The THC ban passed the Senate again despite an earlier veto by Gov. Abbott.
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State Rep. Proposes ‘Save James Act’ to Stop Social Transition of Kids
Freshman State Rep. David Lowe said the law is designed to “put the final nail in the coffin of the child gender transition industry in Texas.”
Report: Property Taxes Consist of Nearly Half of All State-Local Tax Revenue in 2023
Although the number of property-taxing units is rising, school districts still impose the largest property tax burden.
New Measure Could End Taxpayer Funding to the American Library Association
The ALA has faced criticism for its opposition to restrictions on inappropriate materials in children’s libraries.
Lawmakers File Measures To Bring Ten Commandments, Prayer to Texas Schools
Both efforts were endorsed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and were listed among his top 25 priorities for the legislative session.
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Texans Pay $50,000 per Student at Government-run Schools
One economist is highlighting that when property taxes and debt are combined, residents pay a staggering amount to send their children to Texas public schools.
Texas Detained, but Feds Released Terror Watchlist Suspect
The man was first detained near Del Rio, released by federal border patrol, and later rearrested in New York after being identified on the terror watch list.
Lawmakers to Examine University “Governance” as Part of Expanding DEI Ban
Texas universities practice “shared governance” with woke faculty.
Republican Oil Regulators Impose Biden-style Restrictions on Energy Production
Texas Railroad Commission adopted new “environmental” rules that experts say will make it harder for Donald Trump to “drill, baby, drill.”
Proposal Would Allow Citizens Injured by Illegal Aliens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
House Bill 1645 would allow a person injured by an illegal alien’s crime to file a lawsuit against local entities or university police departments that enact sanctuary policies.
Specialist: Georgetown ISD Case Part of Disturbing Trend Among Youth
An investigation found a fourth grader harassed and assaulted another fourth grader.
Holding Republicans Accountable: New $20 Million PAC Seeks to Strengthen Conservative Majority
The Texas Republican Leadership Fund is being established “to elect ‘true’ conservatives to crucial leadership roles.”
Texas Casts 40 Electoral College Ballots for Trump
The chamber broke out into cheers as the votes were cast for Trump and Vance.
Speaker Battle Fuels Early 2026 Primary Challenges for Texas Republicans
The Republican Party of Texas has made clear it will seek to censure members who fail to vote for the party’s nominee for Speaker.
Anti-Trafficking Group Urges Abbott To Prioritize Protecting Children From Harmful Content
Jaco Booyens Ministries wants Abbott to strengthen protections and ensure children’s libraries are stocked with age-appropriate materials.
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Texas Supreme Court Stays Court Decision Allowing Abortion
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court’s ruling allowing a pregnant woman to get an abortion.
Houston Mayoral Victory Marks End of Democrat Chairs in Texas Senate
State Sen. John Whitmire was the last Democrat committee chair in the Senate.
Texas Schools Drop ‘Woke’ Scholastic Book Fairs
New family-friendly alternatives are now available.
Dangerous Ties: Communist China and Texas A&M
The pursuit of global partnerships by Texas universities comes at the expense of national security and the potential dissemination of foreign influence.
Big Win for Galveston County: Court Keeps Redistricting Maps in Place for 2024
Fifth Circuit judges also signaled the county is likely to win its appeal to the full court, which will transform redistricting across Texas.
Texas Republican National Committeewoman Not Seeking Re-election
Toni Anne Dashiell has been a strong supporter of RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel.
Attorney General Warns Judge Cannot Protect Hospitals and Doctors that Violate Texas’ Abortion Laws
Attorney General Ken Paxton says the temporary restraining order will “expire long before the statute of limitations.”
Gov. Abbott Continues Endorsements Against Incumbents
State Representatives Travis Clardy and Drew Darby are the governor’s latest anti-school choice targets.
Texas Joins Daily Wire and The Federalist to Sue State Department Over Censorship
The State of Texas has joined two media outlets in suing the U.S. Department of State for conspiring to censor American media companies.
As Special Session Ends, Dan Patrick Says Dade Phelan is ‘Impossible to Work With’
School choice is once again a casualty of the Texas House at the end of the fourth special session in Austin.