José Garza has made headlines for vowing not to prosecute illegal abortions and for not prosecuting certain drug-related cases.
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Tarrant County Public Hospitals Consider Race and Gender When Contracting Medical Equipment Vendors
The public hospitals are giving additional points to vendors owned by minorities or women.
Klein ISD Teacher Jailed for Allegedly Sex Trafficking Students with Son
Klein Cain High School teacher Kedria Grigsby and her son Roger Magee are in Harris County Jail.
Houston-area Lawmakers Call for a Hearing on Houston ISD
The requested hearing is intended to address potential violations of state law, what evidence points to the new superintendent’s education model being effective, and students with disabilities not receiving state-mandated accommodations.
Republican Runoff Candidates Consider ‘Contract with Texas’
Keresa Richardson, who is challenging freshman State Rep. Frederick Frazier for House District 61, signed a similar contract created by Collin County conservative activists.
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Montgomery County Adopts Citizen-Led Library Book Review Policy
The new policy puts citizens in charge of determining what taxpayer-funded library materials are appropriate for children and young adults.
New Details Emerge in Conservative Professor’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against UT
Allegations of nepotism, at the university president’s behest, are a reminder of ugly recent history.
Kerrville City Council Passes Controversial Anti-Solicitation Ordinance Despite Pushback
The ordinance bars all soliciting, peddling, and canvassing on public sidewalks.
Gender Identity Assignment at Houston High School Sparks Concerns Among Parents, Students
The assignment used an online tool called the “Genderbread Person” and asked students to analyze different aspects of gender.
Austin Hires DEI-Promoting City Manager
T.C. Broadnax is currently the City Manager of Dallas, where he has faced criticism for his handling of crime, homelessness, and police oversight.
Granbury ISD Puts $300 Million Bond on May Ballot
Local citizens are speaking out against the tax increase.
Sugar Land to Ban Smoke Shops
The City Council is considering amending the development code to remove “tobacco, hookah, and vapor retail store” as a permitted use, effectively banning any new stores, lounges, or bars that primarily sell tobacco-related products from opening.
Pastors, Residents Speak Out Against Sexually Explicit Books at Fort Bend ISD Board Meeting
Books like What Girls Are Made Of by Elena K. Arnold feature sexual imagery as well as jokes about abortion.
McKinney Airport Expansion PAC Violated Campaign Ethics Laws
The Texas Ethics Commission fined McKinney Above the Rest PAC $2,500 for “substantial” unreported financial activity.
Harris County Voters Seek Criminal Investigation of Huffman Superintendent’s Electioneering
Liberty Justice Center is again helping Texans petition their district attorney to investigate school officials for illegal election interference.
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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.
Mitch Little Beats Freshman State Rep. Kronda Thimesch in Primary
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment featured prominently in the race for House District 65.
State Rep. Jacey Jetton Unseated by Matt Morgan
The impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton was a featured issue in this race.
Mike Olcott Wins Primary Election Against State Rep. Glenn Rogers
This primary election was a rematch from 2022.
State Rep. Travis Clardy Loses Primary Election to Joanne Shofner
The anti-school choice incumbent faced considerable opposition for his vote record on educational freedom.
Brent Money Unseats State Rep. Jill Dutton
Dutton won the vacant seat in a special election only two months ago.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Encourages Parents and Staff to Vote in the Primaries
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde wrote in a news release that this election is “perhaps the most important for public education in Texas history.”