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Texas Mafia: Schools and Corrupt Cronyism
“I think the whole system needs [to be] scrapped.”
Public High School Teacher and Youth Pastor Busted in Prostitution Sting
“There are a lot of misconceptions about the people that consume this.”
Texans Brace for Winter Blast
Ahead of the two-year anniversary of the deadly 2021 winter storm, some experts say not enough has been done.
Texas Mafia: Reviving and Rebranding Crony Corruption
“I think that this whole system has been built in a very anti-taxpayer manner.”
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Vaccine Choice Rally Draws Hundreds to the Texas Capitol
“It is time to end mandates and put Texans first, because Texans call the shots!”
Texas Sues Biden Administration for Circumventing Immigration Law
“This unlawful amnesty program, which will invite hundreds of thousands of aliens into the U.S. every year, will only make this immigration crisis drastically worse.”
Texas Lawmaker Files New Bill to Ban ‘All-ages’ Drag Shows in Texas
“With HB 1266, Texas children will be prevented from being exposed to overly sexual content that will rob them of their innocence for the sake of furthering radical ideologies.”
University of Texas Athletic Department to Host First-ever ‘Pride Night’
A UT women’s basketball team will play host to an LGBT-promoting event.
Texas Governor Promotes School Choice Week
Republican legislators in the House and Senate have already filed at least three bills to create school choice programs.
State Lawmaker Files Legislation to Enact a State-level Title 42 Amid Border Crisis
Texas’ state health authority could require the immediate expulsion of illegal aliens back to their country of origin.
Democrat Lawmaker Opposes Ban on Chinese Ownership of Texas Land
The measure would prevent Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea from buying land in Texas.
Legislation Filed to ‘Rein in’ Rogue District Attorneys
The bills follow five different DAs saying they would not prosecute abortion crimes.
Texas Library and Archives Commission Removes ‘Equity Consultant’ Job Posting
The posting encouraged applicants with experience in “equitable management practices” to apply.
Illegal Border Crossings Higher Than Ever; Texas Sheriff Calls for Backup
“Words cannot adequately describe the conditions on the ground and the daily threats we have been forced to contend with.”
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Texas GOP: Speaker Dade Phelan is ‘Teaming Up With Democrats’ to Kill Priorities
A radio ad in Phelan’s district, paid for by the Republican Party, urges him not to appoint Democrats as committee chairs.
State Rep. Steve Toth Blames Senate for Killing Protections Against Child Gender Mutilation
“There’s plenty of blame that needs to be spread around in this thing.”
Lawmakers Pencil In $15 Billion for Property Tax Relief
Analysts say draft budget “is a great start.”
Texas Universities Ban TikTok
“It has also been reported that ByteDance planned to use TikTok location information to surveil individual American citizens.”
Texas House and Senate Begin 2024-2025 Budget Process
Both the House and Senate budget drafts spend an unprecedented $130 billion in general revenue.
Gov. Abbott Supports Legislation Protecting Texas Land From Foreign Ownership
The bill is an extension to a previous bill to prohibit foreign-owned companies from building on Texas land.
Texas Governor Prioritizes the Future of Texas Children at Inauguration
“Parents deserve the freedom to choose the education that’s best for their child.”
Lawmakers Urge Review of Texas Association of School Boards’ ‘Transgender’ Restroom Policies
Four Texas House Representatives asked Texas’ attorney general to examine the organization’s recent guidelines on “transgender” students.
Lawmakers Splurge on Office Budgets
The Texas House voted for a 29 percent increase, while the Senate approved a 46 percent increase.
Flush With Gambling Lobby Cash, Phelan Primed to OK Texas Casinos
Casino gambling interests poured big money into campaign coffers of Texas politicians, including House Speaker Dade Phelan.