Legislation to return the power to the Attorney General’s office was never given a vote.
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AG Ken Paxton Targets Dade Phelan’s Loyalists on Campaign Tour
Paxton told Texas Scorecard that he believes voters are finally figuring out what’s happening in Austin.
Trump Endorsements Flood in for Candidates
Donald Trump announced endorsements for several state House and judicial candidates.
Vegas Bets Big on Speaker Phelan
The casino lobby has emerged from the shadows to play the primary election.
Texas Defends Law Protecting Internet Free Speech
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments regarding a state law that prohibits major social media platforms from censoring speech they find offensive.
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Texas GOP to Vote on Censuring House Speaker Dade Phelan
The State Republican Executive Committee will vote Saturday on the censure of Phelan.
A 2021 Court Ruling is Making Waves in 2024
Texans concerned about voter fraud have an outlet in the GOP primary.
Court Denies Biden Administration’s Effort to Dismiss Texas Lawsuit Against Asylum Rule
A federal judge said Texas has grounds to sue due to the state’s increased costs for border security and related services.
University of Houston Report: Texas’ Abortion Ban Saved Nearly 8K Babies in 2022
A new study found the state saw a noticeable jump in its birth rate one year after the Texas Heartbeat Act took effect.
UT Austin Presents House Speaker Phelan with “Presidential Citation”
One taxpayer-subsidized institution is praising embattled House Speaker Dade Phelan mere weeks before a contentious primary election.
Texas Schools Fail to Report Educator Misconduct
A new study shows both school districts and the state agency overseeing education are failing to protect students from misbehaving teachers and staff.
Texas A&M Closing Qatar Campus
Regents voted 7-1 to begin the process of closing the Middle Eastern campus, which will take four years.
‘How Long Until The State Gives Up?’
An Eagle Pass resident worries about what will happen again if Texas gives up Shelby Park, a former hotspot for illegal crossings currently under state control.
UT Austin Eliminates Scholarship Program for Illegal Aliens
The university is blaming a new law banning ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ policies, but some say the excuse does not add up.
Texas Education Board Sets New Guidelines for Reviewing and Approving Instructional Materials
Board members adopted multiple items for the new process to ensure “high-quality instructional materials for Texas students.”
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Ken Paxton Continues Endorsing Candidates for Texas House
These endorsements are just the latest in a series made by Paxton, especially against House incumbent who supported his impeachment back in May.
Texas House is Frozen as Quorum is Busted
Without a quorum, the House is unable to vote on bills or motions.
Texas A&M’s Interim President Historically Promotes DEI
Interim President Mark Welsh could be chosen as the next president of the university.
Abbott Says He Has Struck Deal on School Choice with Dade Phelan
Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the special session call to include teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education.
Republican Party of Texas Endorses Local Candidates
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7.
Another Candidate Challenges State Rep. John Kuempel
David Freimarck’s priorities include securing the southern border, empowering parents, passing term limits, protecting civil liberties, and addressing state spending.
Legislation Filed to Reform Texas’ Impeachment Process
State Rep. Travis Clardy’s resolution comes after the House’s rushed impeachment of Ken Paxton in May.
Travis County Judge Orders TEA Not to Release School Ratings
Judge Catherine Mauzy ruled that the changes to the accountability ratings violate Texas law and would cause “irreparable harm” to school districts.
Teachers’ Unions Listed as Founding Members of Texas Democrat Initiative
The Texas State Teachers Association and the Texas American Federation of Teachers were announced as founding members of a new initiative to turn Texas blue.
Paxton Attorney Mitch Little Announces Campaign for Texas House
Little jumped into prominence for his role in several bombshell moments during the impeachment trial.