The number of teachers and school employees charged with sex crimes continues to grow.
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House’s Limited School Choice Plan Draws Disapproval from Gov. Abbott
Abbott has called for “legislation providing education savings accounts for all Texas schoolchildren.”
Texas National Guard Places Concertina Wire Along New Mexico Border
Gov. Abbott said the wire is meant to deter illegal aliens from traveling from New Mexico into Texas.
Cruz Endorses State House Candidate in Panhandle
Caroline Fairly is the latest entrant into the race to replace State Rep. Four Price.
As Texas House Moves Slowly, Is School Choice in Peril?
A fourth special session appears to be increasingly likely.
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Texas Republican Attempts to Block School Choice Funding
State Rep. Charlie Geren is siding with Democrats to potentially prevent Texas from funding school choice in the state budget.
Gambling Expansion Moves in Texas House Despite Opposition in the Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said casino expansion does not have support among Senate Republicans.
Carroll ISD Trustees Call on Other Districts to Leave Texas Association of School Boards
The district was the first to leave the controversial taxpayer-funded organization.
Citizens Support Protecting Children From Pornography
“My children have technology in their hands and they’re living in a virtual Wild West.”
Texas Senate Removes ‘Grandfather Clause’ to Child Gender Mutilation Ban
A controversial amendment would have exempted children receiving puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones before June 3 from the ban.
Religious Freedom Center Stage in Senate Hearing
“Schools don’t dictate our beliefs. And we don’t stop our values and beliefs because we step on school property.”
TASB Threatens to Sue School Districts
After Carroll ISD passed a resolution to leave the Texas Association of School Boards, the association pushed back.
Texas School Superintendent Salaries Continue to Soar
“Superintendents are getting rich at taxpayer expense,” says Texas Public Policy Foundation’s James Quintero.
Cassandra Posey: Fighting for School Choice
“We’re parents, not politicians.”
Ban on Controversial Ranked-choice Voting Moves Through Texas Senate
The complex voting method is gaining popularity in progressive jurisdictions and has been blamed for conservative losses in the 2022 Alaska elections.
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Bonnen Rules Out “Overwhelming” Property Tax Relief
“I think what they’re going see is a reduction in their property taxes, but it’s not going to be overwhelming, unfortunately, because the money just isn’t available to accomplish that.”
Texas House Republicans Light Up Board for Raising Smoking Age
A majority of Republican lawmakers in the Texas House approved the change.
House Rejects Sunset Recommendation to Abolish Plumber Board
When given the opportunity to close a state agency that the Sunset Commission has deemed unnecessary, the Texas House voted to extend it for another two years.
Hegar Revises Revenue Estimate, Over $500M in Extra Revenue
Lawmakers have a choice: grow government or give taxpayers their money back.
Time Running Out for Key Election Integrity Bills
With Senate bills in a race against the calendar, the House must act quickly to move priority election reforms across the finish line.
Are Bonnen and Zerwas Killing Spending Limit Bill?
While the Senate passed the bill on April 9, the bill has been languishing in the Texas House ever since.
Texas Lawmakers Speeding to Give Taxpayer Cash to F1 Race
Shortly after Formula One missed an important deadline, the chairman of The Circuit of the Americas began donating to several elected officeholders.
The Final Countdown: Dates to Know for the End of Session
As priority legislation continues to navigate the legislative process, these are the dates to keep in mind.
Privacy Rights Prevail in Battle over Drones
One of the 86th’s biggest behind-the-scenes battles has come to a close, and your privacy rights in relation to drones are safe for now.
Key Election Bills Slated for Hearings
As deadlines for passing legislation approach, Texas lawmakers take up election integrity bills in public hearings this week.