He announced he is personally committing $10 million to jumpstart his campaign.
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Republican Lawmaker’s Mic Cut by Democrat Chair After Objecting To Alleged Rules Breach
State Rep. Brian Harrison said Democrats are controlling the Texas House.
Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
Between legislative pressure and citizens pushing back against casinos, gambling advocates face an uphill battle.
Professors Testify Against Faculty Senate Reform Proposal
The measure pushes back against “shared governance” between faculty and boards of regents.
Court Blocks Biden-era Rule Demanding Foster Care Providers Affirm LGBT Identities
Texas sued the Biden administration over the rule last year.
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Analysis: If You Don’t Want to Register as a Lobbyist, Just Hire One
“It’s not easy, I understand. It’s certainly not intuitive,” said TEC Chairman Randy Erben, explaining the state’s lobbyist registration laws.
Texas Senators Tackle MAHA Agenda
Texas senators passed two measures on Wednesday to complement the federal “Make America Healthy Again” initiative.
Texas Senators Pass Measures Clamping Down on AI-Generated Pornography
Two measures penalizing the distribution of AI-generated sexual content depicting children and non-consenting adults now move to the House.
Texas Lawmaker Grills School Board Association on Lobbying, Parental Rights, and DEI
Tony Tinderholt pointed out that TASB previously included DEI in its mission statement and accused the organization of using taxpayer money to promote left-leaning policies in Texas schools.
Letter Highlights Challenges for Gambling Lobby Amid Lottery Scandal
Several House lawmakers are calling for the rejection of all gambling expansion attempts.
Dade Phelan Doubles Down on Meme Regulation Bill Despite First Amendment Concerns
Phelan stood firm on his view of the legislation’s necessity, at one point suggesting that its penalties should be even stricter.
School Choice Battle Intensifies as Texas House Committee Hears Testimony
The proposal is a key priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, who made school choice a central issue in last year’s Republican primaries.
Lobbyists Exploit Loophole To Get Reserved Capitol Parking
State Preservation Board is allowing lobbyists to cheaply reserve prime parking at the Capitol.
Gun Owners Rally at Texas Capitol
Several state legislators spoke at the rally in support of the Second Amendment.
UNT Students Remove Art Exhibit After Lawmakers Decry Antisemitism
Students took down a controversial art exhibit, but a pro-Palestine lecture is still set to be held despite lawmakers’ calls for its cancelation.
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Texas A&M Business School Dean Was Not Most Favored Candidate, Hiring Survey Shows
Mays Business School Dean Nate Sharp recently came under fire for supporting a DEI conference that excluded white and Asian students.
Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Orders to Back Trump’s Border Crackdown
The orders mark a sharp shift from the policies of the Biden administration, which largely ignored Texas’ pleas for federal border enforcement.
Recording: ‘A Lot’ of Convicted Felons Employed by School Districts
Specialist calls for the end of the “two-tiered” justice system in education.
New Legislation Targets Legal Loophole Allowing Self-Managed Abortions
Brent Money said the bill serves three key purposes: clarifying right and wrong, deterring individuals from seeking abortions, and ensuring justice by applying Texas’ murder statutes evenly.
Austin Business Forced To Pay 250K In Labor Trafficking Settlement
The company was sued by Attorney General Ken Paxton back in 2021.
School Choice Front and Center in First Senate Education Committee Hearing
State Sen. Brandon Creighton fielded questions about how families with students enrolled in co-ops, learning pods, and micro-schools would fit into the program.
Aggressive Lottery Ticket Offers Join Ongoing Texas Lottery Controversies
Questions continue to rise as more light is shone on the Texas Lottery Commission and the state lottery.
New Poll Reveals Majority of Texans Want Education Savings Accounts
Polling shows 67 percent of Texans support ESA legislation that would benefit all parents, while 72 percent said they would support it for low-income parents.
Burrows Blocks Amendments on House Staff Citizenship, Pronouns, and Restrooms
By opting to bypass a vote, Burrows effectively blocked consideration of numerous pre-filed amendments, some of which touched on high-profile issues.
Texas Education Commissioner Cites ‘Progress’ Despite Students’ Declining Scores
Mike Morath expressed “optimism for the future of public education in Texas,” but some are calling for his agency to be reduced or eliminated.