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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.
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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.
Gun Owners Rally at Texas Capitol
Several state legislators spoke at the rally in support of the Second Amendment.
UNT Students Remove Art Exhibit After Lawmakers Decry Antisemitism
Students took down a controversial art exhibit, but a pro-Palestine lecture is still set to be held despite lawmakers’ calls for its cancelation.
State Representative to Texas Lottery Director: ‘I Want My Money Back’
Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell faced a barrage of questions from lawmakers on the online courier issue and shady jackpot winnings.
Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Protecting Parental Rights
The constitutional amendment would codify common law on parental rights.
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Texas House Majority Backs School Choice Bill for the First Time
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has made school choice a legislative priority, called the milestone a “remarkable achievement” for parents and educators.
Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas
Texas’ anti-SLAPP law protecting citizens from frivolous lawsuits is under threat.
Texas House Suspends Rules to Honor Group Opposing Voter ID
The League of Women Voters has consistently opposed election security laws, including voter ID requirements.
Paxton Investigates Texas Lottery Over Suspicious Wins
An investigation by the attorney general’s office is the latest development in the scandal-plagued Texas Lottery Commission.
A Conversation on School Choice
With both the Texas House and Senate considering ESA legislation, two conservatives argue the merits of school choice.
$113K Funneled Into Legislator’s Pocket Via Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Payouts?
Democrat State Rep. Mary Gonzalez is the executive director of the School Board Members for Latino Equity, which is reportedly funded with taxpayer dollars from the Texas Association of School Boards.
State Sen. Kolkhorst: New Measures Seek To Bring MAHA to Texas
Senate Bill 25 will be considered by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday.
New Measure Seeks to End Faculty Senate Power in University Decision-Making
The measure follows faculty senate clashes with both lawmakers and a university’s board of regents.
House Lawmaker Files Measure To Allow Over-the-counter Ivermectin
Texas is one of several states filing legislation to make ivermectin more accessible.
Texas Senators Rip Lottery Commission in Committee Hearing, Pass Courier Ban
During the hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to expand his investigation into the commission.