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A Texas civil rights lawyer announced over the weekend his plan to run to replace state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), saying, “It’s clear he doesn’t want to do his job.” Lee Merritt , who has represented several families of Black people killed by police officers, declared his intentions to run to become Texas’s next attorney general in a Saturday tweet with a video. The attorney had floated a campaign for attorney general in comments to a reporter on Friday, saying in the tweeted video that he “accidentally made an announcement yesterday that I was running for Texas attorney general.” ADVERTISEMENT “I intend to run,” he said. “I just didn’t plan to announce yesterday.” “Texas deserves an attorney general that will fight for the constitutional rights of all citizens,” he wrote in his tweet. I am running for Attorney General of Texas. pic.twitter.com/JhE9HSPc8q — S. Lee Merritt, Esq. (@MeritLaw) March 20, 2021 In the video, Merritt said he was … [Read more...] about Civil rights lawyer announces bid for Texas attorney general

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – After nearly seven hours of debate, the Texas House has passed a Constitutional Carry bill by a vote of 84-56. During the discussion Thursday, April 15, the lead author, Representative Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler. said under House Bill 1927, law-abiding Texans 21 and older would no longer need a license or permit to carry a handgun in public. “It’s time for Texas to join the 21 other states and pass common sense Constitutional Carry.” READ MORE: 'The Sky's The Limit For The U.S. Economy,' Says Economic Analyst Schaefer said those eligible still won’t be able to carry their handguns in schools, sporting events, amusement parks, hospitals and jails. Business and property owners can still keep people with handguns out. A Democratic state lawmaker, Joe Moody of El Paso, criticized the measure, citing the deadly mass-shooting in his city two years ago. “I’m not anti-gun, I’m a gun owner like a lot of us here. But I’m also like most Texans, Democrats, … [Read more...] about Texas House Passes Constitutional Carry Bill

The Texas House passed legislation Thursday to abolish the state’s requirement that law-abiding citizens acquire a permit from the state before exercising their right to bear arms. CBS DFW reported that the House passed the legislation, House Bill 1927, on a vote of 84 to 56. HB 1927 is sponsored by State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), who listened as State Rep. Joe Moody (D-El Paso) suggested that a permitless approach helps criminals. Schaefer responded, “Criminals don’t care about our gun laws and so they have an advantage over the vulnerable.” The Texas Tribune noted that Schaefer suggested the permit requirement creates a situation where self-defense can be cost prohibitive. He told a story of two women going for a walk, one of whom had the resources and time to do what was necessary to get a handgun permit, and the other did not. Both lives were valuable, yet one woman was armed and able to feel safe as she walked, and the other was not. “Nearly two dozen” Democrat … [Read more...] about Texas House Passes Bill to Abolish Concealed Permit Requirement

DEL RIO, Texas — A law enforcement source, speaking on a condition of anonymity, reported the illegal local entry of 167 Venezuelan nationals early Friday morning. The group, consisting of mostly of family units, was quickly apprehended by Border Patrol and transported to nearby stations for processing. Del Rio, like other cities across the southern border, has seen its fair share of the increase in migrant traffic. A soft-sided facility was recently opened within the immediate sector to deal with the influx. Del Rio has dealt with large groups of migrants from outside the typical Central American countries. Breitbart Texas Because of the relative safety of Ciudad Acuna, directly across from Del Rio, the area is a draw for groups of Haitians , Cubans, and Central Africans. Cartel violence has slowed in recent years compared to other cities in Mexico along the border. Breitbart Texas Last month, the Biden Administration granted Temporary Protected Status for … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Group of 167 Venezuelans Cross West Texas Border

Texas Congressman Chip Roy (R) is expected to file a bill that would designate the most violent cartels in Mexico as foreign terrorist organizations. The bill comes amid Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s similar requests for the designations. The bill would focus on the Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas and the Metros faction of the Gulf Cartel; the two main criminal organizations linked to the current immigration surge at the Texas border. I n 2019 Roy also called for a similar measure asking the U.S. Department of State to designate certain cartels . The changes would allow for more asset freezes and apply diplomatic pressure on Mexico City to crack down on the organizations. According to a series of exclusive interviews with Roy during a series of border trips, the Gulf Cartel and the CDN faction of Los Zetas have profited from the current border crisis while kidnapping, extorting. and abusing migrants . Both the Zetas and the Gulf Cartel are linked to mass graves and … [Read more...] about Texas Congressman Unveils Bill to Designate Certain Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations