Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act

Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act

Jan 7, 2026

Legislation Would Make Illegal Aliens Who Drive Drunk Aggravated Felons & Subject to Stiff Criminal Penalties for Illegally Reentering the U.S. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bill

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Paxton cracks down on Shein

Paxton cracks down on Shein

Dec 1, 2025

Launches investigation into fast-fashion retailer Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into global fast-fashion company Shein US Services LLC and its related entities over concerns about unethical labor practices and potentially unsafe products being sold to consumers. Paxton said his

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ETCOG Board of Directors to Consider $86M Budget for Fiscal Year 2026

ETCOG Board of Directors to Consider $86M Budget for Fiscal Year 2026

Sep 18, 2025

108th Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Held on September 18th Henderson, Texas: East Texas Council of Governments held its 108th semi-annual Board of Directors meeting at the Rusk County Youth Expo Center & Arena in Henderson, Texas. The Board considered, among other items, the

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STAAR IS OUT

STAAR IS OUT

Aug 29, 2025

Senate Greenlights Overhaul of Texas School Testing ETR Staff Report Three shorter exams to replace STAAR by 2027, reshaping instruction and reducing student stress A New Era for Texas ClassroomsIn a landmark vote Wednesday night, the Texas Senate approved sweeping changes to the

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