As the regular legislative session heads into its final weeks, conservative House members say leadership needs to move quickly to address Republican priorities.
Brandon Waltens
Texas House Approves Former Speaker Dade Phelan’s Meme Regulation Bill
Punishment under the legislation could result in up to a year in jail.
Republican Lawmakers Challenge Speaker Burrows Over Stalled Party Priorities
State Reps. Andy Hopper and Brent Money attempted to force votes on E-Verify and a taxpayer-funded lobbying ban, but were shut down by Speaker Dustin Burrows.
Fourth Time’s the Charm? Beto O’Rourke Hints at Another Run
Voters have told him no three times already—Beto’s hoping the fourth time will finally be different.
Illegal Aliens Cost Texas Hospitals $121.8 Million in Just One Month
Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order mandates that hospitals report quarterly on the costs of providing care to individuals in the country illegally.
Burrows Blocks Effort Limiting Scholarship Program to US Citizens
The Texas House Speaker killed a series of conservative amendments to a proposed scholarship program.
Senate Bill Would Tie Licenses to Ethics Registry, Drawing Sharp Criticism
Critics say the bill would give the TEC dangerous power to destroy the livelihoods of Texans engaged in political speech.
House Leadership Accused of Holding Pro-Life Bill Hostage to Islamic Holiday Push
Stalled legislation would recognize June 24—the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe—as a state holiday.
Rural Health Bill Amended to Prohibit Social Transitioning of Minors
Legislation passed in 2023 to prevent gender mutilation of minors did not address the psychological or social transitioning element.
Texas GOP Priority Bill Stalls While Staffer Accused of Promoting ‘Woke’ Agenda
Legislation to end the sale of obscene products in traditional retail stores has yet to receive a hearing.