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South Texas Judge Suspended After Indictment for Cattle Theft
Men used to be hanged for such things.
University of Houston Regents Change Faculty Senate Policy To Comply With New Law
Texas’ university systems are taking different approaches to implementing the new law.
Court of Criminal Appeals Reins in Texas Ethics Commission’s Prosecution Power
The Court found the commission lacks exclusive authority over election crimes.
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
The Texas Senate’s Congressional Redistricting Committee voted on party lines to advance the House-approved plan.
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Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments
In a split vote, trustees in Plano Independent School District approved a new policy eliminating public comments on non-agenda items during board meetings. The stated plan is to have occasional “community input meetings” instead, but such meetings are not required by...
AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...
Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
AUSTIN—Regents of the University of Texas System formally approved Jim Davis as the permanent president of the flagship campus in Austin. Davis has served as interim UT-Austin president since February. He previously held a variety of on-campus positions and also...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces Uncertain Future in Texas House
As the Texas Legislature continues its second special session, legislation aimed at banning taxpayer-funded lobbying has once again been referred to the House State Affairs Committee, prompting questions about whether the House will act. The push to prohibit local...
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Arrests 71 Wanted Offenders
Montgomery County’s weeklong law enforcement push, known as Operation Heatwave, resulted in dozens of arrests and the execution of nearly 100 warrants. County officials announced Tuesday the results of Operation Heatwave, which focused on locating and arresting...
University of Houston Offering Classes Covering Queer Theory
The University of Houston is offering fall 2025 classes that explicitly list “queer theory” as a large part of the curriculum and a major lens for classroom discussion. The first class, Introduction to Women's Studies, promotes feminist theory, queer theory, and...
Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items
In just a matter of days, Texas senators are tackling Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities once again as the Texas House returns to regular business. This comes after a two-week quorum break by House Democrats during the first special session. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick...
Trump Urges Swift Passage of Texas Redistricting Plan
President Donald Trump is backing Texas Republicans’ effort to redraw the state’s congressional lines, praising the legislature for advancing maps designed to give the GOP a stronger hand in Washington. In a post on Truth Social, Trump reminded supporters that he...
Rockwall ISD Calls Tax Increase Election
Voters in Rockwall Independent School District will again be asked to approve a property tax increase, one year after rejecting a larger school tax hike. Rockwall ISD trustees unanimously approved a 4-cent tax rate increase for the 2025-26 school year during a board...