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

February 2, 2026
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‘Time to clean house’: Indian-origin Texas GOP leader under fire, old ‘domestic violence case’ involving gun comes to surface

[ad_1] 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 a year of the […]

January 28, 2026
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Texas puts a hex on H-1B visas after fraud charges

[ad_1] TOI correspondant from Washington: Two years after he led a second trade mission to India seeking closer energy and tech ties, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has dropped a hammer on H-1B visas. Responding to growing MAGA sentiment against all immigration amid allegations of visa fraud, Abbott on Tuesday ordered an immediate freeze on new […]