Year in Review

Epidemic of Child Predators in Texas Schools Continues
Epidemic of Child Predators in Texas Schools Continues
In 2025, scores of educators statewide were accused of sex crimes targeting students and other children.
2025: The Year Texas Lawmakers Tried To Criminalize Political Memes
2025: The Year Texas Lawmakers Tried To Criminalize Political Memes
A proposed bill by Dade Phelan would have outlawed certain political memes without government-mandated disclaimers.
Gambling Industry Took Losses This Year
Gambling Industry Took Losses This Year
While the lottery commission has been dismantled and the lottery sees declining profits, prediction markets have been allowed to proliferate.
Texas Lawmakers Finally Took China Seriously in 2025
Texas Lawmakers Finally Took China Seriously in 2025
Ongoing vigilance is needed despite this positive step.
Texas GOP Presses on with Fight To Close Primary Elections
Texas GOP Presses on with Fight To Close Primary Elections
A legal battle between the party and Secretary of State Jane Nelson continues to play out in the courts.
Texas Redistricting Impacts National Redistricting Efforts
Texas Redistricting Impacts National Redistricting Efforts
Heading into 2026, the redistricting fight is only beginning.
Parents Gain Ground as Texas Lawmakers Act to Protect Children in School

Parents Gain Ground as Texas Lawmakers Act to Protect Children in School

Texas lawmakers passed many key parental rights and child protection priorities. 

Texas THC Battle Blazed in 2025
Texas THC Battle Blazed in 2025
The intoxicating product put the governor and lieutenant governor at odds.
UT-Austin Leads in Higher Education Reforms
UT-Austin Leads in Higher Education Reforms
Texas A&M lags behind Texas Tech's and Texas State’s significant strides.
The Property Tax Problem Texas Still Hasn’t Solved
The Property Tax Problem Texas Still Hasn’t Solved
While Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a sweeping plan for 2027, Texas homeowners continue to feel the burden.
Online Sports Gambling Interests in Texas Scramble Ahead of 2025
Online Sports Gambling Interests in Texas Scramble Ahead of 2025
Like casino special interests, sports gambling suffered setbacks in 2024.
More Texas Teachers Target Students for Sex Crimes
More Texas Teachers Target Students for Sex Crimes
In 2024, nearly 100 educators statewide were accused of sexually exploiting children.