Critics worry it will turn the state into “the de facto marketing arm of Merck.”
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State Representatives Consider Allowing Phones at Polling Locations
The proposal by State Rep. Hillary Hickland would strike current language that prohibits all use of wireless devices 100 feet from voting booths.
AG Paxton Sues Dallas for Banning Licensed Gun Owners From Carrying on Public Property
The attorney general has filed two lawsuits against Dallas for banning licensed handgun holders from carrying on city property.
Texas House Retreats From Honoring Planned Parenthood President Amid Pro-Life Pushback
Republican State Rep. Jared Patterson chairs the committee responsible for memorial resolutions.
TAMU Law Application Emphasizes ‘Racial,’ ‘Gender Identity’ Grievances
Wokeness found at Aggie law school.
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Texas House Passes School Choice Bill for the First Time in History
Gov. Abbott has said he is ready to sign the measure into law, calling it the launch of the “largest school choice program in the nation.”
Reforms for Public University Governance Pass Texas Senate
The legislation ends the “shared governance” model between faculty senates and boards of regents.
Texas Senators Pass Measure Giving $2.5 Billion to Film Industry
The proposal would tie the state’s film incentive program to a new fund and lower cast and crew residency requirements for qualifying productions.
Texas GOP Endorses Conservative Candidates in Local Races
The Republican Party of Texas is endorsing candidates in local races that are nominally “non-partisan.”
Texas Senators Move to Ban Local Government Funding of Abortion Travel Entities
State Sen. Donna Campbell’s measure would expand Texas’ pro-life laws by banning indirect cooperation between the government and abortion providers.
Mayes Middleton Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
He announced he is personally committing $10 million to jumpstart his campaign.
Texas House Set to Honor Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards
Richards served as the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America from 2006 to 2018.
Parents Back Plan To Restrict Kids’ Access to Sexual Content in Public Libraries
Protecting children from harmful sexually explicit material is a legislative priority of the Texas GOP.
School Choice Showdown Set for Wednesday in Texas House
Debate on the House floor is expected to be lengthy and contentious.
Texas Senators Approve Increasing Public Participation in Judicial Oversight
The proposed constitutional amendment would drastically increase the number of members of the public sitting on the state’s judicial oversight committee.
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Officials Continue Investigations Into North Texas Islamic ‘City’
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn called for a federal investigation while Attorney General Ken Paxton expanded his office’s investigation.
Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children from Explicit Products
Activists warn that some stores have begun openly displaying adult-themed items near products intended for children.
How a Perennial Playoff Failure Is Profiting off the Texas Lottery
Are the Cowboys more focused on winning tax-funded contracts than football games?
Dallas ISD Agrees To Enforce Ban on Boys in Girls’ Sports
Attorney General Ken Paxton said biological males have no place in girls’ sports.
Texas Senator’s Measure Creates State Watchdog for Foreign Land Purchases
The proposal seeks to accommodate potential federal and state jurisdictional concerns over limitations on foreign land purchases.
Texas Could Abolish Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases
Proposed legislation would remove governmental immunity from school districts and their employees for acts of intentional sexual abuse, which are on the rise.
Gates of Eagle Pass Park Reopen After One Year of Lockdown
This comes as the Trump administration continues to secure the southwest border.
Texas House Advances Record $337 Billion Budget
The Senate unanimously passed its version of the budget last month, with a proposal largely similar to the one advanced by the House.
Texas Senate Approves Establishment of Homeland Security Division in DPS
The new division within the Texas Department of Public Safety would coordinate efforts among federal, state, and local law enforcement and jurisdictions.
Senators Focus on Protecting Students From Sexual Predators in Schools
School-based law enforcement expert Matt Antkowiak told senators that Texas’ educator misconduct laws allow abuse to hide in plain sight.