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Bitcoin Business Tries to Derail Hood County Neighborhood’s Incorporation
County Judge Ron Massingill signed a new order for a November incorporation election after being persuaded by MARA to vacate an earlier order.
Texas Investigates AI Chatbot Companies for Deceptive Mental Health Service Aimed at Children
Paxton’s investigation builds upon a probe into Character AI’s data privacy and safety practices announced in December.
Harris County Jail 2025 Death Toll Climbs to 12 as Funding Changes Announced
Harris County commissioners intend to decrease funding for outsourcing inmates.
Pro-Late Term Abortion Organization Gave UT-Austin $2.5 Million
The Society of Family Planning “opposes the inclusion of gestational duration limits, including viability, in legislation, laws, initiatives, or regulations.”
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House Uses ‘Nuclear Option’ To Force Through Rules Empowering Democrats
Just hours after controversial draft rules for the Texas House were released, the chamber rushed through a vote to approve them—without allowing debate or amendments—escalating tensions between reform-minded Republicans and House leadership. As reported earlier today,...
LGBT Non-profit Provides ‘Therapeutic Support’ to Students in Houston Schools
The Hatch Youth Safe Zones Project works with school officials to provide counseling to students and staff who identify as LGBT. Hatch Youth, which is part of the Montrose Center, writes on its website that it seeks to provide an “affirming space” for LGBT youth. “The...
Texas Land Office Urges DOJ to Drop Discrimination Claims Over Hurricane Relief Funds
The Texas General Land Office is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to drop claims by the Biden administration alleging the state discriminated against minorities in 2021. In a letter sent Wednesday, the legal team representing the GLO slammed Biden officials for...
Katy Faces First De-annexation Challenge Under New Texas Law
The City of Katy received its first de-annexation petition under a 2023 state law, leaving some local officials trying to find a way to stop it. “We’re used to receiving and not giving land away out of our [extraterritorial jurisdiction]. But the developer really...
Proposed Rules Would Expand Democrat Power-sharing in Texas House
Rules set to be voted on in the Texas House as soon as Thursday afternoon would maintain the controversial power-sharing arrangement between Republicans and Democrats—a setup strongly opposed by Republican voters. Despite holding a majority in the chamber, Republicans...
Texans Applaud Trump Ban on ‘Gender Ideology Extremism’
Texans are applauding President Donald Trump’s executive order putting an end to radical gender ideology within the federal government and restoring the “biological truth” that there are only two sexes: male and female. The executive order is entitled “Defending Women...
Texas House and Senate Budget Proposals Differ on Tax Relief, Education Funding
The Texas House and Senate have released their initial budget proposals, showcasing that the chambers are mostly in agreement but divided on how to deal with property tax relief and education funding. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick kicked off the day by announcing the Senate...
Harris County Commissioners Court to Evaluate Work-from-Home Policy
The Harris County Commissioners Court is set to discuss potential changes to its work-from-home—also known as “telework”—policy during its next meeting in February. The sole Republican on the court, Commissioner Tom Ramsey, added the topic as an...
Senate Legislation Would Create Database for School Bonds, Taxes, and Bond Projects
A new measure proposed in the Texas Senate would establish a database for school district bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects. State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) filed Senate Bill 843 last week. The measure amends the state’s Education Code to direct the Texas...