The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act has been hailed as a legislative model for other states.
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Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Act Approved by Senate
The measure codifies portions of Gov. Greg Abbott’s ongoing emergency executive order recognizing an individual’s right to “informed consent.”
Lawmaker Wants to Ensure Students Learn About Pregnancy
State Sen. Angela Paxton’s bill would add instruction about fetal development to the state’s middle school health curriculum.
Texas House Rejects Record-setting Property Tax Relief
The Republican-controlled chamber killed an amendment that would have provided $20 billion of property tax relief.
LGBTQ Activists Attack Lawmakers for Trying to Protect Texas Kids
The Senate Education Committee is considering legislation to clarify and enforce standards for sex education in public schools.
Following Setback, 200+ Citizens Attend School Choice Hearing
While legislation has passed the Senate, attention has turned to the Texas House on school choice.
DA Defends Murder Conviction for Army Sergeant Who Killed BLM Protestor
Gov. Greg Abbott has stated he intends to pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry for the 2020 shooting death of BLM protester Garrett Foster.
To Create More Green Spaces, Lawmaker Pushes for Government Control of Private Property
Legislation by State Rep. Justin Holland would facilitate creation of conservation easements, which are favored by the Biden administration to fight the “climate crisis.”
Texas Senate Approves School Choice
The legislation faces an uncertain future in the Texas House, which has already voted against funding school choice programs.
Texas House Unanimously Approves Costly Data Privacy Overhaul
The proposal is modeled after the California Consumer Privacy Act and backed by corporations like Microsoft and Walmart, but critics say it would be costly and ineffective.