Pro-Palestine protests and professors rattle Texas universities.
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More ‘Trans’ Grooming Books Found in Texas School Districts
“Practice coming out.”
Dan Patrick Says Senate Will Fight to Protect College Women’s Sports
“We need to protect women’s sports at all levels, including college, no matter what the NCAA says or thinks.”
Gov. Abbott Supports Establishment in Runoff Endorsements
The primary election runoff creeps closer, and Abbott is announcing his endorsements.
Special Election Propositions Could Lower Some Texans’ Property Taxes
The May ballot includes two propositions that, if passed, would lower property tax rates for some Texans.
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Austin’s COVID Restrictions on Outdoor Events Favor the Powerful
While the Austin City Limits festival is widely expected to secure their permits, others haven’t been so lucky.
Gov. Abbott, State Lawmakers Currently Excluding College Women From Athletic Protections
Why leave them out?
First Look at Proposed Congressional Redistricting Maps
Maps set the stage for incumbents to shore up competitive districts from previous election cycles while also allocating two new districts—one in favor of Republicans and the other in favor of Democrats.
State Rep. Dan Huberty Files Bill to Extend Corporate Welfare Program Killed by Legislature
Renewed criticism was placed on the 313 program this year, as many of the unreliable wind farms that failed during the February winter storm were beneficiaries.
School Officials and Board Members Unmasked at Conference
Hypocrisy discovered as school officials continue mandating masks.
Pratt: Part of Texas Big Freeze Showed More Money and Regulation, Not a Solution
“Those who claim the solution to a problem is always more money or more government regulation … are demonstrably wrong.”
Texas Launches ‘Forensic Audit’ of 2020 Election
The first four counties being audited are Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, and Collin.
Election Bill Bait-and-Switch: Texas Lawmakers Lower Penalties for Voter Fraud
Republican lawmakers’ last-minute revision was the exact opposite of what GOP grassroots asked for.
Where Will Chris Paddie Go Next?
Sources say State Rep. Chris Paddie may be considering a position with the Electric Company lobby.
Republican Candidate for Vacant San Antonio House Seat Supports Medicaid Expansion
If elected, Lujan would join the other Republicans from San Antonio in supporting the policy, including former House Speaker Joe Straus.
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Paxton Defends Due Process and the Right to Life
“The Texas Advance Directives Act badly fails the due process test,” argues the Attorney General.
State Leaders Join Lawsuit to Constrain Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Houston taxpayers challenging an unconstitutional action by former Mayor Annise Parker now have the support of some of the state’s strongest lawmakers.
Liberal University Administrators Attack Conservative Students
After liberal students damaged and destroyed the property of conservatives students engaging in free speech the university is blaming the victims.
No Support from Straus
Republicans facing tough re-election fights will have to succeed without the help of House Speaker Joe Straus.
Rigging Elections
It is readily apparent local elections are, indeed, being rigged right here in the Lone Star State. Will lawmakers now step up to secure our elections?
Swan Song for Parental Choice Opponents
While the Texas House continues to move toward stymieing school choice, a good number of the loudest voices won’t be coming back to Austin next year.
Pay Raise For Politicians
Texas “Ethics” Commission lets legislators take home 15 percent more while giving lobbyists more room to wine and dine in the shadows.
Complaint Against Empower Texans Officially Dismissed
The Texas Ethics Commission voted unanimously to dismiss a complaint that was filed against Empower Texans four and a half years ago.
TEC Considering Pay Raise for Lawmakers
The Texas Ethics Commission could make it even easier for lobbyists to win and dine public officials.
GOP Caucus Again Betrayed by Straus
The caucus promised Speaker Straus would appoint the “best possible Democrat” to the TEC, but he has betrayed their promises. Now they have grown silent.