Under the proposal, sexually explicit materials would be moved to the adult section of all municipal libraries.
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Transactional Gold Legislation Moves Forward in Senate, Faces Pushback From Banking Lobbyist
Banking lobbyist calls gold industry “predatory” at Senate hearing.
Analysis: The Texas Lottery May Not Survive Its Own Defenders
What will be the fate of the Texas Lottery?
House Committee Kills Anti-ESG Effort in Late Vote
The Republican Party of Texas has specifically targeted the use of ESG in its platform.
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures
The proposals would bolster lawful use of force or deadly force, ban gun buyback programs, and permit licensed handgun carrying at certain polling locations.
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Plan To Protect Kids From Sexual Content in Public Libraries Passes House
Time is running short for the Texas GOP priority to pass the Senate and go to the governor.
Texas House Rejects Mexican Guest Worker Program
9 Republicans joined Democrats in an attempt to create the guest worker program.
Texas Senators Approve Measure Strengthening Right to Self-Defense
While Texas is already a castle doctrine state, individuals whom a grand jury declines to prosecute may still face civil action after exercising self-defense.
Grassroots Uproar Pushes Democrat To Pull ‘HPV Plan’ Legislation
The proposal from the self-proclaimed “reigning queen of the tyranny squad” could still re-emerge as an amendment before the end of the session.
Detransition Coverage Bill Clears Texas House, Heads to Governor’s Desk
Insurance providers would be required to cover any adverse medical effects or complications related to a gender mutilation procedure, as well as care for those who seek to detransition.
AG Paxton Secures Record $1.375B Data Privacy Settlement With Google
The settlement follows a Texas lawsuit accusing the tech giant of violating state privacy laws.
Texas House Moves To Restore AG’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes
The bill comes in response to a 2021 decision by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Democrat Judge Temporarily Limits Texas Lottery’s Ban on Ticket Resellers
The judge ruled Lotto.com was exempt from the Lottery Commission’s new rule that shutters ticket resellers in the state as litigation continues.
UT-Austin Officials Announce $100M Investment in Classical and Civic Education
Officials aim to make the School for Civic Leadership the nation’s top institution for classical education.
Texas Renews Call for Convention of States To Curb Federal Power
Texas originally made a similar application in 2017, but that resolution was set to expire after eight years.
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Higher Education Employees Fight Reforms in House Hearing
The proposal would end “shared governance” and implement new curriculum reviews.
With Time Running Out, Parental Bill of Rights Awaits House Action
Gov. Greg Abbott is urging lawmakers to get the measure to his desk.
Exclusive: Texas Lottery Commission Calls in FBI Amid Explosive Allegations
Was the Lottery Commission following orders when it expanded gambling in Texas?
Texas Parents Back Ban on Schools Socially Transitioning Kids
A GOP-priority bill would ban socially transitioning students in K-12 public schools.
Students Arrested During Anti-Israel Protests Sue UT-Austin
The university disputes claims that the 2024 event was targeted because it was pro-Palestinian.
Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer
Sources say General Counsel Jimmy Skipton IV was directing bills be moved or killed to aid his wife’s lobby clients.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Targets Chinese Companies Over Privacy Violations
Paxton issued formal warnings to Chinese companies he said are violating Texas’ privacy laws.
Tinderholt Confronts King Over E-Verify, Lobbying, and Privacy Bills
Priority legislation that has already passed the Senate is up against the clock in the House.
State Senator’s Proposal Would Abolish the Texas Lottery
State Sen. Bob Hall argued before his colleagues that the Texas Lottery’s string of controversies appears to show criminality.
House, Senate Close In on Property Tax Relief Agreement
The compromise includes $3 billion in required compression, $3 billion for a homestead exemption increase, and approximately $250 million for business property tax relief.