Incumbent Gary VanDeaver and Chris Spencer are facing off to represent northeast Texas.
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Phelan Scrambles to Create a Study Committee on Chinese Land Ownership Ban
As the primary runoff approaches, House Speaker Dade Phelan takes a sudden interest in an issue over 95 percent of Republican voters say they support.
Texas A&M to Implement Biden’s Controversial Title IX Rewrite
The university system’s Director of Title IX and Student Conduct Compliance lamented the fact that the new regulations did not specifically extend to transgender competition in athletics.
School Bonds Fail as ‘Vote No’ Campaigns Succeed
Voters defeated school bonds in Big Spring and Granbury, where residents organized campaigns against the property tax-backed debt proposals.
How One School District Disobeyed a Mother, Encouraged a Trans Delusion
As Emelie Schmidt struggled with gender dysphoria, Port Neches-Groves ISD threw gasoline on the fire.
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Attempts to Illegally Cross Border Continue As Traffic Slows
Recent footage shows foreign nationals attempting to jump the southwest border using ladders.
Florida Banned Lab-grown Meat—Will Texas?
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is advising Texas lawmakers to follow Florida’s lead.
Biologically-male Athlete Set to Compete Against Texas Women’s Teams
The “transgender” athlete will be competing at the National Women’s Water Polo Championship held at Texas A&M University.
Border Patrol Apprehends Three Convicted Child Sex Offenders
It occurred the same week U.S. Border Patrol apprehended a Mexican national attempting to enter Canada in possession of child pornography.
Texas, Kansas Lead Lawsuits Against ‘Unconstitutional’ Rule Restricting Private Gun Sales
Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading one of two multi-state coalitions suing Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for Second Amendment violations.
New Poll Shows Trump, Cruz Leading Their Democrat Opponents
The poll shows Trump up by eight percentage points and Cruz up by 13 points.
Dade Phelan’s Democrat Donor at Center of Case Stripping AG’s Election Fraud Enforcement
Legislation to return the power to the Attorney General’s office was never given a vote.
Land Commissioner Buckingham Opposes Biden’s ‘Reckless’ Offshore Wind Energy Sale
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham cites issues that will arise from building wind turbines in the Gulf of Mexico.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Gun Rights
Candidates shared their thoughts on how the Second Amendment can be better protected in Texas.
Texas Grid Operator Warns of Coming Problems as Energy Prices Rise
ERCOT issued a warning on potential energy deficiencies from April 29 through May 1.
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Study: Texas’ Financial Transparency Has Worsened Since 2019
The largest factor is the state’s inclusion of misleading or confusing deferred items in its latest financial reports.
Democrats in Texas House Call on Biden to End ‘Unconditional Support’ to Israel
The letter was signed by 10 House Democrats, including one of House Speaker Dade Phelan’s committee chairs.
Texas Democrats Lose Latest Attempt to Force Universal Voting By Mail
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Democrats’ request to hear arguments against the state’s age limit for using mail-in ballots.
Texas Supreme Court Puts Harris County’s Guaranteed Income Scheme On Hold
The attorney general has labeled the program “unlawful.”
Lawmaker Seeks to Reject Federal Education Funds After Title IX Rewrite Protecting ‘Gender Identity’
The new version would add “gender identity” as a protected class, which State Rep. Brian Harrison says will put Texas students in imminent danger.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Ensuring Election Security
Candidates shared their thoughts on how Texas can make elections more secure.
Texas GOP Releases May Local Election Endorsements
Some voters will also be asked to consider expensive bonds on their local ballots.
Attorney General Paxton Highlights Importance of Recent SCOTUS Ruling for Border Security Case
The federal government has invoked the Supremacy Clause to prevent Texas’ new border security law from taking effect.
ANALYSIS: Why Are They Afraid of Questions?
Big-government apologists are furious that Dan Patrick thinks the Senate should ask more questions about Texas’ property tax system.
A First: Texans to Elect Appraisal District Directors in May
Voters in Texas counties with a population of 75,000 or more will elect three new members to their appraisal district board of directors.