The issue has been one of Patrick’s top priorities for the session.
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Attorney General Paxton Issues Final Endorsements for Upcoming Primary Election
The list was accompanied by a message from the attorney general for Texas to “clean house.”
State Rep. Glenn Rogers and Challenger Mike Olcott to Face Off in Republican Primary
This race will serve as a rematch after Rogers narrowly defeated Olcott in 2022.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Endorses Candidates
Official endorsements for the upcoming primary election were announced by the organization.
Texas Public Policy Foundation Announces Legislative Priorities for 2025
The priorities include school choice, border security, and public safety.
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GOP Primary Heats Up in Texas House District 1
Three Republican candidates are now confirmed in the northeast Texas race, including incumbent VanDeaver.
Fort Worth ISD Parents Upset Over Woke ‘Girls Inc.’ School Program
According to local activists, the program may cost taxpayers thousands of dollars to indoctrinate children with leftist teachings.
‘Triple Take’ Tells True Story Behind ‘Sound of Freedom’
A documentary shows the real events dramatized in the hit film exposing the global child sex trafficking industry.
Abbott Calls for DHS Head’s Impeachment
Earlier this week, the federal government filed a lawsuit against Texas for its newly implemented “marine barriers.”
Sexually Explicit ‘A Drag Queen Christmas’ Implements Age Restriction
Last year, children were allowed to attend the event, which featured performances by drag queens wearing lingerie and fake breasts.
Abbott Signs Property Tax Compromise Into Law
While Abbott has traditionally held signing ceremonies for high-profile pieces of legislation, the “Big Three” have not met for one this session.
Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom Releases Legislative Report Card
On transportation-related issues, more than half of the Republicans in the Texas House received failing grades, while nearly all Republicans in the Texas Senate received at least an A.
Paxton Moves to Quash ‘Hopelessly Vague’ Articles of Impeachment
Paxton’s team says the impeachment articles are too vague to be considered.
State Rep. Brian Harrison Says ‘States Are Sovereign’ as Biden Border Crisis Continues
As the Biden administration sues the State of Texas for installing marine border barriers, state officials are challenging the federal government to act.
Book Vendors Sue Over New Law to Keep Smut Out of Texas Schools
“The far left will do anything to maintain their ability to sexualize our children,” said HB 900 author State Rep. Jared Patterson.
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Peacock: Texans’ Liberty is at Risk Through Corporate Cronyism
Favored corporations have benefited through billions of dollars of grants, abatements, exemptions, and other gifts from Texas taxpayers.
Another Census Delay Sets Stage for Potential Redistricting Special Session
Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick jokingly suggested that the Senate could be in session until October, a possibility that looks increasingly likely.
Who Is That on the Dais? Meet the Legislative Officers
A guide to the legislative officers of the Texas House and Senate.
Lawmakers Sign Bipartisan Request to Allow STAAR Opt-Out
Democrat State Rep. Diego Bernal pens letter signed by 40 other legislators to Mike Morath to allow students to opt out of state testing.
Local Officials Encouraged to Hike Taxpayer Debt During Hardship
A publication representing local officials sets itself against citizens.
Democrat Caucus Leader Lands Spot as Chairman of House Business & Industry
Bills related to wages, collective bargaining, union organization, and regulations on business typically get sent to the House Business and Industry Committee.
The Path to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Based on committee appointments, the Texas House may stop another ban attempt.
New Bill Challenges Biden’s ‘Pro-LGBTQ’ Executive Order
State Rep. Valoree Swanson (R–Spring) introduced a bill that would keep sports single-gender.
Blockchain Bill Filed in Time for Crypto-Surge
“Parker’s effort is aimed at steering the Texas industry to gain the competitive advantages provided by blockchain, such as product traceability, counterfeit prevention, and automation of business contracts.”
Republican State Lawmaker Files Ethics Bill Package
“Taxpayers must know how their money is being spent.”