A homeschooling advocate, Richardson emphasized the importance of giving parents more control over their children’s education.
State
Meet the Freshmen: Shelley Luther
Luther made state and national headlines in 2020 when she was jailed after refusing to close her salon during the COVID-19 shutdowns.
More Texas Teachers Target Students for Sex Crimes
In 2024, nearly 100 educators statewide were accused of sexually exploiting children.
With Dade Phelan Out, Eyes Turn to Day One Speaker Vote
Just a day before the Republican caucus was set to meet to nominate a Speaker candidate, Phelan announced he would no longer be seeking the position.
Will Lawmakers Provide Property Tax Relief in 2025?
Fiscal responsibility advocates are urging the legislature to return surplus tax dollars to Texans and put Texas on a path to eliminate property taxes.
MOST RECENT
Lawmakers File Statewide Ban on DEI Offices in Government Entities
While the ban on DEI offices in Texas currently only covers public universities, new legislation would expand it to most government entities.
Proposal Mandates Parental Notification if Students Exhibits Gender Confusion or Self-harms
The proposal defines self-harm as acts of self-injury or mutilation, including altering one’s biological sex.
AG Paxton Accuses NCAA of Misleading Consumers by Allowing Male Athletes in Women’s Events
Paxton says the NCAA is engaging in deceptive practices by marketing college sporting events as women’s events instead of mixed-sex events.
Lake Travis Is Latest School District Facing Superintendent Shake-up
Mysterious misconduct allegations are prompting Texas school districts to put their top administrators on leave.
Wells Fargo Exits Net-Zero Banking Alliance After Texas Probe Into Anti-Energy Policies
Attorney General Paxton has ended a review of the bank and allowed state governmental entities to do business with Wells Fargo again.
Sources: Dennis Bonnen Spied on Democrat Caucus Meetings on Behalf of Dustin Burrows
A Democrat lawmaker aligned with Burrows facilitated Bonnen’s secret participation.
Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign to Deter Illegal Immigration
Over 40 billboards have been placed in strategic locations across Central America, Mexico, and parts of the Texas-Mexico border.
Incoming State Rep. Kerwin Introduces Measure to Limit Harmful Chemicals in Fertilizer
In lockstep with ranchers and state prosecutors who have raised the alarm, Kerwin’s measure seeks new restrictions over harmful PFAS chemicals.
Ken Paxton Steps In to Stop ‘Show Hearing’ With Convicted Murderer in the Capitol
Robert Roberson was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002 in Palestine, Texas.
Texas Library Association To Teach Librarians How To Protect Obscene Books
Additional topics include advocating for social justice and gender confusion in children’s literature.
ARCHIVE
Legislation Filed to Require Country-of-Origin Labeling on Beef
The measure would require all beef sold in Texas to carry a country-of-origin label.
Safeguarding Texas: Abbott Directs State Funds Away From China
A university fund has come under scrutiny after an investigation revealed its investments in more than 50 Chinese companies.
State Board of Education Votes to Keep Biblical References in New Educational Materials
SBOE members voted to keep the curriculum on the list of materials to be considered for the upcoming school year.
Incoming Lawmaker Files Legislation to Allow Death Penalty for Sex Crimes Against Children
State Rep.-elect Andy Hopper stated he has little confidence that a Democrat committee chair appointed by Speaker Dade Phelan will allow the measure to be heard.
Fraudulent Texts Spark Controversy in Speaker Phelan Leadership Race
As the investigation unfolds, questions linger over the origins and intent of this deceptive messaging campaign.
Texas Land Commissioner Offers 1,402 Acres in Starr County for Construction of Deportation Facilities
Land Commissioner Buckingham previously permitted a section of border wall to be constructed on the ranch after the General Land Office acquired it last year.
Gov. Abbott Announces Executive Order to Protect Texas’ Infrastructure From China
The latest executive order directs the Texas Division of Emergency Management to identify vulnerabilities in state and local infrastructure and make security recommendations.
Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order to Safeguard Texas from Foreign Threats
The executive order instructs state agencies to harden systems and infrastructure against hostile powers—including the Chinese Communist Party.
Report: Public Utility Commission Releases Plan Outlining Future of Nuclear Power in Texas
The Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group was tasked by Gov. Abbott to research the prospect of expanding nuclear energy in the state.
Texas State Board of Education to Consider New Educational Materials This Week
The new materials are being praised by conservative groups for including Bible stories.