The law was supposed to finally take effect, but the court issued an extension as the clock ran out.
State
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Democrat Committee Chairs
Texas Scorecard reached out to all candidates in the runoff election for state Legislature seats, asking them where they stand on one of the top priorities for the GOP.
DEI and the University of North Texas
The university appears to be complying with the new state ban on DEI in higher education, but there’s still more room for reform.
SOURCES: Dade Phelan Campaign Recruit Rick Perry Staffers
Former Perry strategist reportedly offered $250,000 plus a “win bonus” to aid Phelan campaign.
Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Not Seeking Re-election
Rinaldi endorsed former Collin County GOP Chair Abraham George for the position.
MOST RECENT
House Chairman: Dade Phelan Will Not Return as Speaker
State Rep. J.M. Lozano says the time for Democrat chairs in the Texas House is over.
AG Paxton: Frisco ISD Violated Temporary Restraining Order in Electioneering Case
In late February, Paxton’s office accused Frisco ISD of electioneering.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Colony Ridge For Deceptive Sales Tactics
The lawsuit follows a monthslong investigation by the Office of the Attorney General.
Dade Phelan Races to Raise Money from Austin Establishment
Fundraising invitations offer inisight into who is powering Dade Phelan’s campaign.
Pornhub Disables Access to Site in Texas Following Texas’ New Age-Verification Law
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the state’s age-verification requirements for commercial pornography sites are constitutional.
The Shrinking Dennis Bonnen Coalition is Desperately Clinging to Power
The Austin swamp is working overtime to protect the status quo.
Land Commissioner Buckingham Calls Newly Proposed Illegal Alien Processing Center a ‘Band-Aid’
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has planned to build another facility to house illegal aliens in the Laredo area.
Attorney General Proposes New Reporting Requirements for Local Prosecutors
The new rule is meant to create transparency and promote accountability for district and county attorneys.
State Rep. Rogers Set the Stage for School Electioneering Long Before Primary
A newsletter sent out to Garner ISD parents and faculty last fall included an anti-school choice article by Rogers.
Federal Court Upholds Texas Law Protecting Kids From Online Porn
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state’s age-verification requirements for commercial pornography sites are constitutional.
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El Paso Judge Blocks AG Paxton from Obtaining Illegal Alien Shelter Records
Judge Francisco Dominguez called into question Paxton’s motivations behind demanding the information.
Watchdog Group Calls Out Republican Lobbyists for ‘Redwashing’ Blackrock’s Pro-abortion Policies
The American Accountability Foundation sent an e-mail to lawmakers on Monday questioning why any “Republican” lobbyist would represent a woke firm such as Blackrock that is actively promoting abortion.
US House District 23 Headed to Runoff Election
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing Brandon Herrera in the runoff election.
Speaker Hopeful Owns Shares in Bonnen-Phelan Bank
Sources have indicated State Rep. Dustin Burrows is among those attempting to influence the next speaker election.
Over 503K Illegal Aliens Apprehended Since Operation Lone Star Began
Gov. Greg Abbott paraded the three-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star and its successes.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Calls for Dade Phelan to End Campaign After Former Rival Endorses His Opponent
Alicia Davis, who received over 10 percent of the vote in the primary, has endorsed David Covey in the May 28 runoff.
Eliminate Property Taxes, Secure the Border: GOP Voters Make Expectations Known Ahead of 2025
Republican voters approved 13 propositions to help guide the party’s policy priorities.
Texas Schools Struggle To Keep Up With Surge of Illegal Alien Students
A new report details the financial strain that illegal immigration is putting on schools.
Challenger Wins State Board of Education Race, Two Others Head to Runoff
The grassroots surge in the Republican primary also hit the State Board of Education races on March 5.
Mom Speaks Out After Texas Teen Was Allegedly Killed by Illegal Alien
16-year-old Lizbeth Medina was found stabbed to death in the bathtub of her mom’s Texas apartment.