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Texas Water Development Board Declares Interregional Water Conflict
The Texas Water Development Board has declared an interregional conflict between water Region C and Region D over the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
Texas To Become ‘Bitcoin Sanctuary’
Cryptocurrency advocates rejoice as Texas invests in Bitcoin.
Texas Agency Orders Universities To Disclose Illegal Alien Students
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s directive follows a June 4 ruling that illegal aliens cannot receive in-state tuition in Texas.
Texas Education Board Proposes New Standards for School Trustee Training
If adopted, the revised Framework for School Board Development will represent a fundamental shift in public school governance.
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Lawmakers Address China Threat
Multiple measures passed by lawmakers during Texas’ 89th Legislative Session seek to combat the threat of the Chinese Communist Party. Chuck DeVore, chief national initiative officer at Texas Public Policy Foundation, told Texas Scorecard that during this past...
Banking Lobbyists Reportedly Urging Gov. Abbott to Veto Transactional Gold Legislation
Banking lobbyists are reportedly still attempting to derail legislation that would allow Texans to use precious metals in day-to-day financial transactions, even after it has cleared both legislative chambers. House Bill 1056 by State Rep. Mark Dorazio (R–San Antonio)...
New $10.5M Houston Police Department Training Center Will Not Require Taxpayer Funding
Millions in private donations are expected to cover a new Houston Police Department training center that will offer officers state-of-the-art preparation tools. Construction crews are preparing to break ground on a new Houston Police Department training facility...
Winnsboro ISD Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Student
A teacher and coach in Winnsboro Independent School District was jailed for having sex with a high school student. Nicholas Tyronne Gabriel, 30, was arrested Thursday and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Costs Millions as Texas House Failed to Act
Despite years of calls from Texas voters to end the use of taxpayer dollars for lobbying, legislation to ban the practice died in committee this session, leaving Texans footing a multi-million-dollar lobbying bill. For years, both Democrat and Republican voters have...
SAVE Data Helps Texas Nab Potential Noncitizen Voters
After gaining access to a federal immigration and citizenship database, state officials have identified potential noncitizens who voted in Texas elections. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Thursday that her office has referred 33 potential noncitizens...
Why Didn’t Lawmakers Abolish the Texas Lottery? It’s a Lucrative Business
Although Texas lawmakers sent a measure abolishing the Texas Lottery Commission to Gov. Greg Abbott, they stopped short of ending the gambling enterprise entirely. A potential reason? The Texas Lottery is a very lucrative business for its vendors. In fiscal year 2024,...
Former North Texas Pastor and School Volunteer Jailed on Child Porn Charges
A former North Texas church pastor, award-winning school volunteer, and nonprofit leader has been jailed on multiple charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. Jim Dale Mustain was arrested and charged with one count of possession of more than 50 images or...
Houston ISD Teacher Accused of Locking Special Needs Students in Cabinet
A Houston Independent School District special education teacher has been recommended for termination after allegedly locking several special needs students in a cabinet. The incident, which took place at Moreno Elementary School and came to light in late May, has...