If adopted, the revised Framework for School Board Development will represent a fundamental shift in public school governance.
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Las Vegas Sands Renews Push for Casino Gambling in Texas
After setbacks in the primary, Sands is dusting off an old trade group and even older talking points to lobby for a blank check from Texans in 2025.
Texas DPS Charges Over 200 Illegal Aliens for El Paso Border Riot
An El Paso judge previously approved the temporary release of an unspecified number of aliens involved in the incident.
Secretary of State Denies Claims That 1.2 Million Voters Have Registered Without Photo ID This Year
Reports on social media continue to circulate that the Biden administration might be weaponizing Social Security numbers to get illegal aliens out to vote.
A Contract with Texas?
Reform-minded conservatives are rumored to be planning a multi-point promise with Texas voters for 2025 session.
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Southern Border Continues to See a Surge In Illegal Alien Crossings
Texans for Strong Borders says Texas must take the lead to stop the invasion.
How Close is Texas to Passing School Choice?
School choice advocates are hopeful that lawmakers will pass meaningful education reforms during a special legislative session next month.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Attacks Bush Machine & TLR for Impeachment
Paxton said “all of these Bush connections” sought to get rid of him.
Travis and Smith County GOPs Support Censure of House Speaker Phelan
Support for the original Orange County censure continues to grow as local parties take issue with Phelan’s violations of Republican principles and priorities.
John Perez Challenges Incumbent State Rep for Houston Seat
Perez has focused on incumbent State Rep. Mano DeAyala’s vote to impeach Paxton in his campaign for the Houston district.
Lawmaker Asks Abbott to Add Unfinished Conservative Priorities to Special Session
“Governor Abbott is right to call the legislature back for school choice, but that is not enough,” said State Rep. Brian Harrison.
Harris and Dallas County Republicans Support Censure of Speaker Phelan
Both resolutions say Phelan has violated Republican Party of Texas principles and legislative priorities.
Dan Patrick: Dade Phelan Needs to Be a Man, Admit Paxton Impeachment Was Wrong
Since AG Ken Paxton was acquitted on Saturday, Patrick has been critical of the House-led impeachment.
Parents Prepare for Special Session on Education
Texas Education 911 says parents were “left out” of the legislature’s school reform discussions.
Texas A&M Releases New DEI Guidelines
The release follows backlash against A&M’s attempt to hire a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion proponent.
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Texas Senate Passes Freedom to Worship Act
The proposed law would protect churches from government officials’ shutdown orders.
Texans Aim for Constitutional Carry in Committee Hearing
The Republican Party of Texas and gun owners across Texas have been advocating constitutional carry for more than a decade.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Bill Receives Hearing in House
Last session, the bill was ultimately voted down. This year, supporters are hopeful for a different outcome.
Pro-Life Memorial Vandalized at UT Austin
A pro-life display placed by a conservative student organization was defaced overnight.
Citizens, Lawmakers Speak Out to Protect Children From Gender Disfigurement Operations
State lawmakers are currently considering a proposed law to classify the permanently scarring procedures as child abuse.
Procedural ‘Error’ Stalls House Hearing on Key Election Integrity Bill
Chairman Briscoe Cain said the Elections Committee will hear House Bill 6 again “soon.”
Texas Parents Fight School Boards on COVID Policies
Parents are troubled by mask mandates and a lack of access to schools.
Top-Priority Election Bill Set for Public Hearing in House Committee
Texans can register Thursday to testify on House Bill 6 in person or submit written testimony online.
Texas House to Hear Citizen Testimony on Freedom to Worship Act
The proposed law would protect churches from government officials’ shutdown orders.
Public Testifies on Bills to Protect Voters, Poll Watchers, Mail Ballots
Democrats want to make temporary loosening of voting rules during COVID a permanent feature of Texas elections.