A recent audit uncovered several issues with financial management at the commission.
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Report: CCP Infiltration of Texas Cities
State Sen. Bob Hall recommends any ban on agreements between Texas and Chinese cities needs to be enforced.
Legislation Filed to Give Texas Attorney General Additional Prosecutorial Powers
State Sen. Bryan Hughes’ measure would give the attorney general the power to prosecute crimes related to elections, abortion, and abuse of office when local prosecutors fail to act.
Report: Public Utility Commission Yet To Begin Rulemaking for Energy Reliability Laws
Although the commission made assurances it was on schedule to meet statutory deadlines, a report indicates that it still needs to gather more data and hire more staff.
Report: Chinese Drones Threaten Texas
State lawmakers recommend banning any more purchases of DJI drones by first responders.
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Texas Challenges Biden’s Parting Ban on Offshore Oil Leases
The lawsuit aims to prevent the “unlawful restriction” of offshore drilling.
Legislation Filed to End Tenure at Texas Public Universities
While Texas and other states have weakened tenure protections, none have successfully passed a ban on tenure.
AG Paxton Secures Win Against Deferred Action Policy
Though the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that the DACA policy is unlawful, the injunction only applies to Texas.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Upholds GOP Priority, Names All Republican Committee Chairs in Senate
Patrick’s committee chair appointments for the legislative session do not include any members of the minority party.
Texas Joins Multi-state Lawsuit Over Gas Water Heater Regulation
Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to continue opposing President Biden’s “lawless” regulatory overreach until President-elect Trump’s inauguration.
Online Lottery Ticket Vendor Partners With Uber to Entice Gambling?
Lotto.com is selling scratch tickets online, violating lottery rules and state law.
Texas Takes On Porn Industry at US Supreme Court
The porn industry’s attorney argued that the state’s age verification law unduly burdens adults who want to view sexually explicit content online.
A&M Business School Dean Historically Supports DEI and ESG
In an application letter to the Mays Dean Search Committee, Sharp declared his commitment to DEI and ESG initiatives.
Report: Security Needed at Texas Universities
Expert suggests universities need to button down in the areas of research, travel, and foreign gifts and contracts.
DOJ and Austin Real Estate Developer Reach Plea Agreement
The case linked to Ken Paxton’s impeachment ends with a whimper.
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Texas Senator Proposes State Homeland Security Division
State Sen. Tan Parker’s legislation would establish a Homeland Security Division within the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Meet the Freshmen: Joanne Shofner
Shofner has emphasized the importance of accountability and staying grounded in her faith.
Lawmaker Proposes Reviews to Assess Economic Value of University Degrees
The measure would halt programs with debt-to-earnings ratios of over 125 percent.
House Rules Debate Comes Late as GOP Seeks End to Democrat Chairs
The last time the rules were voted on this late was in 2009, the first session of former Speaker Joe Straus.
Meet the Freshmen: Keresa Richardson
A homeschooling advocate, Richardson emphasized the importance of giving parents more control over their children’s education.
Democrat Coalition Propels Dustin Burrows to Speaker of the Texas House
More Democrats than Republicans voted for Burrows’ speakership.
State Sen. Brandon Creighton Named President Pro Tempore as Session Begins
Creighton was sworn in on the same Bible his ancestor was sworn in on when he represented his district over 120 years ago.
Grassroots Activists Charter Buses to State Capitol to Champion Ban of Democrat Chairs
Activists lobbied their lawmakers in support of GOP priorities.
Dallas ISD Admin Claims ‘Loopholes’ Let Boys Play in Girls’ Sports
The administrator said that she has no fear of going to jail for advocating for the LGBT agenda in education.
Texas A&M President Backtracks on Sponsoring DEI Conference After Gov. Pressure
President Mark Welsh has canceled university participation in a DEI conference after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to fire him.