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Texas House Lawmaker Seeks To Impose Civil Penalties for Socially Transitioning Minors
State Rep. Steve Toth’s proposed legislation also adds liability to those who medically or surgically mutilate children.
Trump to Cancel Student Visas of Pro-Hamas Protesters
The executive order is directed toward international students who participated in pro-Hamas protests.
Texas Republicans May Redraw Congressional Maps Thanks to Redistricting Win
Several minority “coalition” districts could be redrawn this year to help the GOP maintain a U.S. House majority in 2026.
Texas Tech Class Encourages Critical Race Theory in Human Resources Departments
The class includes assignments based on readings that peddle critical theories surrounding race, gender, disability, and religion.
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Non-Citizen Voting Is a “Significant Problem” in Texas, AG Reports
Texas has a “significant problem” with non-citizens illegally voting in our elections, according to the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Just-released information from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) confirms that non-citizens are registering to vote...
Students Sue Administration at Lone Star College
Last year, David Shepherd, a student at Lone Star College-CyFair in Cypress, set out to start a local chapter of Young Conservatives of Texas, a statewide non-partisan conservative youth organization, only to be blocked from doing so by his college’s administration....
In School Emails, Largent Criticized Gun Rights, Talk Radio
In a weekly district-wide email, Granbury ISD Superintendent Jim Largent often shared his personal views on legislation, politics, community news, and on at least two occasions gun rights. When President Trump nominated Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, Largent...
Labor Union Lauds Republican Lawmakers
The state’s largest labor union has released their endorsements for the 2018 election cycle, which included support for three Republican state lawmakers. The Texas chapter of the AFL-CIO’s slate of supported candidates predominantly features Democrat candidates....
FBI Charges 93rd State District Judge Rudy Delgado With Bribery
Ending months of speculation about an impending federal indictment in Hidalgo County, the FBI has arrested a state district judge on charges of bribery. FBI Special Agent Peter Kilpatrick has been investigating 93rd State District Judge Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado since...
Nursing Home PAC Endorses “Granny Tax” Supporters
A Texas Health Association PAC recently released its list of 2018 primary endorsees, primarily based on their vote for a rate-increase scheme on the backs of nursing home residents and taxpayers. The Texas Health Care Association proclaims itself as “the largest...
Abbott Endorses Chris Fails in Campaign Against Lyle Larson
Gov. Greg Abbott continued his streak of holding obstructionist lawmakers accountable today by endorsing Hollywood Park Mayor Chris Fails in his campaign against incumbent State Rep. Lyle Larson (R–San Antonio.) In a video announcing the endorsement, Abbott offered...
Doyal, Riley Say Woodlands Parkway Extension Will Be Built
Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal says that the Woodlands Parkway extension is going to be built, as long as he has anything to say about it. Speaking at a recent candidate forum, he restated his support for the controversial road, noting that it could...
FBI Arrests State District Judge
Dozens of FBI agents were seen Friday afternoon at the residence and office of 93rd State District Judge Rodolfo "Rudy" Delgado. Texas Rangers and Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputies assisted the FBI as they removed plastic bins from the Democrat's residence in...