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House Leadership Blocking Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying, Says Texas Lawmaker
State Rep. Brent Money says State Affairs Committee Chair Ken King won’t give the legislation a hearing.
Houston City Council Will Vote on Race-Based Contracting Program
City officials believe the existing program must be updated since it favors groups that do not face a disadvantage in the market.
Texas Senators Consider Measure To Regulate Artificial Intelligence
The measure, which passed the Texas House, would create new privacy standards for artificial intelligence systems and establish a new program for AI developers.
Former Abilene Preschool Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Porn
Mark Eichorn admitted to paying two boys to produce child sexual abuse material.
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Real Texans: Ronin Colman
In this episode of “Real Texans,” our guest is Ronin Colman. Although he wasn't born in the Lone Star State, Ronin Colman got here as quickly as he could. He arrived in 1980 on a motorcycle with two pistols and $300 to his name. Ronin's story is as Texan as they...
EXCLUSIVE: Anti-ICE Protestors Delay Construction in Pflugerville
Individuals protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's deportation efforts under President Donald Trump rallied in Pflugerville on Saturday afternoon. It was held at an intersection on Algreg Street near a building that is reportedly an "unmarked" facility...
Texas Students’ Test Scores Shrink as Spending Grows
A new analysis comparing students’ standardized test scores to spending on education shows Texans are failing to get a quality return on their investment, with reading and math scores steadily declining as taxpayer-funded school spending increases. This week, the...
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1/31/25 An End to DEI in Texas?
- New Order from Abbott Seeks to End DEI in State Agencies - Abbott Bans Chinese AI and Social Media Apps on Texas Government Devices - Texas, Mexico Designate Facilities for Deportation Operations
Texas Officials Criticize Proposed $500 Million in Corporate Welfare to Movie Industry
Texas officials are criticizing a half-billion-dollar handout in the Senate’s preliminary budget proposal for films, television shows, and commercial marketing. The Senate budget proposal includes $498 million to “revamp” current corporate welfare grants and tax...
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Calls for Termination of Department of Education
Texas congressmen are supporting a measure that aims to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. The act, called H.R. 899, was reintroduced by U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in late January. The entire piece of legislation consists of just one sentence: “The...
Texas Joins Fight Against Taxpayer-funded Gender Mutilation Surgeries for Criminals
Texas has joined an amicus brief to prevent a district judge from mandating taxpayers fund “gender transition” surgeries for criminals in a state prison. Texas joined 23 other states in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit...
Burrows Shields Democrats
In an unprecedented move, House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced Monday that the Texas House would not vote on the usual housekeeping resolution, blocking consideration of several pre-filed amendments on high-profile issues.
New Order From Abbott Seeks to End DEI in State Agencies
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order directing all Texas state agencies to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, reinforcing the principle of equal treatment for all Texans regardless of race. “DEI agendas divide us rather than unite us...