The Texas State Senate has voted up on a bill that would effectively prevent steroid users from participating in high school athletics.
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Legislation to Prevent “Passing the Trash” Becomes Law
The law requires now that not just school superintendents report all incidents of the sort, but that school principals do so as well.
House Passes Unconstitutional Bill to Limit Governor’s Appointment Powers
While the Texas House is finally passing various ethics reforms, lawmakers approved legislation last week that would chill the rights of citizens in the Lone Star State.
State Sen. Buckingham pushes Pro-First Amendment Legislation
Instead of restricting free speech to certain areas of campus, Buckingham’s bill would require that students be allowed to speak their minds where, how, and when they want.
Widely Talked About “Sandra Bland Act” Heard in Committee
The Sandra Bland Act was heard in committee for the first time since its introduction by State Representative Garnet Coleman.
Updates: Bad Bill of the Week with State Rep. Stickland
The “Bad Bill of the Week” segment with State Rep. Jonathan Stickland has helped lead to the killing of numerous horrible pieces of legislation, because of the grassroots.
Pro-Life Legislation Works its way through the Chambers
Various pro-life bills are working through the Senate, while facing opposition in the House.
Geren Watering Down Sanctuary Cities Legislation
Geren has hijacked SB 4 and diluted it beyond recognition in the Texas House.
Taylor Fights to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars from Funding Terrorist States
Taylor’s legislation would bar all state and local entities in Texas from allocating taxpayer dollars to invest in terroristic states.
Senators Propose Pre-Empting Local Governments on Ridesharing
The legislation would ease regulation on ridesharing companies by pre-empting local ordinances concerning ridesharing.