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State Senators Pass Legislation Returning Prayer to Schools
The legislation is a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
University of Texas Bans Drag Shows on Campus
Just last month, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents passed a similar ban.
Allegation: House Stalling Ban on Social Transitioning
Activists worry Speaker Burrows’ referral to the House’s “catch-all” committee will harm children.
Texas Senators Consider Requiring Some Local Law Enforcement To Assist in Deportations
State Sen. Charles Schwertner’s measure would mandate over 40 Texas counties join an ICE program.
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AG Paxton: District Courts Cannot Order Changes of Biological Sex on Driver’s Licenses
Attorney General Paxton’s order says that state agencies should correct driver’s licenses or birth certificates “unlawfully” altered to conform with a person’s self-identified gender.
Exclusive: Club for Growth Launches Six-Figure Ad Buy in Texas To Promote School Choice
The effort is part of a nearly $1 million push from Club for Growth to advance educational savings accounts.
Texas Legislative Session Hits Filing Deadline, House Yet To Pass a Bill
All filed legislation is now eligible for debate and votes.
State Sen. Creighton Introduces Sweeping Higher Education Reform Bill
The proposal, a priority of Lt. Gov. Patrick, would ensure the state’s universities are overseen by the duly appointed regents and not faculty senates.
New Legislation Would Block School Library Books Deemed Too Explicit for Prisons
According to the recently drafted proposal, those books deemed to explicit for Texas prisons would also be inaccessible to children in public schools.
Election Judge Cautions Against Letting Kids Cast Ballots for Parents
State Rep. Ryan Guillen’s measure would allow children under 16 years old to mark ballots at the direction of their parents.
Gov. Abbott Calls on Pastors to Counter ‘Education Monopolists’ in Texas
The governor made it clear that while the Texas Senate has consistently supported school choice, the battle will be won or lost in the Texas House.
Texas Senators Consider Returning Power Over Election Crimes to Attorney General
Following a controversial 2021 ruling, the Texas attorney general lost authority to unilaterally pursue election violations in criminal court.
Texas Senate to Congress: Keep Supreme Court at Nine
Senators are asking Congress to prevent any potential undermining of the Court by future elected officials.
Senator Seeks To Stop School Electioneering on Taxpayers’ Dime
State Sen. Brian Birdwell’s bill aims to prevent misuse of public resources to influence elections.
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Texas Senate Moves Quickly as Patrick Releases More Legislative Priorities
Patrick reiterated that while only 40 bills carry his official priority designation, the Senate is set to pass hundreds of bills.
F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act Would Ban Animal Behavior in Class
The proposal would require all public school districts to include prohibitions on “non-human behavior” in their student codes of conduct.
Analysis: If You Don’t Want to Register as a Lobbyist, Just Hire One
“It’s not easy, I understand. It’s certainly not intuitive,” said TEC Chairman Randy Erben, explaining the state’s lobbyist registration laws.
Texas Senators Tackle MAHA Agenda
Texas senators passed two measures on Wednesday to complement the federal “Make America Healthy Again” initiative.
Texas Senators Pass Measures Clamping Down on AI-Generated Pornography
Two measures penalizing the distribution of AI-generated sexual content depicting children and non-consenting adults now move to the House.
Texas Lawmaker Grills School Board Association on Lobbying, Parental Rights, and DEI
Tony Tinderholt pointed out that TASB previously included DEI in its mission statement and accused the organization of using taxpayer money to promote left-leaning policies in Texas schools.
Letter Highlights Challenges for Gambling Lobby Amid Lottery Scandal
Several House lawmakers are calling for the rejection of all gambling expansion attempts.
Dade Phelan Doubles Down on Meme Regulation Bill Despite First Amendment Concerns
Phelan stood firm on his view of the legislation’s necessity, at one point suggesting that its penalties should be even stricter.
School Choice Battle Intensifies as Texas House Committee Hears Testimony
The proposal is a key priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, who made school choice a central issue in last year’s Republican primaries.
Lobbyists Exploit Loophole To Get Reserved Capitol Parking
State Preservation Board is allowing lobbyists to cheaply reserve prime parking at the Capitol.