Anti-squatting legislation bolsters property rights for Texans.
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Attorney General Proposes New Reporting Requirements for Local Prosecutors
The new rule is meant to create transparency and promote accountability for district and county attorneys.
State Rep. Rogers Set the Stage for School Electioneering Long Before Primary
A newsletter sent out to Garner ISD parents and faculty last fall included an anti-school choice article by Rogers.
Federal Court Upholds Texas Law Protecting Kids From Online Porn
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state’s age-verification requirements for commercial pornography sites are constitutional.
El Paso Judge Blocks AG Paxton from Obtaining Illegal Alien Shelter Records
Judge Francisco Dominguez called into question Paxton’s motivations behind demanding the information.
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Paxton Impeachment Trial Moves Forward in Texas Senate
Motions to dismiss the charges were unsuccessful, moving the trial forward.
Texas Land Commissioner Says New Federal Regulation May ‘Cripple’ Oil and Gas
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal would designate the Dune Sagebrush Lizard as an endangered species.
Will Abbott Call a Special Session to Ban Chinese Land Grabs in Texas?
The Texas House killed a measure to ban hostile foreign nations from acquiring farmland and natural resources in Texas last session.
Senate Prepares for Paxton Impeachment Trial
The process is expected to last around two to three weeks.
Texas Passed Hundreds of New Laws—None Provide Significant Border Security
Lawmakers ignored public outcry about securing the border.
House Leadership Attacks Lawmaker After Exposing Obstruction in Austin
State Rep. Brian Harrison has ramped up calls for a ban on COVID vaccine mandates in Texas, angering some in House leadership.
Federal Judge to Block New Law Keeping Explicit Materials Out of Texas Schools
The Republican Party of Texas expects the acting attorney general to appeal the ruling.
Federal Judge Allows Sexually Explicit Shows Targeting Kids to Continue
The judge claims a new law protecting children will violate the First Amendment.
Nearly 800 New Laws Go Into Effect in Texas
Some high-profile legislation remains tied up in legal battles.
LA to Pursue Legal Action Against Texas for Busing Illegal Aliens
The council called on numerous officials to investigate Abbott’s busing operation.
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Texas GOP Chair Allen West Says House Pandemic Proposal Would ‘Codify Unconstitutional Actions’
Codifying the governor’s pandemic powers, House Bill 3 has been a source of controversy for conservatives.
State Lawmaker Files Bill to Require Death Certificates for All Aborted Babies
“Every aborted baby in Texas should receive the respect they deserve through a formal death certificate—a certificate that is expected for any other Texan.”
Abbott Targets Free Speech Platform
The Texas governor’s crosshairs are now focused on a free speech competitor of Big Tech.
Legislators Again Aim to Control Property Tax Bill Growth
Will leadership push or kill property tax relief and reform this session?
Who Stands to Gain From Abbott’s ERCOT Pricing Priority?
Unreliable energy producers could stand to benefit at the cost of others.
No Full Legislative Oversight in House’s Revised Pandemic Powers Bill
While the Senate is considering legislation to allow the Legislature to stop the governor’s orders when out of session, the House’s solution is to leave the decision to a 10-member panel.
How to Stop Local Officials From Defunding the Police
Legislative action could help or hurt citizens, depending on what lawmakers do and how they do it.
No Sense of Urgency Surrounding Abbott’s ‘Emergency Items’
We are just days away from the bill filing deadline, and there are still emergency items that have yet to be filed or take the actual form of a bill.
State Lawmaker Files Legislation to Abolish Abortion in Texas
“It’s time Republicans make it clear that we actually think abortion is murder.” – State Rep. Bryan Slaton
Senator Seeks to End Big Tech Censorship
Amid censorship, strong public demand has grown in recent months to rein in tech companies’ unfettered dominance.