State Sen. Tan Parker says China is fueling the illicit vape market in Texas.
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Paxton Demands Backpay After Hegar Withheld Salary During Impeachment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says it will “consider all legal avenues to redress this issue.”
Federal Judge Rules University Did Not Violate First Amendment by Canceling Drag Show
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that “The First Amendment does not prevent school officials from restricting ‘vulgar and lewd’ conduct that would ‘undermine the school’s basic education mission.’”
Dan Patrick Offers Inside Look Into Impeachment Trial
Patrick’s behind-the-scenes video features commentary from himself as well as interview with senators who were involved in the trial.
Texas GOP Calls on Dade Phelan to Resign
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Phelan is “undeserving of his leadership position.”
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Democrats in Texas House Succeed in Pushing Anti-death Penalty Bill
Eighteen Republicans joined Democrats in approving the controversial proposal.
The Texas Deep State: Families Under Siege
“You are mentally and emotionally abusing, traumatizing families daily.”
Journalist Denied Entry to ‘All-ages’ Drag Show
A drag queen sat with his legs open and exposed his crotch to children in the audience.
Abbott Signals Support for Status Quo With UT Regent Picks
The Texas Senate Nominations Committee is expected to hold a confirmation hearing shortly.
House Committee Considers Legislation to Ensure District Attorneys Enforce the Law
“Some prosecutors are bringing politics into prosecution, and the purpose of House Bill 17 is to eliminate politics from this arena when their main job is prosecution.”
Democrat Lawmaker Condemns Explicit Books in School Libraries
“Not here for the partisan politics on this. I’m here for children.” – State Rep. Shawn Thierry
Texas Medical Board Suspends License After Doctor Defied Mask Mandates
Dr. Eric Hensen has been fighting the TMB for years over the policy.
House Prioritizes Bill to Abolish Death Penalty for ‘the Most Heinous Crimes’
The bill was unanimously approved by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, which is chaired by Democrat State Rep. Joe Moody of El Paso.
Texas Senate Tackles Perpetual Emergency Orders
Texas is the last Republican-led state to be under a state of emergency for COVID.
The Texas Deep State: Children at Risk
The state agency that’s marketed as being pro-child is dangerous for children.
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ELECTION: Voters Shoot Down 1 Constitutional Amendment, Approve 9 Others
When Texas voters took to the polls, they approved all but one constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Democrats Sue Texas to Revive Mobile Voting
Democrats want courts to restore the process used regularly by local officials to target sympathetic voters and tilt election results.
Texas GOP Chair in Hot Seat over Special Session Calls
When asked for a response to conservative grassroots calling for a special session, Chairman James Dickey said he’s “already committed to backing up everything in the [Texas Republican Party] platform.”
Conservatives Plan to Save Texas After Purple Session, Bonnen Scandal
The scandal has created an opportunity for Gov. Greg Abbott, who solely wields the power to call the legislature into a special session.
Texas Joins Coalition of States Aiming to Curtail California Power Grab
“California and liberal elites shouldn’t get to make decisions for the rest of the country. We need to make sure they don’t.”
Patrick Fires Back at Liberal Bureaucrats
The lieutenant governor is touting his work to whittle away at the state’s budget bureaucracy.
RECAP: Central Texas Property Tax Increases
How much more will you have to pay next year?
Commentary: Texas’ Speaker Is Too Powerful
Legislators have a chance to reset the balance of power in the Texas House.
UPDATE: Judge Rules Younger to Maintain Joint Conservatorship Over Son
A verdict today wound the situation back, giving James Younger’s parents joint custody.
No Prosecution Against Bonnen, Says Brazoria County DA
Despite the “repugnant” actions and words from Bonnen, the Brazoria County DA will not prosecute Bonnen.