State Rep. James Talarico of Austin said legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom is “idolatrous,” “exclusionary,” and “arrogant.”
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Riley Gaines Urges Texas Lawmakers to ‘Save Women’s Sports’
The former University of Kentucky swimmer shared details from her experience competing against former University of Pennsylvania swimmer William “Lia” Thomas.
Legislation Banning Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Languishes in Texas House
A top lawmaker in the Texas House is sitting on measures that would ban the practice.
House Moves Measure to ‘Rein In Rogue Prosecutors’
The bill’s author says it would “remove politics from prosecution.”
Texas Senate Approves Legislation Setting Limited ‘Guardrails’ Against COVID Mandates
Senate Bill 1024 codifies elements of Gov. Greg Abbott’s continued COVID-19 emergency executive order.
House Committee Considers Legislation Limiting Free Speech Protections
Senate Bill 896 would make substantial changes to the Texas Citizens Participation Act, which is intended to protect the right to free speech.
Leander ISD Proposes $763 Million in Bond Spending
The latest proposal comes a year and half after voters rejected two of three bonds totaling $739 million.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Lauds Senate’s Efforts to End ‘Woke Policies’ in Higher Education
With the passage of legislation to end tenure for college professors, the upper chamber completed its tour de force against divisive social agendas in Texas colleges and universities.
Texas Senate Advances DEI Ban in State Universities
A priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the legislation passed along party lines.
Texas House Tackles Sexually Explicit Books in School Libraries
It’s the first Republican legislative priority to pass the House this session.