The embattled A&M president previously declined to act.
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Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April mandating English proficiency for commercial driver’s license holders.
Sen. Creighton Appointed Sole Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor
This appointment triggers a 21-day waiting period.
Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments in Classrooms
The attorney general argued that blocking the display of the Ten Commandments constitutes a misinterpretation of constitutional principles.
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Specialist: UT-MD Anderson Has Risky Connections With China
Questions were raised about funding sources for MD Anderson researchers.
Texas House Rejects Scaled-Back Property Tax Bill
If Senate Bill 10 had passed, it would not have lowered property tax bills.
SOURCES: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Dying in House
Despite strong support within the chamber, State Affairs Chairman Ken King is reportedly blocking it.
State Sen. Creighton Positioned to Become Texas Tech Chancellor
A lawmaker will now be tasked with implementing the law he wrote.
From School Choice To Bail Reform: Hundreds of Laws Now Enforceable
On September 1, hundreds of new laws took effect in Texas.
Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law
The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.
Texas A&M Fights Records Request on New Civics Initiative
Secrecy shrouds the development of the “Aggie Lyceum.”
TAMU Regents Reconstitute Faculty Senates as Advisory-Only
The move brings Texas A&M into compliance with state law.
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
With abortion facilities already shut down, pro-life lawmakers argue the next front in the battle is the online pipeline of chemical abortions.
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
Agencies and political subdivisions will face steep fines for violations.
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Impossible Foods Targets Small Texas Business in Lawsuit
The “meat-substitute” company has a history of litigating small businesses into submission.
Report: China Made Up 8% of Foreign Buyers in Texas Real Estate Market In 2024
A new state law prohibiting citizens of hostile foreign governments from purchasing Texas land will soon take effect.
Poll: Majority of Republican Primary Voters Support THC Ban
As lawmakers consider legislation banning THC, 62 percent of Republican primary voters are in support of such a measure.
Texas AG Sues ‘Big Pharma’ Company Eli Lilly for Bribery
Attorney General Paxton is calling out “Big Pharma” for compromising medical decision-making.
AG Paxton Secures Commitment From Kellogg’s To Eliminate Artificial Dyes
The food giant had previously removed artificial coloring from cereals sold in countries with stricter ingredient safety requirements.
NIXON: ‘Texas Can Redraw Its Maps Anytime. And the Courts Agree.’
Far from destroying democracy, mid-decade redistricting reflects processes that are messy, political, and entirely accountable to voters.
All Bets Are Off in Texas Online Sports Betting
Texas’ longstanding opposition to gambling is threatened by Kalshi circumventing the law.
Report: House Democrats Planning Return to Texas Capitol
The fight over the quorum break has increasingly spilled into the courts.
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
The current impasse began when House Democrats fled the state to block legislation on new congressional maps.
Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
The measure would replace the current STAAR test with a three-part assessment administered at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.