UT Professor Jennifer McClearen also took aim at the state’s lack of COVID restrictions.
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Illegal Alien Found Stuffed Inside Suitcase in Human Smuggling Attempt
The man was found in the suitcase by Border Patrol agents in Uvalde.
Fort Worth Police Chief: Border Security Measure ‘Will Not Change’ Mission
A state lawmaker and a Tarrant County official believe the measure primarily applies to border counties.
Dallas Charter Review Commission to Consider Allowing Non-US Citizens to Serve on Government Boards
The proposal would change the language in the city charter from “citizen” to “residents” or “people.”
UT-Austin Think Tank Hosts Discussion on Internet Censorship
The policy discussion considered the recently argued U.S. Supreme Court case Netchoice v. Paxton, which was filed in response to a law passed by the Texas legislature in 2021.
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Princeton ISD Removes 100+ ‘Inappropriate’ Library Books
School board trustees took action to remove the books from circulation for review following an audit by Citizens Defending Freedom.
Lewisville ISD Drag Teacher Resigns
The teacher was exposed by Libs of TikTok last month.
Harris County District Attorney Ousted by Soros-backed Challenger Sean Teare
Incumbent District Attorney Kim Ogg lost by a nearly 50 point margin.
Gillespie County Republicans Successfully Hand-count Primary Ballots
Following months of preparation, hundreds of volunteers helped count thousands of paper ballots within 24 hours.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sued 7 School Districts for Electioneering
Paxton filed his seventh lawsuit against a school district for illegal electioneering.
State House Incumbents Win 3 of 4 Collin County GOP Primaries
The race to be the Republican nominee for House District 61 is headed to a May runoff.
Shelley Luther Beats State Rep. Reggie Smith in Rematch
The two previously went head-to-head in 2022.
State Rep. Steve Allison Loses to Marc LaHood
The anti-school choice incumbent has lost to local attorney LaHood.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.
Hillary Hickland Defeats State Rep. Hugh Shine
School choice has been the main point of contention throughout the race.
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Harris County’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program May Be in Jeopardy
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt has asked the attorney general to look into the legality of such a program.
Republican Primary Election for House District 128 Seat Heats Up
Incumbent State Rep. Briscoe Cain is being challenged by local activist Bianca Gracia.
Willis Independent School District Proposes New Bonds Totaling $218.1 Million
The district is asking voters to approve additional debt and a new tax increase only two years after voters approved a $143 million bond proposition.
McKinney Mayor Pushes Plan to Extend City Officials’ Term Limits
The proposed city charter amendment would allow Mayor Fuller to seek a third four-year term next year.
Dallas Police Department Saved Nearly 100 Trafficked Children in 2023
The Dallas Police Department revealed that they rescued 99 children from human traffickers and made 190 arrests.
State Board of Education Incumbent Tom Maynard Rewrites History
His primary challenger Mary Bone called his version of events into question.
Central Texas Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student
Leander ISD informed parents that Michael Winters was placed on administrative leave once the district learned of the alleged sexual contact.
League City Special Election for City Council Seat Heads to Runoff
The runoff will be between firefighter Courtney Chadwell and League City Parks boardmember Ange Mertens.
Appeals Court Denies Petition to Declare Hagenbuch Ineligible for State Senate Race
A separate challenge to Hagenbuch’s residency in Texas Senate District 30 will be back in court this week.
Dallas Police Association Endorses Embattled State Rep. Frederick Frazier
Frazier has been under public scrutiny after pleading guilty to criminal mischief and no contest to two counts of attempted impersonation of a public servant.