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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Calls for Termination of Department of Education
This comes as a measure aiming to abolish the department was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Keith Self Sets CFPB Funding to $0
The legislation aligns with the Byrd Rule in the Senate, making it eligible for inclusion in a budget reconciliation package.
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to End Taxes on Tips
President Donald Trump says he will work with Congress to get the measure to his desk.
DOJ Drops Criminal Case Against Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
Assistant U.S. Attorney John P. Pearson filed the motion on Friday asking the court to dismiss the indictment against Dr. Eithan Haim.
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Y’All Answered: Ban or Regulate THC Products?
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed legislation that would have banned consumable THC products in Texas, instead calling for stricter regulation. Lt Gov. Dan Patrick argues that regulating these products would require legalizing them first. Yesterday, readers were asked if Texas...
6.25.2025: Caring for Detransitioners.
Insurance Must Now Cover 'Detransition' Care… Higher Ed Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval… Counties Making Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots… Pro-Life Coalition Wants Abortion Pill Ban in Special Session…
Federal Court Vacates Injunction Against Arkansas THC Ban
A federal court has vacated an injunction against Arkansas’ statewide ban on THC. Gov. Greg Abbott had cited the court challenge to this law as a reason for vetoing a similar proposed ban in Texas. Late Sunday night, Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which would have...
‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ Proposal Signed into Law
Signed along with multiple other bills from the 89th Legislative Session by Gov. Greg Abbott, the “Make Texas Healthy Again” initiative includes multiple pillars that will be implemented over the next two and a half years to work toward creating a healthier Texas. ...
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6/24/25 Insurance to Cover Detransitioning
- Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Requiring Insurance To Cover Detransition Care - Is Texas Shielding Thousands of Illegal Aliens From Deportation With ‘U Visas’? - Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General
Collin County Officials OK Purchases for Hand-Marked Balloting
Collin County officials approved the purchase of equipment needed to implement a hand-marked balloting system starting with the November 2025 election. Earlier this month, Collin County Commissioners Court voted to pursue switching to hand-marked ballots instead of...
Pro-Life Coalition Urges Abbott to Add Abortion Pill Ban To Special Session
Following the failure of a proposal to crack down on the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs before the regular legislative session adjourned, a coalition of pro-life lawmakers and organizations—including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick—is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to add...
Williamson County Officials Vote to Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots
Williamson County officials have voted to use hand-marked ballots in the November 2025 election, just two weeks after officials in Collin County made a similar decision. In a 5-0 vote, County Judge Steven Snell and Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie...
New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation that increases his responsibility over the internal governance of taxpayer-subsidized universities. State Sen. Brandon Creighton’s (R–Conroe) proposal, Senate Bill 37, abolishes the practice of “shared governance” in state colleges...