In 2025, scores of educators statewide were accused of sex crimes targeting students and other children.
Year in Review
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
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
Ongoing vigilance is needed despite this positive step.
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.
MOST RECENT
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
Texas lawmakers passed many key parental rights and child protection priorities.
Texas THC Battle Blazed in 2025
The intoxicating product put the governor and lieutenant governor at odds.
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
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
Like casino special interests, sports gambling suffered setbacks in 2024.
More Texas Teachers Target Students for Sex Crimes
In 2024, nearly 100 educators statewide were accused of sexually exploiting children.
With Dade Phelan Out, Eyes Turn to Day One Speaker Vote
Just a day before the Republican caucus was set to meet to nominate a Speaker candidate, Phelan announced he would no longer be seeking the position.
Will Lawmakers Provide Property Tax Relief in 2025?
Fiscal responsibility advocates are urging the legislature to return surplus tax dollars to Texans and put Texas on a path to eliminate property taxes.
A Year of Controversy and Scrutiny for the Texas Lottery
The Texas Lottery Commission’s latest scandals include rigged jackpots, online ticket sales, and questionable foreign ties.
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Texas on Track To Crack Down on Chinese Influence
Gov. Abbott has already been addressing foreign influence in the state, and lawmakers are expected to take additional action.
School Choice Plans Gain Energy in 2025
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says the Republican-majority Legislature is poised to pass school choice in 2025.
Republican Incumbents Knocked Off in 2024 Primaries
In this year’s primary season, grassroots Republicans claimed victory over more moderate incumbents in the Texas House and Court of Criminal Appeals.
A Year of Turmoil for Texas’ Border
This past year has wrought continued carnage on the southern border; officials are looking to 2025 with hope for the Trump administration’s promised actions.
2024 Analysis: A Rough Year for Casino Gambling Interests in Texas
Pro-gambling efforts in Texas have faltered as key lawmakers lost primary elections.
Election Security Proponents Seek Improvements to Texas’ Laws
Following multiple instances of electioneering and other problems with election security in the state, Advancing Integrity is calling on lawmakers to strengthen the security of Texas elections in 2025.
Lawmakers Urged to Further Protect Texas Children
Although there are lengthy legal battles underway to protect children from sexually explicit material, Texas continues to face challenges with enforcement.
Texas Universities Need More Reform
As citizens protest indoctrination, where will boards of regents steer the state’s higher education institutions in 2025?
Advocates Press for a Ban on Taxpayer-funded Lobbying in 2025
Banning the practice is a priority of the Republican Party of Texas.
Houston: A Year of Challenges Ahead
Houston is facing significant challenges that will be up to the newly elected city government to handle.