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New Film Highlights Concerns Over Sharia Law, Islamic Expansion in Texas
On July 4, a documentary titled “Remember the Alamo: Don’t Sharia My Texas” was released, drawing attention from supporters and critics alike over its information on Islam. The film, created by Chris Burgard, argues that there is a coordinated effort to introduce Sharia law into American society, with Texas serving as the primary target. Throughout… -
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‘Democrats Want Illegal Aliens to Vote’: Cruz Pushes GOP to Pass SAVE America Act
Sen. Ted Cruz is calling for Senate Republicans to do “everything humanly possible to pass the SAVE America Act.” With only one week left, the Texas lawmaker is intensifying pressure on his colleagues to act. Cruz appeared on “Mornings with Maria” on Fox Business today to urgently repeat a demand he has made for months:… -
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Did James Talarico Meet Texas’ Residency Requirements? New Report Raises Questions
A new report by The Federalist alleges that Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico used his mother’s address when he ran for the Texas House in 2022, raising questions about whether he met Texas’ residency requirements for office. According to records obtained by The Federalist, Talarico used his mother’s home address within Texas House District… -
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Trump Threatens to Pull Blanche Nomination
Amid weeks of Senate GOP infighting to confirm Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, the president is now threatening to postpone the nomination until problem senators are out of office in 2027. “I have no objection to temporarily withdrawing Todd’s name, if they do not do the right thing, and putting him… -
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Texas Can Lead the AI Revolution Without Leaving Texans Behind
With great power comes great responsibility—literally. With at least 248 planned projects and hundreds of existing facilities, Texas is among the top states leading America’s data center boom. But each data center brings both economic opportunity and potential harm, so state policy should ensure that the costs remain with the companies, not local residents. In… -
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Experts Raise Questions About McKinney Islamic Association Before Council Vote
The McKinney Islamic Association is facing continued scrutiny after the McKinney City Council announced it will be holding a final vote on a proposed mosque and Islamic center. Last week, it was revealed that McKinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the association’s plan to build a new mosque and community… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Texas AG Paxton Targets DEI, ESG in Shareholder Advisory Firm Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought a lawsuit against one of the world’s largest investment advisers, alleging it pushes an ESG agenda, an acronym for environmental, social, and governance. The lawsuit names the San Francisco-based Glass Lewis, a firm that advises more than 1,300 investment managers, and says its clients manage $40 trillion across 100… -
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Former Korean Baptist Church in Richardson to Become Islamic Academy
An Islamic academy has purchased a former Korean Baptist church in Richardson, Texas, and plans to convert it into a school, mosque, and seminary. The Islamic organization, Salahuddin Future Academy, purchased the former Korean World Mission Baptist Church on North Plano Road after suing the church for an alleged breach of contract. In February 2026,… -
analysis
Redrawn Districts Set Stage for High-Stakes Texas House Battles
Four Texas congressional races remain competitive as Election Day approaches, drawing attention to some of the state’s most closely watched contests. In August 2025, the Texas Legislature passed a new congressional map during a special legislative session. Although the map was challenged in court, with a lower court ruling that it raised constitutional concerns over… -
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How Ken Paxton Built His Border Security Record Through Court Battles
As Election Day nears, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s record shows repeated support for efforts to secure the southern border. Paxton has served as attorney general since 2015. Since then, he has consistently supported measures related to the Texas-Mexico border. He launched legal efforts to defend state laws related to crime and illegal immigration, and… -
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Major Data Center Proposal Withdrawn Following Talks With Texas Officials
A proposed data center in Henderson County, Texas, has withdrawn its plans to acquire land for its development. On Thursday, Diode, a global semiconductor company, notified Henderson County officials that it will no longer pursue the land development near Cedar Creek Lake. “Instead, we will focus on opportunities where we can support Texas’ growing infrastructure… -
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UT Dallas Policy Prohibits Flock Cameras From Being Used for Immigration Enforcement
The University of Texas at Dallas Police Department currently uses Flock safety technology to capture evidence of crimes committed on campus. However, the department says it does not use the system for immigration enforcement. According to the university’s Flock transparency portal, the technology is used to provide “objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy.” The… -
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Texas Wants English to Be the Common Language of Citizenship
At least 14% of Texans say they don’t speak English well. Rep. Brandon Gill, a Texas Republican, wants to change that. Last week, Gill introduced the English Language Proficiency Act, which would require immigrants to be proficient in English to become citizens. The bill was co-sponsored by Republican Reps. Beth Van Duyne of Texas, Barry… -
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Texas Targets Birth Tourism With New Executive Order
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and eliminate birth tourism operations in Texas. The order directs the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Department of State Health Services, the HHSC Office of Inspector General, the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Board of Nursing, and the Texas… -
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Talarico’s Texas House Record Reveals Long History of Voting Against Gun Rights
As Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico continues to say he supports “commonsense” firearm laws, a look into his voting record shows a different story. Talarico served as a Texas House representative for District 50 from 2018 to 2025. During his time in the Legislature, he repeatedly voted against measures that would have expanded or… -
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‘Not Simply Another Community Bank’: Critics Sound Alarm Over New Indian Bank in Texas
The State Bank of India has announced it is opening a new branch in Frisco, Texas, with critics raising concerns about Indian workers sending remittances back to India with minimal fees. The branch is expected to open in mid-September and will be located off Coit Road. The Indian population in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is… -
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DHS Report: More Than 113,000 Deceased and Noncitizens Registered to Vote in Texas
As the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act remains stalled in Congress, a new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shows an astounding number of deceased and illegal aliens are registered to vote in Texas. The document, released by DHS, shows that more than 113,000 individuals who are either deceased or illegal aliens are… -
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Texas Imam Sparks Outrage After Celebrating Lindsey Graham’s Death
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 11:50 a.m. July 20. A Texas imam is under fire after appearing to celebrate the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, writing, “May you live an eternity in ruins.” On July 12, hours after Graham’s death was announced, Omar Suleiman, president and co-founder of the Yaqeen Institute for… -
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These 2 Companies Control 90% of a Critical Market. Now Congress Wants Answers.
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Two private companies currently dominate more than 90% of the proxy advisory market, controlling significant influence over corporate America, and Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, is demanding answers. In a letter obtained by the Daily Signal to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Andrew N. Ferguson, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Jackson points to specific examples of… -
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Talarico Says He’s for Border Security. His Texas House Voting Record Tells a Different Story.
The U.S. Senate race in Texas is heating up, with Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico offering sharply different approaches to border security. On the campaign trail, Talarico has claimed he supports border security and touted legislation he authored in the Texas Legislature to increase security at ports of entry by installing X-ray inspection…