Gov. Greg Abbott said he agreed with the need to regulate intoxicating hemp products but argued SB 3 would be “dead on arrival” in court due to legal vulnerabilities.
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Potential Speaker Candidate Hired by Bank with Ties to Bonnen and Phelan
State Rep. Cody Harris is employed by Third Coast Bank, which has ties to current Speaker Dade Phelan and former Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
AG Paxton’s Criminal Appeals Court Picks Unseat Incumbents
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s picks for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals faired well this year, with all three winning their respective races.
Multiple House and Senate Races Head to Runoff Election
The runoff election will take place in May.
Speaker Dade Phelan Fails to Get Majority Support in GOP Primary, Forced Into Runoff
Only one other speaker has entered a runoff, and lost in 1972.
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18 Texas Republicans Voted to End The Death Penalty for Mass Murderers
Texans must expand the death penalty, not water it down further for the worst in our society.
Red Threat: Corrupting Investments
The Chinese Communist Party has tentacles in Houston, business, and Texas land.
Potter County GOP Chair Launches Bid for Texas House District 87
Longtime Amarillo Republican leader and businessman launches bid to replace State Rep. Four Price (R-Amarillo).
Federal Judge: Texas’ Tuition Discount Encourages Illegal Immigration
For decades, Texas universities have given in-state tution discounts to illegal aliens.
Red Threat: Beijing Special Interests
Hostile special interests have targeted America and Texas at multiple levels.
Texas A&M Interim President Says Board of Regents Won’t Determine New Hires
Following backlash against A&M’s attempt to hire a DEI proponent, the new interim president says DEI has been ‘weaponized’ and regents won’t determine hiring decisions.
S&P Global Ends ESG Credit Ratings Following AG Investigation
Texas’ Office of the Attorney General joined a coalition of states in investigating S&P Global’s use of ESG factors in its credit rating analysis.
Red Threat: Big Brother Beijing
The CCP is trying to extend its surveillance and repression operations into the Lone Star State. So far, they’ve been successful.
Porn Sites Sue Texas to Block Age Verification Law
Pornhub and others claim the state’s new rules for ensuring users are 18 years old violate the First Amendment.
Matt Schaefer Announces Retirement from Texas House
Schaefer opened the door to a possible future run for higher office.
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Teachers Have a Lack of Confidence in Administration
Teachers’ responses to a Teachers for Texas survey show their displeasure with the administration in Texas schools.
Freshmen to File Bill to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
“As Texas taxpayers are seeing their property taxes rise, they are rightfully even more frustrated to find out that the Texas Legislature has seen fit to give handouts to illegal immigrants.” – State Rep. Jeff Cason
Reed Clay: From Government to Lobbying
Texas Scorecard examines Texas’ highest-paid lobbyists.
Texas A&M: We Never Actually Considered Removing Sul Ross Statue
The Young Democratic Socialists of America at Texas A&M had previously organized a “Bye Bye Sully Ross” protest.
Will Texas Lawmakers Do Anything to Stop Big Tech’s Rampant Censorship?
“Texas, why are we not leading the way?”
Daniel Hodge: The Highest-Paid Lobbyist in Texas
Texas Scorecard examines Texas’ highest-paid lobbyists.
Abbott Set to Announce Priorities in State of the State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott will have the opportunity to provide more clarity to lawmakers and citizens alike.
Beto for Governor? Former Congressman Considering Run
“You know what, it’s something I’m going to think about.”
Proposed Bill Targets Appraisal Districts Not Following Procedure
The bill would give citizens a new tool to hold appraisal districts accountable.
Texas Democrat Lawmakers Want to Force You to Pay for Abortions
Two state lawmakers have proposed a law to force citizens to fund the killing of children.