New documents show that TMB Medical Director Robert Bredt has worked for a Planned Parenthood lab since 2011.
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Senate Passes Border Security Legislation, Doesn’t Change the Current Paradigm
“The new mission scope is very much a continuation of Operation Lone Star, which has done little to reduce the number of illegal crossings into our state,” said Chris Russo.
Texas Passes Parent-backed Plan to Keep Sexually Explicit Books Out of Schools
A big win for moms on a mission to stop the sexualization of Texas kids.
Democrats Block Constitutional Amendment Requiring Texas Voters to be US Citizens
As the legislative session is coming to an end, Democrats are once again pushing back on Republican priorities.
DPS Investigating Women Who Complained About Man in Capitol Restroom
At the urging of Travis County District Attorney José Garza, Texas DPS is now investigating a group of women who complained online about a man’s presence in the women’s restroom.
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State Rep. Brian Harrison: Perpetual Emergency Orders ‘Render People Powerless’
“Legislative bodies allowing a single executive branch official to both write and enforce laws is the biggest threat to our constitutional system of divided government…”
Texas Marks 1,000 Days of COVID Emergency With No End in Sight
Gov. Greg Abbott has repeatedly extended his 30-day emergency declaration since March of 2020.
Non-governmental Organizations Pre-process Illegal Aliens in Mexico
“The only two people that can stop this are Biden and Abbott.”
Shake-ups Leave Texas Schools Searching for Superintendents
More than a dozen of the state’s 1,200 school districts are actively searching to fill superintendent spots that are open now or will be by the end of the 2022-23 school year.
Greg Abbott Bans Chinese-owned TikTok From State-issued Devices Amid Security Concerns
“We must work together to stop the Chinese government’s efforts to collect, store, and distribute Texans’ data and personal information.”
Texas Family Project Successfully Fends Off Massive Cyber-Attack Effort
“No amount of pressure or harassment will stop the Texas Family Project from pursuing our mission to safeguard the innocence of Texas children.”
‘All-ages’ Drag Queen Christmas Show Tours Texas
“The goal is to try to get children in here so they can groom them.”
Poll: Texas Republicans Want Property Tax Relief
The poll comes amid what appears to be a split between Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan on what to do with the surplus funds.
State Rep. Slaton Proposes House Rule to Eliminate Democrat Committee Chairs
“I believe to oppose this rules amendment is to blatantly oppose the will of the Republican voters of Texas and the people that voted us into office.”
Senator Jane Nelson to Become Texas’ New Secretary of State
The position is appointed by the governor, but requires two-thirds approval of the Texas Senate.
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Is Bonnen Blockading Election Integrity Efforts?
The reason for the bill’s delay remains a mystery, with Bonnen refusing to respond to request for comment on the issue.
Bonnen Doubles Down on Opposition to Constitutional Carry
Despite being a Republican Party of Texas legislative priority for six years, Bonnen will not budge on his opposition to the effort.
Craft Brewers Cheer Texas House Victory
Beer-to-go, a major legislative priority for craft brewers, was narrowly passed by the Texas House on Thursday.
Senate Floats Tax Increase to Fund School Spending Spree
“We’ve never had a swap that worked,” Bettencourt said in the Senate Education Committee’s hearing on school finance reform.
Challengers Seek to Reform Magnolia Independent School District
Establishment and newcomers vie over skyrocketing school property taxes and board members’ deference to school superintendent.
Texas House Votes to Kick Can on Real Reform to Teacher Retirement System
Only State Rep. Jonathan Stickland voted against the effort to pass the buck.
Paxton Announces Arrest of RGV Mayor, Wife for Illegal Voting Scheme
“Voter fraud is an affront to democracy and places the decision-making authority of the Texas electorate in the hands of those who have no right to make those choices.”
Senate Moves to Close Legislature-to-Lobby Revolving Door
A prohibition on serving as an elected official and a lobbyist simultaneously, however, was stripped from the bill in a floor amendment.
Texas House Delays Property Tax Reform…Yet Again
According to Burrows, a committee substitute to the Senate companion—Senate Bill 2—will be drafted and passed out of committee in the coming days.
DNA First, Due Process Later
Only 50 members voting in favor of preserving the principle of innocent until proven guilty and keeping unconvicted Texans out of a government DNA data bank.