The nonsuit represents a momentary reprieve for defendants involved in the April 2023 rigged jackpot, as attention shifts to Travis County litigation.
State
80 Days Later, Texas House Has Yet to Disclose Impeachment Costs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he is giving Speaker Dade Phelan and the House until the end of the year to comply.
Gov. Abbott Warns Chinese Nationals Crossing Southwest Border Present ‘Existential Threat’
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents saw 4,261 Chinese nationals in October alone.
Lawmaker Blasts Texas Democrats for ‘Siding With Hamas’
State Rep. Brian Harrison has filed a resolution to remove every Democrat committee chair in the Texas House.
Abbott Endorses Against Another School Choice Opponent
Marc LaHood is challenging incumbent State Rep. Steve Allison.
MOST RECENT
Texas May See Rolling Blackouts This Summer
A new report shows that the grid may need 6,000 megawatts more this summer than in 2022.
GOP Priority Legislation to Protect Elections ‘At Risk’ in Texas House
No Republican-priority election measures have been sent to the governor’s desk.
Texas House Continues to Support More Corporate Welfare
Only 21 Republicans voted against a measure that shells out millions to the “woke” entertainment industry.
Speaker Dade Phelan Attempts to Shut Down Anti-grooming Ad
The ad criticized Phelan for failing to move an all-ages drag show ban out of the Texas House.
Texas House Committee Moves Gun Control Legislation Following Shooting
Two Republicans voted for proposed “raise the age” legislation.
Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns After Facing Expulsion for Sex With Staff Member
The resignation sets the stage for a special election, to be called by Gov. Greg Abbott, to fill Slaton’s House seat.
School Choice Legislation Awaits Action in Texas House
State Rep. Brad Buckley, the chairman of the House Public Education Committee, has refused to take action on a priority school choice proposal.
Ban on Drag Shows Targeting Children Is Being Slow-rolled in the House
Though the bill is set for a committee hearing on May 10, there’s not much time left.
State Rep. Bryan Slaton Faces Expulsion After Findings Show ‘Inappropriate Sexual Conduct’ With Staffer
The last time a member of the House was expelled was in 1927.
House Vote on Child Gender Mutilation Ban Delayed—Again
It is expected to return to the House floor early next week.
ARCHIVE
Why Does It Take a Scandal to Force Lawmakers to Leave?
Shouldn’t Texans expect more lawmakers to voluntarily leave the pink dome?
TEA: Teacher Fired After Asking Trump to Deport Illegals Should be Reinstated
In his review, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath found the school district violated Clark’s First Amendment rights.
Pardo Family CPS Case Dismissed, Controversy Closed
Drake Pardo and his family received a win in the CPS case heard across the state, oft characterized as a blatant trampling of parental and family rights.
Rick Miller Announces Retirement After Clumsy Comments
Miller announced he was no longer running for re-election after making inappropriate comments to the Houston Chronicle regarding his two primary opponents.
Three Actual Reasons Rick Miller Shouldn’t Be Re-Elected
The real reason Miller should not be re-elected isn’t his clumsy rhetoric—it’s his reprehensible record.
Beto O’Rourke Turns Attention to Texas Legislature in 2020
“We win nine seats in the TX legislature, Dems will have a majority,” O’Rourke stated.
Republican Party of Texas Leaks Strategic Document to Democrats
The document acknowledges fears about the end of straight-ticket voting in 2020 and the “polarizing nature” of President Donald Trump.
After Cocaine Bust, Could Drug Testing Come to Texas Legislature?
While a swell of support for drug testing elected officials is now emerging in the state Capitol, legislation to enact such a policy has been killed in the past.
Commentary: Why I Can’t Support Jared Patterson for Re-Election
A conservative activist and donor explains why he won’t be supporting Jared Patterson in 2020.
Lone Star Agenda Organizer Pens Open Letter to Abbott, Patrick
“Conservatives must unite to win the battle.”