“Parents deserve the freedom to choose the education that is best for their child.”
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Grassroots Organizations Request Gov. Abbott Include Conservative Priorities in Emergency Items
The governor will soon address Texans in his state of the state address, determining therein his priorities for the 88th Legislative Session.
New Legislation Would Ban Critical Race Theory on Texas Public Universities
“Texas must push back on the progressive agenda to indoctrinate the minds of our future and I’m proud to help lead the effort!”
Lawmakers Urge All School Districts to Leave Texas Association of School Boards
“I appreciate my colleagues joining me in fighting to stop the continued weaponization of our constituents’ tax dollars against them.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Appoints Border Czar
“It is clear that when the federal government refuses to secure our borders, the states must step in and act.”
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Public High School Teacher and Youth Pastor Busted in Prostitution Sting
“There are a lot of misconceptions about the people that consume this.”
Texans Brace for Winter Blast
Ahead of the two-year anniversary of the deadly 2021 winter storm, some experts say not enough has been done.
Texas Mafia: Reviving and Rebranding Crony Corruption
“I think that this whole system has been built in a very anti-taxpayer manner.”
H-E-B and UT Sponsor Dinner ‘Celebrating’ LGBT Advocacy
The dinner included a COVID-19 vaccine entry requirement.
Exclusive: Records Reveal Texans Are Fed up With Property Taxes
Citizens slam high property tax bills in correspondence with Gov. Greg Abbott’s office.
Vaccine Choice Rally Draws Hundreds to the Texas Capitol
“It is time to end mandates and put Texans first, because Texans call the shots!”
Texas Sues Biden Administration for Circumventing Immigration Law
“This unlawful amnesty program, which will invite hundreds of thousands of aliens into the U.S. every year, will only make this immigration crisis drastically worse.”
Texas Lawmaker Files New Bill to Ban ‘All-ages’ Drag Shows in Texas
“With HB 1266, Texas children will be prevented from being exposed to overly sexual content that will rob them of their innocence for the sake of furthering radical ideologies.”
University of Texas Athletic Department to Host First-ever ‘Pride Night’
A UT women’s basketball team will play host to an LGBT-promoting event.
Texas Governor Promotes School Choice Week
Republican legislators in the House and Senate have already filed at least three bills to create school choice programs.
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Abbott Quietly Renews COVID Disaster Declaration
The latest extension makes it 1,046 days that Texas has been in a state of emergency over the virus.
Committee Assignments Indicate Senate Moving Fast to Pass Priorities
All but one Senate committee will be chaired by Republicans.
Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Keep Bureaucrats From Making More Than the Governor
“Bureaucrats should not get rich off the backs of hard-working Texans.”
Texas Lawmaker Files Legislation to Increase Safety Measures in Schools
“The children of Texas are our greatest resource and should be protected at all costs. Children from the womb to the classroom deserve the right to life.”
Texas Library and Archives Commission to Hire ‘Equity Consultant’
A job posting on the agency’s website encourages applicants with experience in “equitable management practices” to apply.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blasts State Rep. Steve Toth for ‘Baseless’ Accusations Against Him
“Rep. Toth has a reputation for blaming others to cover up his own shortcomings on getting his bills passed.”
Legislation Filed in Texas Senate to Require Notice on Products Made With Fetal Parts
“Many Texans are unknowingly consuming products that either contain human fetal parts or were developed using human fetal parts.”
‘Local Control’ Tops Texas’ Big City Mayors Agenda
Some of the bipartisan group’s legislative priorities are opposed by a majority of Texans.
House Republicans Adopt Rule to Penalize Members for Walking Out on the Job
Democrats opposed the rule, while Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi questions the resolve to enforce it.
Gov. Greg Abbott Promises to Make Schools Safer
“We must prioritize protecting students and staff.”