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State Sen. Kolkhorst Files Legislation Safeguarding Texas Land From Foreign Threats
The measure would allow the attorney general’s office to step in if they suspect that a certain foreign purchase would create a national security risk.
Houston ISD Joins Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
Over 200 school districts have joined the lawsuit claiming companies have caused psychological damage to students.
Senators on Texas Education Committee Advance Teacher Pay Raises
The measure would also expand teachers’ opportunities to receive performance-based bonuses and provide them with free pre-kindergarten.
Dustin Burrows Is in a Position To Bring Republicans Together
I hope he takes it.
The Archive
Houston Public Works Has 1,400 Unresolved Work Orders Amid Infrastructure Issues
As Houston grapples with a water plant crisis that could cost taxpayers up to $15 billion, separate issues stemming from aging infrastructure are causing widespread disruptions, leading to a backlog of 1,400 active work orders related to water problems. Houston Public...
House Chairman Blocks Resolution Honoring Late Conservative Activist Jill Glover
A routine practice in the Texas House turned into controversy this week as sources say State Rep. Jared Patterson, chair of the Local and Consent Calendar Committee, reportedly blocked a resolution honoring a late conservative activist, despite similar resolutions...
Texas Lawmakers React To Explosive Allegations in Lottery Scandal
Following a bombshell report exposing alleged child labor and money laundering tied to a $95 million Texas Lotto operation, state lawmakers are calling for investigations—and some are pushing for sweeping reforms or even abolition of the Texas Lottery Commission...
New Caney ISD Teacher, Coach Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Sex With Student
A now-former female teacher and coach in New Caney Independent School District was sentenced to four years in prison for having sex with a student. Samantha Shea Cummings was convicted of improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony...
Hallettsville Residents Encourage Council To Adopt ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ Ordinance
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the mayor and council members of Hallettsville, Texas (pop. 2,756) heard from residents throughout the community interested in seeing their city adopt a Sanctuary City for the Unborn (SCFTU) Ordinance. While the ordinance was not on the...
House Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources
Recent reports have exposed that millions in federal tax dollars have been funneled into national and international news organizations, raising concerns over journalistic independence and government influence. At the state level, Texas Scorecard recently highlighted...
Kilgore ISD Teachers Aide Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Another Texas school employee has been accused of having an “improper” sexual relationship with a student. Kayla Nicole O’Dell, 34, was arrested Wednesday and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20...
Attorney General Paxton Seeks Injunction Against NCAA To Protect Women’s Sports
Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action against the National Collegiate Athletic Association, seeking a temporary injunction to halt what he claims are “deceptive trade practices” as the organization's athlete eligibility policy could allow men to compete...
State Sen. Middleton Files Measure to Ban Taxpayer-funded Lobbying
A new measure to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying has been filed in the Texas Senate. State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) filed the act on Thursday, asserting that utilizing public funds for lobbying efforts is unethical and needs to end. “For too long, taxpayers'...