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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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Is DMN’s “Watchdog” More Conservative Than House Republicans?
A liberal newspaper’s watchdog supports the same property tax reform the Texas House refused to pass—a body with a two-thirds Republican majority. Does this sound hard to believe? I don’t blame you. But don’t take my word for it. Read the words of taxpayer-advocate...
Largent Emails Show Hostility to Republican Officials and Policies
In his weekly district-wide emails, Granbury ISD Superintendent Jim Largent – who is now running against a conservative incumbent in the Republican Primary for state representative – repeatedly criticized Republican officials and conservative legislation. For example,...
Schaefer Campaign Steaming Ahead
TYLER, Texas—While most campaigns across the state deal with an establishment lawmaker trying to fend off a challenger, the campaign between State Rep. Matt Schaefer and Ted Kamel features the exact opposite. The chairman of the Texas Freedom Caucus, Schaefer is one...
East Texas Rallies for Conservative Victories
TYLER, Texas—A superstar lineup of conservative leaders energized and excited activists in East Texas to continue winning victories in the Republican primary elections. Organized by mega-activist JoAnn Fleming and Grassroots America We the People, the Conservative...
Toth Touting Conservative Record in Comeback Tour
THE WOODLANDS, Texas—As he mounts a campaign to return to the Texas House, after four years out of office, Steve Toth highlights his pro-taxpayer record he earned while in office. Elected to the Texas House in 2013 after dispatching liberal incumbent Rob Eissler, Toth...
Ward Working to Contrast with Clardy
Conservative activist Danny Ward is crisscrossing East Texas campaigning against an incumbent lawmaker he alleges doesn’t represent the conservative values of the three-county district. A Marine Corps veteran, former rodeo cowboy, rancher, and telecommunications field...
McAllen District One Overwhelmingly Rejects A Healthcare District Candidate
A three-way race in a special election for City of McAllen District 1 Commissioner ended in a surprising runoff between attorney Javier Villalobos and senior property tax consultant Timothy Wilkins. In knocking Dr. Joseph Caporusso out of the race, McAllen voters...
Texas Senate Eyes Reform of Campus Free Speech Policies
SAN MARCOS, Texas—A committee of the Texas Senate met today at Texas State University to consider reforms to protect and preserve free speech at Texas' public universities. After Texas Southern University officials removed State Rep. Briscoe Cain from a speaking...
First Suspect Arrested in South Texas Voter Fraud Investigation
South Texas officials made their first arrest in an ongoing investigation of mail ballot voter fraud in the Rio Grande Valley, and they expect it won’t be their last. Starr County’s Special Crimes Unit (SCU) arrested Ernestina Barron, a Rio Grande City school district...