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Capitol Police dismiss Texas Congressman Troy Nehls’ accusation that he’s being illegally investigated

by Andrew Zhang and Abby Livingston Updated: Feb. 8, 2022

Nehls tweeted that the police illegally entered his office and took photos of legislative documents, suggesting he was under investigation as political retribution. Capitol Police said they entered his office because it was open as routine safety protocol. Full Story

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Houston-area congressional candidate was dismissed from military over 2006 drunken fight

by Patrick Svitek Updated: July 28, 2021

The candidate, Matt Berg, is running against U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, and says the incident was a turning point in his life, prompting him to seek professional help and become an active community volunteer in Fort Bend County. Full Story

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Freshman GOP Texas congressman made a personal pitch to Joe Biden: Let me help with criminal justice reform

by Abby Livingston Updated: April 29, 2021

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, the former sheriff of Fort Bend County, made the request after Biden's joint address Wednesday night. Biden's answer: "I’ll reach out to you." Full Story

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