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'Hindu Indians mad at Christian Indian': January 6 rioter reacts to Indian Americans fighting over Texas H-1B visa row

A social media spat between Indian-American leaders over H-1B visas has gained more attention when Stephen Horn, a former January 6 rioter and journalist, reacted to it.

The Times of India

'Are you scared you'll get deported': Two Indian-origin men clash on social media over H-1B. One of them is Texas GOP chairman

Texas GOP chairman Abraham George clashed with the founder of the Indian-American Advocacy Council Sidharth on social media over H-1B and asked the latter whether he was afraid that he would be deported. The online spat came at a time when Indian-American groups are concerned over the increasing hate against…

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'Absolutely not': Indian-origin Texas GOP chairman announces re-election bid, faces resistance

Abraham George, the Indian-origin Texas GOP chairman, announced his re-election for the post only to face stiff resistance on social media amid the present anti-Indian narrative in Texas. "Absolutely not. Read the writing on the wall -- Texans do not want you," George was told as his past brushes with…

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'Time to clean house': Indian-origin Texas GOP leader under fire, old 'domestic violence case' involving gun comes to surface

Indian-origin Texas GOP leader Abraham George came under fire after Republicans flipped a state Senate seat that historically remained with the Republicans. Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a decisive 57% to 43% in Tarrant County. The result is insignificant legislation-wise as the new candidate will now serve…

The Times of India

'Catch the first flight to New Delhi': Indian-origin Republican leader trolled after Texas freezes H-1B

Texas GOP chairman, Indian-origin Abraham George was asked to catch the first flight to New Delhi by a social media troll after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions in state agencies and public universities. This makes Texas the second state, after Florida, to crack…

The Times of India

Texas GOP censures five lawmakers, but rejects banning anyone from the primary ballot

Saturday’s decisions signal a deescalating intraparty tension that heightened at the start of the year. The post Texas GOP censures five lawmakers, but rejects banning anyone from the primary ballot appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton sides with Texas GOP, against secretary of state in lawsuit seeking to close primaries

Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a filing that Paxton’s office gave her less than an hour’s warning that they’d be siding against her agency in court. The post Paxton sides with Texas GOP, against secretary of state in lawsuit seeking to close primaries appeared first on The Texas…

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Texas GOP to consider blocking lawmakers from 2026 primary ballot in first test of new censure rule

The state party’s governing board will meet Saturday to decide whether 10 Texas House Republicans tried to thwart GOP priorities during this year’s legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries

Currently, any Texas voter can cast a ballot in GOP primaries. The party wants to limit eligibility to registered members.

The Texas Tribune

Texas megadonor Alex Fairly will fund legal bid to keep GOP lawmakers on the primary ballot

The Amarillo businessman said he would tap into the $20 million political action committee he launched last year to preserve ballot access for censured Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Republican Party of Texas sets stage to censure members who stepped out of line in likely bid to block them from primary ballot

Republicans who are censured by their county party leaders may be blocked from the primary ballot under a new party rule passed last year, that is expected to be tested by the courts.

The Texas Tribune

Randall County GOP chair charged with felony election fraud

Kelly Kenten Giles, 64, is accused of providing false information on his application and petition to run for the Randall County Republican Party Chair seat.

The Texas Tribune

6 takeaways about Alex Fairly’s journey into Texas GOP politics

Texas’ newest Republican megadonor Alex Fairly got a look under the hood of Texas’ far-right political machine, and didn’t like what he saw. Here are six takeaways from his exclusive interview with The Texas Tribune.

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Cornyn wins over Texas GOP leadership after being censured and booed for his gun safety bill

The senator’s embrace of the state party chair could neutralize a potential threat as Cornyn faces a challenging primary terrain.

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Rep. Al Green disrupts Trump speech and is escorted out

The Texas Democrat who has a history of attention-getting acts repeatedly shouted “no mandate to cut Medicaid.”

The Texas Tribune

Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature

The governor’s list of priority items includes issues important to social conservatives and to business advocates.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against state GOP chair, lawmaker says

Rep. Cody Harris had accused Abraham George of improperly threatening to send mailers and censure lawmakers who backed Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.

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Texas GOP chair claims church-state separation is a myth as lawmakers, pastors prep for “spiritual battle”

Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their faith.

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Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker race

Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP threatens House members who support Dustin Burrows in speaker race with attack mailers

This is the latest example of the Republican Party of Texas spending its resources attacking its own members.

The Texas Tribune

John Cornyn spent years preparing to run for Senate majority leader. Will it be enough?

John Cornyn is running to succeed Mitch McConnell after years waiting in his shadow. But the far-right, in Texas and Washington, are putting up a fight.

Texas Observer

Is Rep Nate Schatzline Misusing Nonprofit to Play Partisan Politics?

“It appears that For Liberty & Justice is violating its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by assisting the campaign of Sen. Ted Cruz and the Republican Party.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP investing in South Texas races as some Republicans worry about party's performance in November

Several local party officials have signed an open letter warning that “grave and deteriorating” fundraising and voter outreach efforts could leave some candidates vulnerable.

The Texas Tribune

Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOP’s warring factions, setting stage for power struggle

Neither of the Texas GOP’s dueling factions landed a clean knockout blow during a grueling primary season that only seemed to set up further chaos and strife.

Salon

TX GOP amendment prevents Dems winning

Amendment approved by GOP convention voters would effectively end Democrats’ chances of winning statewide office

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