UNT will pay more than $700,000 to resolve accusations of racism.
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Baylor University To Return ‘LGBTQIA+ Inclusion’ Grant Following Backlash
Baylor’s “Statement on Human Sexuality” defines acceptable sexual expression as limited to “purity in singleness and fidelity in marriage between a man and a woman.”
Court Rules Texas Can Release 2024 School Accountability Ratings
The A-F ratings serve as “report cards” for how well Texas schools are serving students and taxpayers.
Feds Arrest 10 for Ambush Attack on ICE Agents in Texas
The organized attackers lured officers outside and then began shooting.
Baylor University Receives Grant to Promote ‘LGBTQIA Inclusion’
The Baptist-aligned university moves to promote a left-wing agenda in American churches.
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State Lawmakers Ask Abbott To Add Conservative Priorities to Special Session Agenda
Requested additions include banning taxpayer-funded lobbying and banning in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
Texas Education Board Delays Vote on New Standards for Trustee Training
SBOE Chairman Aaron Kinsey decided to create an ad hoc committee to further consider the revised training framework.
Texas Water Development Board Declares Interregional Water Conflict
The Texas Water Development Board has declared an interregional conflict between water Region C and Region D over the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
Texas To Become ‘Bitcoin Sanctuary’
Cryptocurrency advocates rejoice as Texas invests in Bitcoin.
Texas Agency Orders Universities To Disclose Illegal Alien Students
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s directive follows a June 4 ruling that illegal aliens cannot receive in-state tuition in Texas.
Texas Education Board Proposes New Standards for School Trustee Training
If adopted, the revised Framework for School Board Development will represent a fundamental shift in public school governance.
Texas GOP Chairman Warns Trump Against Backing ‘Fake Republicans’
Abraham George says the battle is about defining the future of the Republican Party in Texas and nationwide.
Lawsuit Challenges Texas’ New Law Requiring Display of the Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment.
What’s on the Ballot: 17 Proposed Amendments Head to Voters in November
From property taxes to bail reform, 17 proposed constitutional amendments will be on the ballot.
Texans Can Use Precious Metals in Everyday Transactions Under New Law
Supporters argue that the measure aligns with constitutional principles and offers Texans an alternative to fiat currency.
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‘Trey’s Law’ Means Nondisclosures No Longer Protect Sexual Predators
Legislation is on its way to the governor that will stop secret sex abuse settlements, past and future.
Analysis: Sen. Cruz and Campbell Take On Big College Sports
As NIL appears poised to destroy the fabric of college athletics, calls grow for a commission to bring reform.
Sources: Kelly Hancock Angling for Appointment as Comptroller
Sources at the Capitol say Hancock is actively vying for the appointment, which could grant him an advantage if he seeks a full term in 2026.
Texas House Approves Legislation to Protect Students From Sexual Content
The legislation is intended to fix a law passed last session that failed to keep explicit library materials out of the hands of children.
Texas Lottery Scandal Widens: Ticket Reseller Executives Enter Pleas in Fraud Case
According to testimony, the Texas-based company was one of the first reseller operations recruited to the state by the Texas Lottery.
‘Jocelyn’s Law’ Stalled in Texas House as Democrats Withhold Support
A proposed constitutional amendment to require judges to deny bail to individuals accused of violent felonies if they had previously been convicted appears to be stuck.
House Greenlights $1.5 Billion in Film Subsidies
Originally slated at up to $500 million per biennium for ten years, an amendment was added to cap the program’s cost at $300 million per biennium.
UT-Austin Promotes Abortion
The Law School and College of Liberal Arts are the worst offenders.
Texas Faces Educator Sexual Misconduct ‘Crisis’
The number of teachers and school employees charged with sex crimes continues to grow.
Texas House Passes Bill to Abolish the Lottery Commission
The lottery will be moved to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.