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Harris County Budget Deficit Hits $200 Million
The deficit sparked debate over cost-saving measures and funding priorities during a Commissioners Court special session.
Texas Education Agency Releases School Accountability Ratings for 2025 & 2024
Legal challenges had halted the release of last year’s ratings.
Gov. Abbott Signs Anti-Squatting Legislation
Gov. Abbott said the new laws will provide homeowners “an efficient means of evicting squatters from their property.”
Prosecutors: Fort Bend County Judge Used Campaign Funds for Personal Bills
Prosecutors say Fort Bend County Judge KP George raided his campaign account for property taxes, a house down payment, and other personal costs—and then lied about it on official reports.
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Could Fourth Time Be the Charm for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban?
Advocates for ending taxpayer-funded lobbying showed up to the state capitol this week, as legislation to ban the practice was heard in a Senate committee. Senate Bill 19 seeks to put an end to taxpayer-funded lobbying by prohibiting political subdivisions from using...
State Vendor IGT Violated Its Contract With the Texas Lottery Commission
Although its contract bars IGT Solutions Corporation from donating in Texas, a review of campaign finance records shows that IGT has influenced policymakers directly and indirectly. IGT is the lottery operator for the Texas Lottery Commission and is responsible for...
Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff
Dremone Francis is facing capital murder and evidence tampering charges for his role in the murder of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. 248th District Court Judge Hilary Unger declined a no-bond request by the former district attorney and granted Francis a $1...
Aldine ISD Will Close 6 Schools Due to Enrollment Loss
Aldine Independent School District trustees voted to close six schools, marking the ninth closure since 2024, as the North Houston district grapples with declining enrollment and a growing budget deficit. During a meeting on Tuesday, trustees voted to close six...
Libraries Could Lose Funding for Hosting Drag Queen Story Hours Under Senate Proposal
State taxpayer funds could soon be removed from libraries that host “drag queen story hours,” in which men dressed as women read books to young children. Senate Bill 18 by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) would cut off state and local funding to libraries that...
Amid Concerns Surrounding Texas Lottery, Senators Approve Courier Ban
Days after Texas Lottery commissioners faced widespread criticism from state lawmakers, Texas senators have sent a measure banning lottery courier services to the House for approval. Senate Bill 28, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood), passed 31-0 in quick...
State Rep. Leach Refiles Mail Ballot Measure Gov. Abbott Vetoed in 2023
Republican State Rep. Jeff Leach of Allen has refiled a measure that Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed in 2023. Leach’s House Bill 3162 is purportedly aimed at expanding the voting rights of disabled Texans by allowing “certain voters” access to an electronic absentee ballot. ...
A&M Geography Course Teaches Gender Is “Social Construct”
A Texas A&M course in geography is promoting gender identity, intersectionality, and critical race theory. As such, it satisfies the university’s "international and cultural diversity" requirement. In a slideshow presentation for Intro to Human Geography, a module...
TEA Takes Over Another Texas School District After ‘Decades of Dysfunction’
Another school district has been taken over by the Texas Education Agency due to mismanagement by elected board members. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced last week that his agency had appointed a new seven-member board of managers and a new...