As the Lottery Commission faces Sunset review, lawmakers are targeting its budget for cuts and redirection.
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Texas Senators Approve $3 Billion Dementia Research Institute
One senator voted against the creation of the institute, citing fiscal concerns.
Senators Advance Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Texas Children From Sexual Predators
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice approved measures to curtail AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
Texas’ Most Wanted Illegal Alien Captured in San Antonio
This comes as illegal border crossings around the state continue to drop.
Responding to Parents’ Concerns, Senators Tackle ‘Obscenity Exemptions’
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee approved eliminating “loopholes” that let Texas schools expose students to harmful material.
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Dan Patrick: If We Can’t Trust the Texas Lottery, the Senate Will End It
The lieutenant governor says the Texas Lottery Commission’s sudden reversal on online courier sales won’t stop the Senate from investigating.
Texas Lottery Commissioner Resigns as Commission Faces Scrutiny
The resignation comes just ahead of a key hearing in the Texas Senate on legislation that could impact the future of online lottery sales.
State Sen. Kolkhorst Files Legislation Safeguarding Texas Land From Foreign Threats
The measure would allow the attorney general’s office to step in if they suspect that a certain foreign purchase would create a national security risk.
Senators on Texas Education Committee Advance Teacher Pay Raises
The measure would also expand teachers’ opportunities to receive performance-based bonuses and provide them with free pre-kindergarten.
House Chairman Blocks Resolution Honoring Late Conservative Activist Jill Glover
Shelley Luther says Jared Patterson also disallowed her resolution honoring the hospital that saved her life.
Texas Lawmakers React To Explosive Allegations in Lottery Scandal
A shocking report on children working as part of a $95 million lottery scheme is drawing scrutiny from members of both chambers.
House Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources
Newly obtained records provide a closer look at the news sources Texas lawmakers are using taxpayer funds to subscribe to.
Attorney General Paxton Seeks Injunction Against NCAA To Protect Women’s Sports
Paxton said the NCAA’s policy “treats sex as a changeable characteristic determined by a birth certificate instead of biology.”
State Sen. Middleton Files Measure to Ban Taxpayer-funded Lobbying
Ending the practice is one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s top priorities for the 89th legislative session.
Analysis: Texas Lottery Vendor IGT Sued Alongside Lottery.com and Former Director
Meanwhile Gov. Greg Abbott passes the money-laundering buck.
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A Year of Turmoil for Texas’ Border
This past year has wrought continued carnage on the southern border; officials are looking to 2025 with hope for the Trump administration’s promised actions.
2024 Analysis: A Rough Year for Casino Gambling Interests in Texas
Pro-gambling efforts in Texas have faltered as key lawmakers lost primary elections.
Election Security Proponents Seek Improvements to Texas’ Laws
Following multiple instances of electioneering and other problems with election security in the state, Advancing Integrity is calling on lawmakers to strengthen the security of Texas elections in 2025.
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Development
The measure would require companies to disclose whether they are using AI, create guidelines to prevent bias, and protect personal data.
Meet the Freshmen: Mitch Little
Little has emphasized the need to reform the culture in Austin, particularly within the Texas House.
Lawmakers Urged to Further Protect Texas Children
Although there are lengthy legal battles underway to protect children from sexually explicit material, Texas continues to face challenges with enforcement.
Texas Universities Need More Reform
As citizens protest indoctrination, where will boards of regents steer the state’s higher education institutions in 2025?
Advocates Press for a Ban on Taxpayer-funded Lobbying in 2025
Banning the practice is a priority of the Republican Party of Texas.
Lawmakers File Statewide Ban on DEI Offices in Government Entities
While the ban on DEI offices in Texas currently only covers public universities, new legislation would expand it to most government entities.
Proposal Mandates Parental Notification if Students Exhibits Gender Confusion or Self-harms
The proposal defines self-harm as acts of self-injury or mutilation, including altering one’s biological sex.