NEWS
Governor Abbott Announces Over 1 Million Ineligible Voters Removed From Voter Rolls
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that since signing Senate Bill 1 into law in 2021, Texas has removed over one million people from the state’s voter rolls, including people who moved out-of-state, are deceased, and are noncitizens.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Requiring Texas Hospitals to Collect, Report Healthcare Costs for Illegal Immigrants
Due to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ open border policies, Texas has had to foot the bill for medical costs for individuals illegally in the state. “Texans should not have to shoulder the burden of financially supporting medical care for illegal immigrants," Governor Abbott said.
Governor Abbott Releases Statement on TEA’s New Open Education Resource Instructional Materials
Governor Abbott issued a statement in support of the TEA’s new open education resource instructional materials. The SBOE will hold public hearings in June and September to allow citizens opportunities to provide oral testimony about the instructional materials submitted for approval.
2024 Texas Primary Election Analysis
While voter turnout across the state was down, in Montgomery County the GOP vote increased by 17,000 GOP votes compared to 2020. So why is Montgomery County able to continue to turn out the GOP vote so consistently?
Republican Party of Texas Chairman Releases Statement on Historic Primary Election Results
Last night marked a historic shift in Texas politics, as incumbent supporters of Speaker Dade Phelan and his Democrat coalition leadership team suffered unprecedented losses.
Recap of the 88th Regular Legislative Session
The Texas Legislature wrapped up its regular session on May 29. The MCRP Legislative Committee has been following the action and put together an analysis of the session’s activity, the results, and what it all means for Montgomery County voters…
Texas Legislative Special Sessions: Sanity or Insanity?
Governor Abbott called a Special Legislative Session to address property tax relief and border security, but the House adjourned after just one day, leaving these issues hanging in the balance. The Senate remains in session…
Governor Abbott appoints John Scott as Interim Attorney General of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed former Texas Secretary of State John Scott as the interim Attorney General of Texas…
Governor Abbott announces immediate Special Session agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first of multiple Special Sessions of the Texas Legislature and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 9 pm on Mon., May 29…