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Gov. Abbott Calls on Pastors to Counter ‘Education Monopolists’ in Texas
The governor made it clear that while the Texas Senate has consistently supported school choice, the battle will be won or lost in the Texas House.
Texas Senators Consider Returning Power Over Election Crimes to Attorney General
Following a controversial 2021 ruling, the Texas attorney general lost authority to unilaterally pursue election violations in criminal court.
Harris County Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration DOGE Cuts
A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of some probationary federal employees laid off by DOGE.
Texas Senate to Congress: Keep Supreme Court at Nine
Senators are asking Congress to prevent any potential undermining of the Court by future elected officials.
Attorney General Paxton Investigates Dallas Over Potential Sanctuary City Policies
Paxton seeks documentation and communications between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department about immigration enforcement.
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.
Senator Seeks To Stop School Electioneering on Taxpayers’ Dime
State Sen. Brian Birdwell’s bill aims to prevent misuse of public resources to influence elections.
IDEA Round Rock Admin Accused of ‘Inappropriately Touching a Student’
Assistant Principal Aaron Freeman was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Texas Senate Moves Quickly as Patrick Releases More Legislative Priorities
Patrick reiterated that while only 40 bills carry his official priority designation, the Senate is set to pass hundreds of bills.
F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act Would Ban Animal Behavior in Class
The proposal would require all public school districts to include prohibitions on “non-human behavior” in their student codes of conduct.
Analysis: If You Don’t Want to Register as a Lobbyist, Just Hire One
“It’s not easy, I understand. It’s certainly not intuitive,” said TEC Chairman Randy Erben, explaining the state’s lobbyist registration laws.
Senate Bill 336 Hands Leftists a Legal Bludgeon To Smash Dissent
Free speech is the foundation upon which all other freedoms rest.