Mario Sandoval now faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
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State Rep. Harrison Files Bill to End DEI-Influenced Courses in Public Universities
Brian Harrison says the bill would “finally end all DEI in public institutions in Texas.”
Texas Decertifies ES&S E-Pollbooks After Election Day Failures
Some counties are rushing to replace the ES&S system with another option.
Dallas Anti-ICE Protestors Threaten To Run Over Conservative News Personality
This comes as protestors against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are flooding cities across the country.
Abbott Pushes for School Choice, Teacher Pay Raises, and Tax Relief in State of the State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott issued seven items for the legislature to begin addressing immediately.
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Energy Expert Warns Texas Grid Is More Fragile Than During Winter Storm Uri
Energy Alliance Policy Director Bill Peacock said the reliability of the state’s grid is not keeping up with the demand for electricity, which follows Texas’ economic growth.
South San Antonio ISD Conservator Recommends TEA Appoint Board of Managers
According to Texas law, the trustees of South San Antonio ISD have not been meeting the standards necessary to maintain its status as an independent school district.
Burrows Hemorrhages Support as Harless Backs Cook
With Harless’ announcement today, only one of Harris County’s nine Republican House members—Lacey Hull—remains aligned with Burrows.
County GOP Chairs Urge Unity, Support State Rep. David Cook for House Speaker
The chairs wrote that any Republican House member who fails to support Cook will be held accountable.
UT-Austin Course Promotes ‘LGBT’ Agenda
One of the textbooks encourages the sexualization of minors.
Dustin Burrows Faces Scrutiny Over ‘Speaker-Elect’ Designation
Burrows began using the title in invitations to a series of fundraising events scheduled for this week.
Two Harris County Lawmakers Withdraw Support for Burrows’ Speaker Bid
Once listed as supporters of Dustin Burrows, Mano DeAyala and Charles Cunningham reportedly say they will support the Republican nominee, David Cook.
Trump Jr. Rips GOP Defectors in Speaker Showdown
Donald Trump Jr.’s intervention underscores the growing national attention on the Texas House speaker race.
Republicans Call to Rein in the Texas Ethics Commission’s Policing of Free Speech
The executive committee called for removing the TEC’s authority over private citizens and preventing its further expansion.
Will Texas Legislators Advance Reforms to Public Education?
One grassroots organization focused on education welcomes the addition of novel ideas to the conversation.
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U.S. 5th Circuit Hears Galveston County Redistricting Appeal
The case could transform how electoral boundaries are drawn across Texas and beyond.
Abbott Calls Fourth Special Session on School Choice, Border Security
The Texas governor says there is more work to be done.
Ken Paxton Files Suit Against Former Employees
Earlier this year, the Office of the Attorney General and the so-called “whistleblowers” reached a settlement for $3.3 million to avoid a costly court battle.
Texas House Unveils New School Choice Plan
The plan includes Education Savings Accounts, teacher pay raises, and additional funding for school districts.
Speech Regulators Fight Disclosure to Lawmakers About Closed-Door Hearings
The Texas Ethics Commission has requested the attorney general rule on whether it must release information about its secretive processes to legislators.
State Lawmaker Calls for More Conservative Priorities on Next Special Session Agenda
State Rep. Brian Harrison says Texas needs to be leading the fight.
Only 2 Measures Reach Governor’s Desk in Third Special Session
With just one day left in the third special session, lawmakers have only passed measures for two of the four agenda items.
Infiltration: Communist China and the University of Texas
The UT Board of Regents has allowed one of the state’s premier universities to become entangled with a hostile foreign government.
3 School Districts Asking for Big Bonds Plus Higher Tax Rates
Clear Creek, Granbury, and Lewisville ISDs put propositions on the ballot that will increase local property tax burdens.
Dan Patrick to Dade Phelan: ‘No One Takes You Seriously Anymore’
Patrick has previously called on Phelan to resign.