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Higher Education Employees Fight Reforms in House Hearing

Several academics testified against a proposed reform that would end “shared governance” in higher education and create new oversight for curriculum standards. Senate Bill 37, proposed by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe), would limit the decision-making power...

With Time Running Out, Parental Bill of Rights Awaits House Action

Legislation that would overhaul how Texas public schools interact with parents is in danger of dying in the House, even after clearing the Senate nearly two months ago and earning the public backing of Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 12, dubbed the “Parental Bill of...

Texas Parents Back Ban on Schools Socially Transitioning Kids

In response to a “troubling rise” in public school employees facilitating students’ gender confusion—often behind parents’ backs—Texas lawmakers proposed several measures this year to ensure that children will not be socially transitioned in classrooms. On Tuesday,...