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University of North Texas Under Federal Investigation for Race-Exclusionary Practices
Schools affiliated with The PhD Project are facing federal scrutiny over the organization’s race-based participation policies.
Texas Congressman Proposes Ban on Foreign Adversaries Buying US Farmland
The proposal would ban U.S. land purchases by hostile foreign countries that prevent Americans from purchasing their land.
US House Members Push for Ban on Student Visas for Chinese Nationals
As Texas is now home to the most Tier 1 research institutions in the nation, the proposal holds significant relevance for the state’s research security.
ICE Reportedly Maxes Out Detention Capacity
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said she is standing by and prepared to help however she can, having offered state land for additional facilities.
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Glory Stealers
Glory hog. Credit-seeker. Spotlight-grabber. Brown-noser. Whatever you call them, we all know the type. They overstate the value of their work or take a little creative license in describing their contribution to a group effort. The political landscape is littered...
8.29.2025: Women’s Privacy Act Finally Passes
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance… Senate Moves To Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions… Plano ISD Under A.G. Investigation For Antisemitic Incidents… Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase…
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
The Texas House has approved the “Woman and Child Protection Act,” a measure lawmakers say is aimed at cracking down on the growing flow of abortion-inducing drugs into the state. Unlike earlier pro-life laws that shuttered abortion facilities, House Bill 7 by State...
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
After years of failed attempts, the Texas House has finally passed Senate Bill 8, dubbed the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, following hours of heated debate. The legislation requires state agencies and political subdivisions to designate multiple-occupancy restrooms,...
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare
Appearing together at the state capitol, Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the allotment of $500 million to develop rural healthcare in Texas. The action follows the passage of President Donald Trump's One...
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8/28/25 A Ban on Fundraising
- Senate Moves to Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions After Quorum Break - Paxton Slams Texas Judicial System After ‘Insane Decision’ To Help Beto O’Rourke - Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
Houston has prohibited standing, walking, or sitting on median strips less than six feet wide under a new ordinance passed Wednesday. Houston City Council members approved the ordinance in an 11-2 vote. Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman, who introduced the ordinance,...
Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three Lubbock County commissioners have stopped a county property tax increase, but not everyone is happy about it. During a meeting this week, the five-member Lubbock County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to approve the no-new-revenue property tax rate for 2025, which...
Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
This article has been updated since publication to include a statement from Plano ISD. Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a formal investigation into Plano Independent School District after multiple reports of antisemitic incidents and school-sponsored...