Abraham George says the battle is about defining the future of the Republican Party in Texas and nationwide.
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Report Card: How Did Texas Lawmakers Do Supporting Medical Liberty?
Texans for Vaccine Choice has released ratings of how state lawmakers voted on medical freedom legislation.
Reform Advocate Says Texas’ New Laws Are Improving Child Protective Services
Carrie Wilcoxson, a former investigator for the Department of Family and Protective Services, highlighted two new measures that passed this session.
Texas Lawmakers Respond to Parents Demanding Protections for Children
Legislators took big steps to stop the sexualization of Texas kids, but a few key bills did not make it across the finish line.
Left-Wing Groups Fight Against Termination of In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
A federal judge has been asked to let groups intervene in the settlement that ended the Texas Dream Act.
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New Law Protects Property Owners, Assists in Removing Squatters
Anti-squatting legislation bolsters property rights for Texans.
US Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Texas Child Sex Offender’s Conviction
The case focuses on the interpretation of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act regarding the use of habeas corpus petitions.
AG Paxton Files Suit Against Genetic Testing Company Over Privacy Concerns
Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have filed suit against the direct to consumer genetic testing company, 23andMe, over concerns regarding the sale of personal information.
Texas Republicans Secure Border Enforcement, Face Setbacks on Broader Immigration Legislation
Legislation to mandate E-Verify failed to pass the House.
Trump DOJ Official Aaron Reitz Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
His campaign announcement included praise from Trump, who described Reitz as “a true MAGA attorney” and “a warrior for our Constitution.”
New STAAR Results Reveal Students ‘Not Where They Need To Be Academically’
The Texas Education Agency released high school End-of-Course assessments for Spring 2025.
Houston Doctor Warns Texas Needs More Robust Medical Freedom Protections
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden praised the Idaho Legislature’s elimination of almost all medical mandates and urged Texas to take further steps to secure medical liberty.
City Officials Across Texas Promise Order on Saturday Ahead of Nationwide Protests
Protests over federal immigration law enforcement are planned throughout Texas.
Gov. Abbott to Deploy Texas National Guard Amid Nationwide Protests, Riots
Planned protests against ICE are expected Saturday in cities across the country.
Texas to Launch Nation’s Largest School Choice Program
Texas’ education savings account program is set to reshape schooling for up to 100,000 students.
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House Greenlights $1.5 Billion in Film Subsidies
Originally slated at up to $500 million per biennium for ten years, an amendment was added to cap the program’s cost at $300 million per biennium.
UT-Austin Promotes Abortion
The Law School and College of Liberal Arts are the worst offenders.
Texas Faces Educator Sexual Misconduct ‘Crisis’
The number of teachers and school employees charged with sex crimes continues to grow.
Texas House Passes Bill to Abolish the Lottery Commission
The lottery will be moved to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House Passes Weakened Higher Education Reform Bill
A time consuming conference committee is likely.
House Passes Immigration Enforcement Bill Mandating Local ICE Cooperation
Lawmakers approved legislation requiring counties with jails to enter into immigration enforcement agreements with the federal government.
House Advances Legislation on Prayer and Ten Commandments in Schools
Two of the three measures considered were legislative priorities of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Lawmakers Look to Slash School Superintendents’ Severance Pay
Senators heard a House-passed bill to limit the tax-funded payouts to six months’ salary and benefits.
House Members Push to Pass Abortion Pill Ban Before Time Runs Out
All Senate bills must be passed out of the House by Tuesday, May 27, at midnight.
House Lawmakers Pass Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn
The measure criminalizes the possession and production of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.