Improper relationship between educator and student is a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison.
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Texas School Superintendent Salaries Continue to Soar
“Superintendents are getting rich at taxpayer expense,” says Texas Public Policy Foundation’s James Quintero.
Another Grand Prairie Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’
Cody Bush is the second Grand Prairie ISD teacher charged this school year.
Texas Senate Advances ‘Fix’ to Restore Felony Penalty for Illegal Voting
Republican lawmakers are fixing a problem they themselves created.
Tyler ISD Middle School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
Dozens of educators across Texas have recently been accused or convicted of sex crimes involving students and other children.
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BREAKING: Prosper ISD School Board President Arrested for Indecency with a Child
Trustee Drew Wilborn was booked into Dallas County jail on Wednesday.
Dallas Turning Another Hotel Into Homeless Shelter
Would be the fifth such property converted with tax dollars in Dallas.
Texas GOP to Focus on Banning Democrat Chairs in Rules Fight
“Given the track record, Republicans have no reason to expect priority legislation to be passed through any committee chaired by Democrats.”
Texas Secretary of State John Scott to Resign at Year End
“Texas has made tremendous progress in restoring faith in our elections over the past year.”
Scandal-plagued Prosper ISD Won’t Say if Demoted Cheer Coach Is Still Employed by District
Many parents cheered the news that Cameron Jones “will no longer be the head cheer coach at Prosper High School.”
Collin County Ends Automatic Deduction of Union Dues
Local officials delivered where Republicans at the state level have failed.
Tie Election Leads to Rematch for Pilot Point Mayor
Early voting in the December 13 special runoff starts November 28.
Collin County DA Greg Willis Responds to ‘Lawsuit Full of Lies’
“The truth is on our side, and the rule of law will win the day.”
Plano ISD Refuses to Disclose Taxpayer Money Spent Boosting Billion-Dollar Bonds
The lack of transparency further undermines trust in the district’s officials.
Governor Greg Abbott Calls for Investigation of Harris County Elections
Harris County elections have been plagued by issues for years.
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Conservative Leader Terry Wade to Direct Collin County GOP
As executive director, Wade will help navigate the local Republican party through the November 2022 elections and 2023 legislative session.
Burleson ISD Must Put Wrongfully Rejected School Board Challenger on the Ballot
A court ordered the district to hold a special election between the incumbent and challenger Nona Reed, who officials unlawfully kept off the May 7 ballot.
Operation Lone Star Funding Running Out
Adjutant General Thomas Suelzer addresses funding concerns while testifying before State Senate Committee on Border Security.
North Texans Rally Against Obscene Books in Schools
Parents say McKinney ISD and other districts need to keep sexually explicit material away from school kids.
Keller ISD Parents Want Transparency on Explicit Library Books
Community members are rallying at tonight’s Keller ISD school board meeting.
Harris County GOP Asks Court for ‘Independent Oversight’ of Elections
Republican officials reveal another 175 uncounted Election Day ballots were found last night.
Another South Texas School Board Member Admits Taking Bribes
Oscar Salinas is the second La Joya ISD trustee convicted on federal public corruption charges this year.
Grassroots America – We The People Endorses Allen West for Governor
The endorsement comes after the group held a forum earlier this month with Abbott’s three biggest challengers.
SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS: Frisco City Council
Rummel, Shipman headed to March runoff.
SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS: McKinney City Council
Patrick Cloutier’s campaign was funded by current council members and the McKinneyTEAM PAC.