The porn industry’s attorney argued that the state’s age verification law unduly burdens adults who want to view sexually explicit content online.
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Meet the Freshmen: Janis Holt
Holt is focusing on pressing issues unique to her district, including the Colony Ridge illegal alien development.
Incoming Lawmaker Leery of Meta Moving Its ‘Content Moderators’ to Texas
Katrina Pierson warned the company to “leave your politics in California.”
Lawmakers Look to Protect Texas Kids From Social Media
A joint committee of state House and Senate members heard ideas for keeping kids safe from explicit content, data mining, and excessive screen time.
New Poll Shows Dustin Burrows’ Approval Underwater in His District
Fifty-seven percent of GOP voters in his district say they would vote for a conservative alternative.
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The Hidden Costs of Property Taxes: Lawmakers Call for Transparency and Reform
State Reps. Mark Dorazio and Pat Curry explain their issues with the current system and plans for reform.
4 Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in Val Verde County
Gov. Greg Abbott designated the violent Venezuelan gang as a foreign terrorist organization last year.
Report: Thousands From Hostile Nations Detained in Texas
Illegal aliens from China, Russia, and Iran have been caught in the Lone Star State.
Meet the Freshmen: David Lowe
Lowe credits his victory to refining his approach and voters’ growing dissatisfaction with the current state of Texas politics.
Violence Against Students Tops List of Texas Teacher Misconduct
More than a third of all educator misconduct reports submitted to the state from September 2021 through July 2024 were for violence against students.
Convicted Rapist Caught Attempting to Illegally Cross Texas Border
The Honduran national was convicted of rape in 2011.
Texas Lawmaker Introduces Measure to Eliminate Daylight-Saving Time
State Sen. Mayes Middleton’s proposal comes after President-elect Donald Trump floated changes to daylight savings time at the federal level.
Texas Drops Annual Vehicle Safety Inspections, Still Requires Fee
Even without annual inspections, Texans must pay a $7.50 replacement fee.
New Measure Targets State Fair Gun Ban, Expands Second Amendment Protections
State Rep. Briscoe Cain filed the legislation after the State Fair of Texas banned firearms on the property.
Meet the Freshmen: Brent Money
Money has stressed the importance of actions over rhetoric when it comes to lawmakers in the Texas House.
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New State Regulation Out-Biden’s Federal Attacks on Oil and Gas Industry
Republican commissioners won’t comment on their proposed rule to impose expensive restrictions favored by “left-wing special interests” on the Texas’ energy sector.
Analysis: Chinese Casino Operator Sands Has Plans to Invade Texas
The battle for the Texas House speakership is now intertwined with the Chinese Communist Party.
Shocking New Report Reveals ‘State Sponsored Child Abuse’ Within Texas School System
Texas Education 911’s research shows a majority of sexual and violent misconduct complaints against school employees are not investigated by the state.
Harris County District Attorney Seeks Death Penalty for Accused Murderers of Jocelyn Nungaray
The two men had entered the country only months before Jocelyn was killed.
Attorney General Paxton Sues New York Doctor for Providing Abortion Pills to Texans
According to Paxton, the doctor’s actions violate state law.
Analysis: Dustin Burrows Headed Toward ‘Most Reviled Republican in Texas’ Status
He’s toxic now, but that toxicity will only grow.
Texas Launches Probe Into 15 Companies Over Use of Children’s Data
The investigation follows a federal lawsuit recently filed against Character.AI accusing its chatbots of explicit and violent suggestions.
One of 40: Texas Electors Prepare to Cast Votes for Trump
Two Texas presidential electors share backgrounds, expectations, and insights.
With Dustin Burrows Flailing, New Names Emerge in Speaker Battle
Sources say the three names most often mentioned as potential replacement candidates are State Reps. Ryan Guillen, Greg Bonnen, and Todd Hunter.
New Measure Would Ban Sale of Obscene Devices in Family-friendly Stores
The law would only allow the sale of sex toys in “sexually oriented businesses.”