The university appears to be complying with the new state ban on DEI in higher education, but there’s still more room for reform.
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Constituents Say State Rep. Frazier Should Resign After Pleading Guilty to Sign Shenanigans
Frederick Frazier is expected to receive a dishonorable discharge from the Dallas Police Department.
Attorney General Paxton Secures Administrative Stay, Preventing Destruction of Texas’ Border Barriers
Attorney General Ken Paxton recently celebrated an administrative stay that prevents federal agents from destroying Texas’s concertina wire fencing.
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.
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Teachers’ Unions Listed as Founding Members of Texas Democrat Initiative
The Texas State Teachers Association and the Texas American Federation of Teachers were announced as founding members of a new initiative to turn Texas blue.
Paxton Attorney Mitch Little Announces Campaign for Texas House
Little jumped into prominence for his role in several bombshell moments during the impeachment trial.
Democrat Lawmaker: I’ve Been a ‘Good F***ing Soldier’ for Dade Phelan
Armando Walle currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where he chairs a subcommittee on the state’s biennial budget.
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Border Security Measures
Three measures dealing with funding, increased criminal penalties for smuggling, and criminal penalties for improper entry from a foreign nation received approval.
House To Abbott: Won’t Pass Choice Without A Payoff
Texas House pushes funding for systems, not students, in a deliberate attack on Greg Abbott’s special session agenda.
Speaker Dade Phelan Removes Ken Paxton from the House Chamber
While access to the floor of the House is limited when business is being conducted, statewide officials and former members of the Texas House—of which Paxton is both—are regularly granted access.
Kyle Biedermann Plans Return to Texas House
Bidermann announced a challenge to State Rep. Ellen Troxclair.
Retired Marine Challenges Incumbent State Rep. John Kuempel
Kuempel is the chair of the House Higher Education Committee.
Texas House Approves Ban on Employer COVID Vaccine Mandates
The legislation was strengthened with an amendment to fine companies $50,000 for non-compliance.
Texas Senator Calls Out Texas Association of School Boards
State Sen. Mayes Middleton says TASB should not be allowed to train school board members in Texas.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Senate Won’t Waste Time on Sports Gambling Legislation
Patrick says the House’s sports gambling measure won’t make it through the Senate.
Gov. Abbott Threatens Veto for Weak School Choice Proposal from House
A watered-down school choice proposal “will necessitate special sessions.”
After Delays, Texas House Gives Approval to Ban on Child Gender Mutilation
The legislation requires one additional vote by the House before being sent to the Senate to approve some minor changes.
Texas House Green-lights Roadblocks to Free Speech
House Bill 1585 would impose burdensome requirements on speech about legislation or a campaign for speaker of the Texas House.
Parents’ Priority Education Reforms Are on Life Support
Texas Education 911 says the need for reforms is “so urgent and serious” that a special legislative session is warranted.
Texas Attorney General Settles With Google Over False Advertising Claim
Google will pay Texas $8 million in penalties.
Vendors Spar With Parents Over Explicit Books in Schools
Proponents of House Bill 900 pushed back on claims the legislation is impractical and amounts to “book banning.”
House Approves Online Sports Gambling But Says No to Casinos
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says they bill would need Republican consensus in the Senate to pass.
As Major Deadline Hits, Legislation Dies in Texas House
Notably, the House spent much of the beginning of session moving slowly, especially in comparison to the Senate.
Democrat Lawmaker Seeks Drag Shows His Teens Can Attend
Kelly Neidert of Protect Texas Kids said it was “disgusting” that State Rep. Rafael Anchia would want to take his daughters to a drag show.