A student wishing to enroll in the class must have 6 hours of prerequisite Women’s and Gender Studies coursework already completed.
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Budget Amendments Put Spotlight on Illegal Immigration’s Burden to Taxpayers
393 amendments have been pre-filed ahead of Thursday’s budget debate.
Texas House Committee Hears Parent-Driven Education Reforms
Lawmakers are considering more measures requiring Texas schools to protect students and respect parental rights.
Texas Teachers’ Retirement System Funded Chinese Firms
State agency hides how much it has indirectly invested in Chinese businesses.
Texas House Overwhelmingly Rejects Motion To Remove Speaker Burrows
The motion was tabled 141-2, with five members present but not voting, and two absent.
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Exclusive: State Defense Attorney System for Illegals to End May 1
The news comes after the exposure of a state taxpayer-funded open borders group.
Texas Senators Consider Reforms to the Impeachment Process
State Sen. Birdwell’s proposed impeachment reforms come roughly two years after the failed impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
174 Criminal Aliens Deported From Texas
ICE said 24 were confirmed gang members.
House Education Committee Advances School Choice Legislation
The proposal is a priority of Gov. Greg Abbott.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces Tax Relief Deal for Seniors, Gives Update on Senate Progress
Although Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he has found Speaker Dustin Burrows easy to agree with, he insisted that “now’s the time to get into action.”
Dozens of Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested Outside Austin
Law enforcement took 47 people into custody.
Texas Senators Move to End State DEI Programs and Enforce Biological Sex Designations
One measure bans DEI from state agencies, while another prohibits changes to birth certificates based on “gender identity.”
Sources: Former Texas Lottery Director Reportedly Missing
Sources say authorities have been unable to find Gary Grief, and he could have fled to Mexico. An attorney for Grief has disputed that claim.
Texas House Committee Considers Limiting Foreign Land Ownership
Despite its national security framing, the bill is also drawing fire from some conservatives who argue it doesn’t go far enough.
Texas Lottery Vendor IGT Has Been Fined for Contract Violations
The company argues in a legal filing it didn’t knowingly break the rules.
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Taxpayers Are Funding Illegals’ Defense Attorneys
The state’s ongoing border security efforts come at a cost.
House Committee Considers Bipartisan Ban on Smartphones in Classrooms
A majority of House members support the proposed law to keep smart devices out of students’ hands during school hours.
Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Weakened in Texas Senate
7 Republicans joined Democrats in amending the legislation to allow taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations to continue hiring full-time lobbyists.
Texas Senators Advance Conservative Agenda, Pass Republican Priority Legislation
Protections for Texas children and land have passed the Senate.
Texans Advocate for Stronger Protections From Civil Suits in Self-defense Cases
The protections from civil lawsuits only extend to individuals who are found to have acted with justified force.
Dan Patrick Vows To Shut Down THC Shops in Texas
Patrick says his push is about protecting Texans from a dangerous and deceptive industry.
Texas Lawmakers Consider Bail Denial for Certain Illegals, Violent Offenders
Alexis Nungaray, mother of murdered 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, spoke in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment to deny bail to certain illegals.
Senator Aims To Strengthen Informed Consent in Childhood Vaccinations
Senate Bill 95 allows for civil liability if a healthcare provider administers a vaccine without obtaining informed consent.
State Rep. Pat Curry Puts Texas Parks and Wildlife in DOGE’s Crosshairs
The proposed legislation reassigns the department’s responsibilities to other state agencies.
UT Austin Education School Dominated by Leftwing Ideology, Report Finds
A report found curriculum and instruction courses to be the most left-leaning.