Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the special session call to include teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education.
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Katy ISD Students Asked to Reflect on ‘White Privilege’
The assignment potentially breaks Texas’ law prohibiting educators from teaching that one race is inherently superior to another race.
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Border Security Measures
Three measures dealing with funding, increased criminal penalties for smuggling, and criminal penalties for improper entry from a foreign nation received approval.
18 FBI Terror Watchlist Suspects Arrested in September at the Border
More FBI terror watchlist suspects have been arrested along the southwest border in fiscal year 2023 than in the past six years combined.
Record-Breaking Levels of Illegal Alien Encounters Continue
September broke the monthly total encounters record, while the conclusion of the federal fiscal year broke the previous year’s record by nearly 100,000.
McKinney ISD Mother Accuses the District of Retaliation
After a case of bullying ended with a student in the hospital, his mom says the school is attempting to send him to an alternative school to silence her grievances against McKinney ISD.
Texas Senate Moves Swiftly Through Special Session Agenda While House Meanders
Senators passed measures on three of the four special session agenda items, while the House has yet to hold a committee meeting.
House Speaker Dade Phelan Bans Lawmaker From Asking Questions
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt often questions Phelan’s decisions from the back microphone on the House Floor.
Texas Senate Border Security Committee Passes New Measures
Measures to increase penalties for human smuggling and penalize illegal border crossers are set to return to the Senate floor for a vote.
Texas Senators Consider Measure Banning Employers from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines
The Texas Senate is moving swiftly to address the special session’s agenda items.