The terms “diversity” and “equity” are used repeatedly in a program the Biden administration funded with federal taxpayer monies.
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Texas A&M Closing Qatar Campus
Regents voted 7-1 to begin the process of closing the Middle Eastern campus, which will take four years.
‘How Long Until The State Gives Up?’
An Eagle Pass resident worries about what will happen again if Texas gives up Shelby Park, a former hotspot for illegal crossings currently under state control.
UT Austin Eliminates Scholarship Program for Illegal Aliens
The university is blaming a new law banning ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ policies, but some say the excuse does not add up.
Texas Education Board Sets New Guidelines for Reviewing and Approving Instructional Materials
Board members adopted multiple items for the new process to ensure “high-quality instructional materials for Texas students.”
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Liberal Republican Donors Line Up for Nikki Haley
Haley is set to return to Texas next month to fundraise from establishment Republican donors.
AG Ken Paxton Rallies for Challenger to House Speaker Dade Phelan
Paxton says defeating Phelan will change the trajectory of the state.
Texas Governor Responds to Accusations that State Let Illegal Border Crossers Drown
U.S. Border Patrol agents and a Democrat US Representative claim Texas is to blame for three illegal border crossers drowning near Shelby Park.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Makes First Endorsement Against House Member
The lieutenant governor has previously said he generally does not get involved in House races.
Texans Increase Calls for Reliable Energy as Second Conservation Appeal Announced
Lawmakers, policy analysts, and citizens are calling for more reliable energy sources as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announces a second energy conservation appeal for Tuesday morning.
Texas A&M Faculty Senate Attempts to Unilaterally Rewrite Texas Public Information Act
The American Accountability Foundation is advising A&M’s general counsel to tell employees they must comply with Public Information Act requests.
Citizens Reflect on the Passing of Conservative Leader Jill Glover
Her activism and dedication to the advancement of self-governance—notably the protection of children—led her to receive a Conservative Leader Award in 2020.
Report: Immigration Power Should Return to the States
A report from the Huffines Liberty Foundation suggests Texas should declare an invasion and “shut down illegal border crossings itself.”
Senate District 30 Candidates Meet in Parker County
Brent Hagenbuch—who has been challenged by the other candidates for allegedly not living in the district—did not show up to the event.
ERCOT Weather Watch Released for Upcoming Cold Front
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is warning Texans about how winter temperatures will affect the power grid.
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Two Texas Lawmakers Call for Special Session to Secure the Border
State Reps. Harrison and Schaefer are asking Gov. Abbott to call the legislature back immediately.
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.