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Cornyn chastises House ouster of McCarthy as Speaker
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 216-210 to strip U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) of the Speakership, just days after U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a resolution to declare the office vacant. At least one Texas Republican on Capital Hill expressed criticism of the ouster, which marked the first time a Speaker has ever been removed by vote.
Mealer on dropping lawsuit contesting Harris County Judge race results: 'I am committed to working with our legislature to make sure that future elections follow the Texas Election Code'
By Houston Daily | Sep 22, 2023
Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican candidate who ran against Democratic Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in last fall's elections, has announced that she will no longer pursue her lawsuit challenging the election results. Mealer made the announcement on September 22nd, stating that she is committed to working with the legislature to ensure future elections adhere to the Texas Election Code.
Abbott announces expansion of the distribution of NARCAN to law enforcement
By Houston Daily | Sep 13, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has announced the expansion of the distribution of Naloxone, also known as NARCAN, to law enforcement agencies across the state. This move comes as Texas continues to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis, which has been exacerbated by what Abbott calls President Joe Biden's "reckless open border policies." Abbott stated that fentanyl remains the deadliest drug threat in Texas and the nation, with five Texans losing their lives to the drug every day.
Roy: "We're tired of campaigning on border security and complaining about Joe Biden."
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 30, 2023
In a recent online statement, Representative Chip Roy called on Congressional Republicans to leverage their constitutional "Power of the Purse" to enforce stricter border security, ahead of September's budget approval process. The move has garnered both support and criticism.
Cornyn: 'Looking forward to welcoming the 2028 RNC Convention to Houston'
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 27, 2023
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Aug. 25 to express his pleasure that the Republican National Convention has chosen Houston as the site of its 2028 gathering.
Rodriguez: 'The Mexican government and Mexican criminal cartels exist in conscious and willing symbiosis, at multiple levels'
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 25, 2023
The Texas Public Policy Foundation released a statement in response to the preliminary injunction hearing on Aug. 22, challenging the DOJ's arguments regarding the "navigability" of the Rio Grande section where buoys were installed, according to a press release.
Buzbee launches Houston City Council bid
By Samantha Anderson | Aug 23, 2023
Prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee has his sights set on city hall again, this time city council for District G.
Abbott: "Texas holds the line against cartel gangs."
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 22, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Operation Lone Star's successes, including over 33,000 criminal arrests, seizing 426 million fentanyl doses, and relocating thousands of migrants to various U.S. cities since its March launch.
Cruz objects to Biden administration's alleged plans to restart Palestinian aid
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) criticized the Biden administration’s purported plans to resume aid into Palestinian-controlled territories on Aug. 16. A press release issued by Cruz’s office said the junior senator was reacting to a Washington Free Beacon report about the U.S. State Department’s attempts to be exempted from U.S. anti-terrorism laws to restart the aid.
Houston mayoral candidate: 'Houstonians want a proven leader who understands the issues they care about'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 31, 2023
The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston (UH) recently published the results of a new survey that points toward a very close race for Houston mayor.
Cruz: 'Supreme Court code of conduct measure is a leftist political attack in the guise of an ethics bill'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 21, 2023
Keeping in line with his party’s stance, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, slammed a piece of legislation that seeks to implement a code of conduct for U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Gutierrez on U.S. senatorial bid: 'Everything that we’ve seen in this state has been nothing but taking care of rich people'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 18, 2023
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) threw his name into the 2024 Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on July 10 and has already taken aim at incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the video launching his campaign.
Newly sworn-in Pasadena councilman: 'There's a lot of work to be done moving forward'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
New Pasadena City Councilman Emmanuel Guerrero acknowledged “a lot of work to be done moving forward” as he took his place at the horseshoe for the first time on Wednesday and earned the distinction of being the eight-member body’s youngest Latino representative. Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported Guerrero defeated longtime officeholder Don Harrison two months ago for the right to represent District C.
Turner on high court axing affirmative action: 'To cut that off as if we’ve reached utopia in this country is simply naive'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 6, 2023
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pushed back against the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to do away with affirmative action in college admissions, calling the move "simply naive," Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported. According to a Houston Daily article, Fox News reported the Supreme Court voted 6-3 on June 29 on grounds race-based admissions run afoul of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Turner: House Bill 2127 'reverses over 100 years of Texas constitutional law'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 5, 2023
The Houston municipal government hopes civil litigation against the State of Texas would stop the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, or House Bill (HB) 2127, before it officially goes into effect at the start of September, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner saying it “reverses over 100 years of Texas constitutional law.” Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that the so-called “Death Star” law, named after the infamous space station operated by the Empire in “Star Wars,” seeks to rein in city governments across the Lone Star State.
Buzbee: House members should've let Paxton testify 'during their sham investigation but refused to do so'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 5, 2023
Tony Buzbee, the Houston attorney representing Ken Paxton in the suspended Texas attorney general’s (TXAG) upcoming impeachment trial, said on Monday his client won’t take the stand, asserting the state should’ve afforded him the opportunity “during their sham investigation,” The Associated Press (AP) reported.
Fletcher: Partnership works to 'keep our community safe from flooding'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 30, 2023
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, said the approximately $33 million in federal funding allocated to Harris County for the reconstruction of Poor Farm Ditch in Texas’ 7th Congressional District is a reflection of “what we can do when we work together.”
Crenshaw: 'Affirmative action is unconstitutional ... Justice Clarence Thomas got it right'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 30, 2023
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Atascocita) praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to eliminate affirmative action in college admissions, tweeting that using race “is unconstitutional.”
Weber criticizes second Trump indictment, remains supportive of former president: 'There is discretion there'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 21, 2023
A Houston-area member of the U.S. House of Representatives said that despite facing two indictments, former President Donald J. Trump continues to enjoy a significant amount of support from the Republican Party.
Kubosh on abandonment of city controller campaign: 'It is simply in the best interest of the city that I step aside'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 20, 2023
A longtime member of the Houston City Council announced on Monday that poor health has prompted him to drop his bid for city controller, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.