Karoline Leavitt Says Trump Is Open To Working With Red States To Clean Up Blue City Crime

Karoline Leavitt told the Daily Caller that President Donald Trump is open to working with Republican governors to crack down on crime in blue cities.

Chinese Shipment of Meth Precursors Intercepted on Way to Cartel

As part of an operation at the Port of Houston, federal authorities seized 1,300 barrels of methamphetamine precursor chemicals—marking the largest bust of its kind in U.S. history.

Hundreds of New Laws Took Effect Yesterday

More than 800 new laws took effect in Texas yesterday, impacting public safety, education, and privacy. While the second special legislative session continues, most laws passed during this year’s regular session are now enforceable.

Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay Softball World Series

Despite Harris County officials clashing over the size of a looming budget deficit, they voted last week to commit nearly half a million dollars to host the Gay Softball World Series.

Kristi Noem Cutting Thousands Of DEI, Wasteful Spending Contracts

The Department of Homeland Security is cutting thousands of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contracts to reduce wasteful and fraudulent spending.

Houston Doctor Keeps Fighting Texas Medical Board Attacks

Under attack by the Texas Medical Board since 2022 after prescribing ivermectin to a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic, Houston's Mary Tally Bowden says she is not backing down after a panel ruled against her this week

House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases

Approval was given yesterday by the Texas House to a measure that tightens the limits on how much local governments can raise property taxes without voter approval.

Harris County Budget Deficit Hits $200 Million

Despite bringing in more revenue, Harris County commissioners are bracing for a projected budget deficit in the new fiscal year ranging from $200 million to $270 million.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Faces Calls for Removal

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo faced a historic 3-1 censure vote from the commissioners court after her proposed property tax increase was rejected. The vote followed accusations of disruptive behavior, prompting Republican Commissioner Tom Ramsey to call for her removal.

More Reported Information Has Come Out To Explain Trump Firing IRS Chief

The Trump administration reportedly fired Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chief Billy Long for refusing to release tax information on illegal migrants.

Harris County Commissioners Block Two Tax Hike Proposals

Harris County commissioners rejected County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s proposed property tax increase. She wanted to generate $60 million in new county revenue to continue child care programs that had been funded by expiring federal COVID-19 relief monies.

Lina Hidalgo’s ‘Penny Tax’ Proposal Faces More Backlash From Commissioners

The tax hike would go before voters in November if approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court.

Why Fed Isn’t Lowering Rates To Help Americans Afford Homes

Multiple reporters questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a press conference over the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates level.

Harris County Polling Signals Tight Races Ahead

A majority of Harris County residents believe the community is heading in the wrong direction, with deep concerns and partisan divides shaping pivotal local and congressional races

Lawmakers Sign New Pledge To Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

As Texas’ 30-day special legislative session enters its second week, a growing list of state lawmakers are announcing their commitment to banning taxpayer-funded lobbying

Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Refunds for Property Tax Relief

With the Texas Legislature currently in 30-day special session, some lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to use a new influx of federal dollars to provide immediate property tax relief to Texans