Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert Among Republicans Fined For Bypassing House Metal Detectors
A Republican lawmaker from Texas is among the first two members of Congress to be fined for violating new security measures inside the U.S. Capitol building.
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A Republican lawmaker from Texas is among the first two members of Congress to be fined for violating new security measures inside the U.S. Capitol building.
It is still early in the legislative session, and the bill has not been sent to a committee for consideration.
While fewer people may qualify for a federal stimulus check this time, lower income Americans could see a bigger payment than previous two stimulus checks.
Texas State Rep. Art Fierro, D-El Paso wants to turn "Super Sick Monday," otherwise known as the day after the Super Bowl into a statewide holiday.
The Biden administration will also distribute a million vaccines to drug stores nationwide next week, and Texas will get its share.
State Rep. Michelle Beckley (D-Carrollton) has filed HB 1519 relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages from an alcoholic beverage retailer to an ultimate consumer.
Gov. Greg Abbott also outlined five emergency items including expanding broadband access and no defunding of police.
President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan proposes a third round of stimulus checks of $1,400 for most Americans.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday accused Sen. Ted Cruz of "trying to get me killed" during the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Representative Jeff Cason of House District 92 has announced his intent to file the End In-State Tuition for Illegals Act.
The addition of three Congressional districts will give Texas residents more clout in Washington, D.C.
A Facebook post led the FBI to the arrests of Chance Uptmore and his father James of San Antonio for their alleged involvement in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021.
During her time, as NATO ambassador, she said our European allies increased their defense spending by $140 billion.
Texas Rep. Kyle Biedermann (R-Fredericksburg) has filed House Bill 1359, otherwise known as the Texas Independence Referendum Act.
The judge issued a temporary restraining order sought by Texas, which sued against a Department of Homeland Security memo that instructed immigration agencies to pause most deportations.
