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June 16, 2025      6:38 PM

Listen: Texas Republicans don't seem thrilled about a special session on redistricting but the Trump White House may pressure them into it

On KFYO radio, Quorum Report Editor Scott Braddock and host Chad Hasty discuss the possibility that Gov. Abbott will call a special session aimed at sending more Texas Republicans to Congress. Listen below.

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June 16, 2025      4:29 PM

More special session chatter as pro life groups ask Abbott to call one to crack down on abortion pills

Add that to this mix: Gov. Abbott told the Harris County GOP over the weekend that a special session including a proposed ban on taxpayer funded lobbying could be coming up. Meantime, two GOP congressmen tell QR that after last week's delegation meeting about a special on redistricting, they expect that it will happen. Developing...

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June 16, 2025      12:07 PM

Sen. Hancock releases campaign bio video that does not mention running for Texas Senate

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June 14, 2025      5:02 PM

One man arrested after alleged threat on Democratic Texas lawmakers

The latest via KVUE TV in Austin:

A man has been arrested after the Texas Department of Public Safety identified a “credible threat” toward legislators attending Saturday’s “No Kings” protest at the Texas Capitol.

A DPS trooper arrested the suspect in La Grange, southeast of Austin, KVUE Senior Reporter Tony Plohetski confirmed. The threat is no longer considered active, a spokesperson for DPS said.

The Capitol and Capitol grounds were evacuated around 1 p.m. “out of an abundance of caution.” Just before 4 p.m., the Capitol grounds were reopened.

“DPS has a duty to protect the people and property of Texas and is continuously monitoring events occurring today and their impact on public safety across the state,” DPS said. “DPS will collaborate with all local, state and federal law enforcement partners to ensure the safety of our citizens and state property, as well as to protect individuals exercising their constitutional rights to assemble and free speech. As with any incident response, the department adjusts its operations, including personnel and resources, as needed to address potential and emerging threats.”

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June 14, 2025      1:00 PM

Following shootings of Minnesota legislators, DPS says there is a credible threat against lawmakers attending protests at the Texas Capitol today

An alert went out from DPS that reads, in part, "A credible threat towards state legislators attending today's protest at the State Capitol has been identified...we are working with our law enforcement partners and are leveraging all available resources to address this threat." Developing...

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June 12, 2025      12:26 PM

Two Texas GOP US House members question ICE on use of resources to round up migrants who are not criminals

Representatives Tony Gonzales and Monica De la Cruz signed onto a letter asking ICE to provide stats and said “we are also concerned that your limited resources may be stretched to pursue individuals that do not constitute an immediate threat to public safety”

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June 12, 2025      12:15 PM

A storm of endorsements rolls in for Don Huffines in bid for Texas Comptroller

Recent endorsements include Riley Gaines, Wesley Hunt, and Charlie Kirk in addition to Ted Cruz, Vivek Ramaswamy, Dr. Ron Paul, and Matt Gaetz who were among Huffines’ early supporters

The full release is here. Depending on your browser you may have to right click the link and open in a new tab. Once the storm came through, what came into focus was a rainbow of support.

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June 11, 2025      4:12 PM

Video: Wounded Texas veteran urges Gov. Abbott to veto THC ban by talking about choosing between his health and his gun rights

"I made a promise to the United States for my life and in return if I survived they would take care of me," said Dymetrl Pool, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He urged Abbott to veto SB3, saying "I upheld my end. It's time for you to uphold yours."

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June 11, 2025      3:34 PM

Amid speculation he will run for Texas Attorney General Aaron Reitz resigns from the Department of Justice

"My fight for Law, Order, Justice, and the Constitution continues in Texas," Reitz said and thanked President Trump and AG Bondi

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June 11, 2025      9:51 AM

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker set to challenge Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in the Democratic primary

It had been rumored earlier in the year. Shortly after QR reported the news, Parker announced “I’m running for Harris County Judge to keep our county safe, affordable, and thriving. I’m running to fight the chaos that is hurting our seniors, families, and small businesses. I’m running to fight for US."

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