Proposed legislation would remove governmental immunity from school districts and their employees for acts of intentional sexual abuse, which are on the rise.
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Medicaid Provider Under Investigation for Spying on Patients and Legislators
Superior HealthPlan CEO acknowledges company hired investigators to research patients, journalists, and state officials.
Trump’s Executive Order Strengthens Election Laws
Texas already complies with most of the order’s sweeping election reforms.
Republicans Try Reviving Red-Light Camera Ticketing for School Buses
Opponents say photo-enforced ticketing is an unconstitutional form of policing that fails to make Texans safer.
State Rep. Harrison Calls for End to UT Gender Studies Dept. After Attending ‘Transgender Conference’
Harrison said that he will advocate for ending all UT Austin state funding unless the school terminates the department.
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House Committee Considers Bipartisan Ban on Smartphones in Classrooms
A majority of House members support the proposed law to keep smart devices out of students’ hands during school hours.
Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Weakened in Texas Senate
7 Republicans joined Democrats in amending the legislation to allow taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations to continue hiring full-time lobbyists.
Texas Senators Advance Conservative Agenda, Pass Republican Priority Legislation
Protections for Texas children and land have passed the Senate.
Texans Advocate for Stronger Protections From Civil Suits in Self-defense Cases
The protections from civil lawsuits only extend to individuals who are found to have acted with justified force.
Dan Patrick Vows To Shut Down THC Shops in Texas
Patrick says his push is about protecting Texans from a dangerous and deceptive industry.
Texas Lawmakers Consider Bail Denial for Certain Illegals, Violent Offenders
Alexis Nungaray, mother of murdered 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, spoke in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment to deny bail to certain illegals.
Senator Aims To Strengthen Informed Consent in Childhood Vaccinations
Senate Bill 95 allows for civil liability if a healthcare provider administers a vaccine without obtaining informed consent.
State Rep. Pat Curry Puts Texas Parks and Wildlife in DOGE’s Crosshairs
The proposed legislation reassigns the department’s responsibilities to other state agencies.
UT Austin Education School Dominated by Leftwing Ideology, Report Finds
A report found curriculum and instruction courses to be the most left-leaning.
Why Is the Texas Lottery Commission Hiding Details of a $1M Payout?
In 2023, the commission sent $1 million to China; now, it’s hiding the details.
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Texas Senate Passes Items Denying Bail to Criminal Illegals, Certain Violent Offenders
Senators approved the items on a bipartisan basis just one week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced an agreement with the House to pass bail reform.
Lawmakers File Measures To Evaluate Higher Education Accreditation Agencies
Lawmakers proposed creating a commission to rate and review higher education accreditation agencies.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Exposes Illicit Lottery Ticket Reseller After $83M Jackpot Win
The Texas Lottery is corrupt.
‘The Man Behind the Curtain’: Democrat Obama Lawyer Retains Power in Texas House
Hugh Brady is still advising the Texas House under a new title: “parliamentary counsel.”
House Committee Unilaterally Raises Office Budgets, Gives Democrat Vice Chairs $3.6M in New Pay
The House Administration Committee unanimously approved increased office budgets, including a new stipend for Democrat vice chairs.
Texans for Vaccine Choice Rally Celebrates Medical Liberty
The rally was held in celebration of Texans for Vaccine Choice’s 10th anniversary.
Texas Senate Committee Mulls Measure Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Senators on the Business and Commerce Committee heard testimony from Comptroller Glenn Hegar, nonprofits, and industry specialists regarding the proposal.
City of Austin Incubating DEI and LGBT
As the Trump administration is eliminating DEI, local public servants are preserving it.
Texas Joins Coalition Lawsuit Against New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act
The New York law seeks to penalize energy producers for emissions dating back to 2000.
EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds Protest Transparency, Border Security at State Capitol
Multiple children were encouraged by adults to wave LGBT flags and participate in the rally.