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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Draws Another Challenger for Speaker

State Rep. Shelby Slawson (R-Stephenville) filed official paperwork to run for Speaker of the Texas House, pledging that she would not appoint Democrats as committee chairs and said the next House Republican speaker should be selected without relying on Democratic support.

Texas Rejects President Biden's Border Proposals

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Texas' Forward Operating Base Construction Continues

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Lt. Governor Patrick Releases Interim Study Topics for Texas Senate Committees

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued 57 charges for Senate committees to study in preparation for the 89th Legislature. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing the charges.