Appears on ‘John Solomon Reports’ and highlights effort to stop deadly abortion pill, politicization of Department of Justice, and violent riots HOUSTON, Texas – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined “John Solomon Reports” to discuss Democrats’ cynical decision to keep the economy and schools shut down until Election Day […]

Cornyn: Houston to Receive $400K CARES Act Grant to Aid Local Businesses During Pandemic  

Senator John Cornyn

Gulf Coast Economic Development District will receive a federal grant totaling $400,000 to provide capacity-building assistance to local communities; support plan development through data analysis and assessments; create programs aimed at economic diversity and job creation; and work to improve […]

AG Paxton Sends Letter Supporting Section 230 Rule Promoting Transparency and Accountability for Large Tech Platforms

Attorney General Ken Paxton

Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a comment letter to Secretary Marlene Dortch of the Federal Communications Commission, supporting the National Telecommunications and Information Agency’s Petition (the Petition) to the Federal Communications Commission to clarify provisions of Section 230 of the […]