Following a lawsuit from the attorney general, the operator of “Chaturbate” will establish guidelines to abide by state age verification laws and is required to pay nearly $700K to Texas.
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What Will Texas Do to Protect Female Students From Biden’s Title IX Rewrite?
Texas lawmakers are calling for action to protect girls.
Laredo Journalist Arrested For Questioning Government Officials Turns to Supreme Court
“If that is not an obvious violation of the Constitution, it’s hard to imagine what would be,” the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals previously determined
3 Texas Teachers Arrested in 3 Days for Sex with Students
Two of the three were football coaches, while a fourth teacher was fired for alleged sexual misconduct.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden V. Texas Medical Board Showdown
The protracted fight over medical freedom has been costly to Bowden.
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Attorney General to Take over Prosecution of Harris County Judge Staff
Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said that she felt the Attorney General’s office would be the best agency to prosecute the cases.
Texas GOP Exploring Options to Close Primary Elections From Democrat Interference
Nearly 73 percent of Republican voters approved a resolution in support of closed primaries during the primary election last month.
Greg Abbott: Antisemitic Protestors Should Be Expelled From Texas Universities
Officers from the Department of Public Safety were sent to an anti-Israel protest at the University of Texas, resulting in several arrests.
Study: Texas’ Financial Transparency Has Worsened Since 2019
The largest factor is the state’s inclusion of misleading or confusing deferred items in its latest financial reports.
Democrats in Texas House Call on Biden to End ‘Unconditional Support’ to Israel
The letter was signed by 10 House Democrats, including one of House Speaker Dade Phelan’s committee chairs.
Texas Democrats Lose Latest Attempt to Force Universal Voting By Mail
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Democrats’ request to hear arguments against the state’s age limit for using mail-in ballots.
Texas Supreme Court Puts Harris County’s Guaranteed Income Scheme On Hold
The attorney general has labeled the program “unlawful.”
Lawmaker Seeks to Reject Federal Education Funds After Title IX Rewrite Protecting ‘Gender Identity’
The new version would add “gender identity” as a protected class, which State Rep. Brian Harrison says will put Texas students in imminent danger.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Ensuring Election Security
Candidates shared their thoughts on how Texas can make elections more secure.
Texas GOP Releases May Local Election Endorsements
Some voters will also be asked to consider expensive bonds on their local ballots.
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Attorney General Paxton Highlights Importance of Recent SCOTUS Ruling for Border Security Case
The federal government has invoked the Supremacy Clause to prevent Texas’ new border security law from taking effect.
ANALYSIS: Why Are They Afraid of Questions?
Big-government apologists are furious that Dan Patrick thinks the Senate should ask more questions about Texas’ property tax system.
A First: Texans to Elect Appraisal District Directors in May
Voters in Texas counties with a population of 75,000 or more will elect three new members to their appraisal district board of directors.
Texas Taxpayers Continue to Fund Sky-high Superintendent Salaries
A total of 89 top school administrators take home salaries of $300,000 or more.
Equal Rights Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit Challenging Job Grant Contest That Excludes White Contractors
The group is requesting a temporary restraining order, arguing that racial discrimination constitutes irreparable harm.
TLR to Help Dade Phelan Raise Money in Houston
The Houston event is part of a series of fundraisers Phelan has hosted after coming in second place to former Orange County GOP Chairman David Covey in the March primary.
Texas Education is a Magnet for Illegal Aliens
A fake headline resurfaced the debate on education for illegal aliens.
Suspected Illegal Aliens Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography at Stash House
The individuals arrested are believed to be of Asian and Guatemalan descent.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on School Choice
School Choice has played a prominent role in this primary election after the the Texas House killed a proposal last year.
State Lawmaker Faces Heat for Employment by Lobbying Firm
State Rep. Gary VanDeaver is currently facing a primary runoff election against Chris Spencer.