Stalled legislation would recognize June 24—the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe—as a state holiday.
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Taxpayer-funded Universities Hold Training to Promote LGBT Ideals
The Safe Zone Project teaches students how to evangelize LGBT “values.”
Senate’s Impeachment Trial of AG Ken Paxton to Begin September 5
Rules have been set for the upcoming trial.
Texas Tech Cancels Witchcraft Class Following Backlash
Other public universities in Texas, however, are still set to offer similar classes.
Texans Asked to Conserve Electricity During Record Heat Wave
ERCOT previously issued a “Weather Watch” warning that higher temperatures mean higher demand on the power grid.
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Abusive Medical Procedures: Protecting Children
“When it’s evident that this is not a gravy train for the worst side of capitalism, that’s what’s going to bring this stuff down.”
Abusive Medical Procedures: Politicized Practitioners
“Transgenderism is an ideology, and gender dysphoria is a diagnosis,” Dr. Andre Van Mol.
Texas Is Entering Third Decade of Republican Control
In 2002, the trifecta flipped, and Texas has been red ever since.
Abusive Medical Procedures: Activist Lawyers
Exposing the law firms fighting for gender mutilation and hormone manipulation of children.
Armed Antifa Members Guard ‘Transgender Story Time’ for Kids
“Imagine taking your young child past the masked terrorists with guns and then once inside having a big bloke in woman face reading stories to them.”
Republican State Board of Education Members Vote Against School Choice
Despite it being a Texas GOP priority, Republican officials joined Democrats against it.
Abusive Medical Procedures: Deep State War
Forces within state agencies are determined to shield these risky procedures and those who conduct them.
Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Protect Women’s College Sports
State Rep. Swanson’s measure would also extend current restrictions to any youth and college private school teams that compete with public schools.
Abusive Medical Procedures: Targeting Children
“Fad medicine is bad medicine, and gender anxious people deserve better than the rush to transition.” — Dr. Andre Van Mol
Legislation to Ban ‘All-ages’ Drag Shows Filed in the Texas House
Locations that host drag shows will be listed as “sexually oriented” businesses, thereby preventing children from entering.
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Grassroots Coalition Demands Policy Action
Legislature poised to leave town with unfulfilled policy promises.
House Continues its Tirade Against Privacy Act, Similar Legislation
The Texas State House and the Republican Leadership are again seeking to kill conservative legislation before the session comes to an end.
Sandra Bland Bill changes focus and form in the State Senate
The “Sandra Bland” Bill has been modified in the Senate in hopes of garnering more bipartisan support in the House.
Field Narrows in RPT Chairman Race
SREC members will choose either James Dickey or Rick Figueroa to be the next party chairman.
Texas House Passes Voter ID Fix with Revisions
The legislation is considered a “must-pass” bill by most Republicans.
JD Sheffield Draws Conservative Challenger
While Sheffield is horrendously liberal on fiscal matters, conservatives have been even more frustrated with his stances on protecting life and Texans’ Second Amendment rights.
Abbott Declares Voter ID Fix an Emergency Priority
Should the legislation fail to pass, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has argued that Texas’ voter ID law could be struck down in June.
Hosed by the House
Over the weekend, the leadership of the Texas House of Representatives once again thumbed their noses at taxpayers.
Straus Bets on Weakness from Abbott and Patrick
The Speaker thumbed his nose at both Abbott and Patrick, apparently betting both of them are too weak to defy him.
Pretend Property Tax Reform Bill Passes Texas House
In the end, every lawmaker voted for the watered-down measure, including liberal Democrats.