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Sen. Cruz: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is 'a personal affront to veterans across the country’

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

Sen. Cornyn: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is 'a personal affront to veterans across the country’

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

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26 states, including Texas, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Austin News | Jul 23, 2024

Texas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Austin News found.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Texas voter rolls

By Austin News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Analysis: Texas among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Austin News | Jun 20, 2024

Texas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Austin News found.

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Rep. Doggett votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Austin News | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Austin News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Texas legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Rep. Doggett votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Rep. Casar votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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171 illegal aliens arrive at Austin airport during eight month span

By Austin News | May 7, 2024

New data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows that 171 illegal aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela entered the country through the Austin, Texas airport between January 2023 and August 2023 through the CHNV program.

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Campaign spending: Top Q3 political donation recipients in Texas

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2022

These Texas political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from July 1 to Sept. 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Texas Bankers Association Bankers, PAC contributes $5,000 to the Four Price Campaign on June 27

By Austin News | Jul 23, 2022

The Texas Bankers Association Bankers, PAC contributed $5,000 to the Four Price Campaign on June 27, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Texas Legislative Black Caucus spends $3,033 at Marc Hoskins on uncategorized expenses on March 14

By Austin News | Jul 22, 2022

The Texas Legislative Black Caucus spent $3,033 at Marc Hoskins for uncategorized expenses on March 14, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Texas

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2022

These Texas political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Texas

By Austin News | Apr 1, 2022

These Texas political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Lake Travis Families, PAC spends $4,000 at Steinhauser Strategies on consulting expenses on October 22

By Austin News | Mar 9, 2022

The Lake Travis Families, PAC spent $4,000 at Steinhauser Strategies for consulting expenses on October 22, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Beto for Texas spends $12,640 at MBA Consulting Group on accounting/banking on December 22

By Austin News | Mar 9, 2022

Beto for Texas spent $12,640 at MBA Consulting Group for accounting/banking on December 22, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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'I will secure our elections and enforce election laws': Court of Criminal Appeals ruling against Paxton becomes campaign point for Abbott and Huffines

By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 31, 2022

The ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals that Attorney General Ken Paxton lacked the authority to independently prosecute voter fraud has become a campaign point for gubernatorial candidates.

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GOP gubernatorial challenger decries state's 'ever-growing homeless camps'

By Emily Bevard | Jan 28, 2022

Homeless encampments and “tent cities” remain prevalent throughout Austin, despite the passage of a bill prohibiting Texas cities from allowing camping on public property, including city sidewalks and underpasses.

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'Our children are in danger': Huffines denounces the availability of LGBTQ+ books in Texas schools

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 21, 2022

Texas Republican gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines recently voiced his opinion on the issue of LGBTQ+ books in schools.