In May, the Texas Legislature passed a measure requiring that schools regulate cell phone use to reduce classroom distractions.
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Texas Taxpayers Continue to Fund Sky-high Superintendent Salaries
A total of 89 top school administrators take home salaries of $300,000 or more.
Equal Rights Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit Challenging Job Grant Contest That Excludes White Contractors
The group is requesting a temporary restraining order, arguing that racial discrimination constitutes irreparable harm.
TLR to Help Dade Phelan Raise Money in Houston
The Houston event is part of a series of fundraisers Phelan has hosted after coming in second place to former Orange County GOP Chairman David Covey in the March primary.
Texas Education is a Magnet for Illegal Aliens
A fake headline resurfaced the debate on education for illegal aliens.
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Texas GOP Congress Members Call Attention to Illegal Alien Settlement
In a letter to Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton, Texas’ Republican delegation to Congress have raised concerns about Colony Ridge.
Conservative House Members Defect From Texas Freedom Caucus Following Paxton Impeachment
Dwindling membership leaves questions about the caucus’ future and purpose.
Bad Money: The Infiltration and Usurpation of Texas A&M
One of Texas’ most esteemed universities has been silently accepting donations from dubious, radical left actors.
Greg Abbott Sets Third Special Session For October 9
Tell Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Phelan to “notify your respective members.”
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Yelp Over Discrimination of Pregnancy Resource Centers
The lawsuit accuses the company of violating Texas’ Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
House District 2 Candidates on Whether They Support Dade Phelan
The special election will take place on Tuesday, November 7.
Biden Administration Funds Texas Planned Parenthood Chapters
The grants were given in response to Texas’ Heartbeat Act.
Libs of TikTok Calls Out Anti-School Choice Texas Lawmaker
The popular social media account revealed that State Rep. Travis Clardy accepted donations from groups opposing education freedom.
Judge Deems Texas Law Restricting Drag Shows Targeting Children ‘Unconstitutional’
State Sen. Bryan Hughes promises this is not the end and he “looks forward” to defending the law “all the way to the Supreme Court.”
State Law Keeping Sexually Explicit Books Out of Schools Goes Back into Effect
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the previous injunction, allowing the READER Act to take effect once again.
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State Lawmaker Proposes Law to Protect Right to Carry While Driving
“A Texan’s right to carry their firearm while on the road should never be taken away without due process.”
Citizens Fight ‘Medical Establishment’ for Individual Rights and Informed Consent
As vaccine passports are developed, Texans are leading the fight against medical oppression.
Child Protective Services Reform Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate
While this is encouraging for families who have suffered under CPS, attempts to strengthen the bill were killed.
Bills Seeking to Curtail Executive Overreach Get Hearing in Senate Committee
What remains unclear is whether Abbott will be willing to rein in his own powers if any of the bills make it through the entirety of the legislative process.
AG Paxton: Texans Pay More Than $850M Per Year for Illegal Immigration
“Texas will always welcome those who legally immigrate, but we cannot continue forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for individuals who skirt the law and skip the line.”
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West Joins Gab After Party Takes Account Down
The development comes after many have criticized the Republican Party of Texas’ deletion of its Gab account as an act of capitulation.
Senate Passes Bill Fighting Tech Censorship Despite Democrat Opposition
State Sen. Kel Seliger (Amarillo) was the only Republican to oppose the bill, while State Sen. Cesar Blanco (El Paso) was the only Democrat to vote in favor.
Bible Verse Easter Egg Hunt Draws Backlash at University of North Texas
Social media posts called for students to stomp on the eggs and throw them away, and for the university’s Young Conservatives of Texas chairman to kill herself.
Parents Plead for Second Medical Opinion Rights in Child Abuse Cases
Child abuse pediatricians currently wield extraordinary power against families.
Activists Rally at Capitol in Support of Abolishing Abortion
“We want to be ruled by laws passed through the Legislature, not by a ruling from the Supreme Court.” – State Rep. Bryan Slaton