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Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session
The internal shakeup follows a bruising year for TLR, both politically and reputationally.
KP George Switches Parties as Legal Troubles Mount in Fort Bend County
George has switched to the Republican Party, shifting the balance of power on the county commissioners court.
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Expanding Funding For Texas Water Infrastructure
The two measures are intended to ensure Texas has enough water for the future.
General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes After Paxton Investigation
The company announced this week that it would discontinue use of harmful color additives in school lunches by summer 2026, expanding the ban to all of its products by 2027.
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Harris County Commissioners Vote To Give Sheriff Deputies Pay Parity With Houston Police
Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday to increase pay for sheriff deputies in order to achieve pay parity with Houston police. Commissioners also voted to establish a cross-departmental committee to determine how the county will fund the salary increase. ...
House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Purchase of Soda With SNAP Benefits
Texas House lawmakers approved legislation prohibiting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of sweetened soft drinks. Senate Bill 379 defines “sweetened soft drinks” as “a nonalcoholic beverage made with carbonated...
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Texas A&M Paid $27.5M in 2024 Coaching Buyouts
Texas A&M led the Southeastern Conference in coaching buyouts in fiscal year 2024. Alabama.com acquired this data through a series of public information requests. The data excluded Vanderbilt because it is a private university and not subject to public information...
Time Running Out for Senate To Pass GOP-Backed Bill Ending In-State Tuition for Illegals
A top immigration bill backed by the Republican Party of Texas is at risk of dying in the Senate, despite sitting on the intent calendar for nearly a week. In Texas, public colleges and universities are able to offer a reduced tuition rate to students who reside in...
Texas House Approves Crackdown on THC Products Following Push From Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
After hours of debate, the Texas House approved Senate Bill 3 on Wednesday night, legislation that aims to effectively ban the sale of THC-infused products and shut down the growing number of shops selling them across the state. The bill, as passed by the Senate...
School Board Censures Trustee Busted in Prostitution Sting
A Central Texas school board member busted in a prostitution sting has received a censure from fellow trustees as they eye options to replace him. James Green, an elected member of the Calvert ISD board of trustees, was arrested and charged with solicitation of...
Texas House Advances Legislation to Block Local Abortion Travel Funding
The Texas House has given initial approval to legislation that would bar local governments from using taxpayer dollars to support women seeking abortions, including those who travel out of state to do so. Senate Bill 33, authored by Sen. Donna Campbell (R–Bulverde)...
House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating the Texas Grid Security Commission
Members of the Texas House have signed off on a measure establishing a commission to collaborate with state agencies on how to improve the electrical grid. Senate Bill 75, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), was approved by representatives in a 144-0-2 vote on...
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Plans Return of Outsourced Inmates
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office announced plans to begin retrieving hundreds of inmates currently housed in out-of-state facilities following a steady drop in the county jail population. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez attributed the decrease to improved efficiency in the...