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Texas Joins Multi-state Lawsuit Over Gas Water Heater Regulation
Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to continue opposing President Biden’s “lawless” regulatory overreach until President-elect Trump’s inauguration.
Online Lottery Ticket Vendor Partners With Uber to Entice Gambling?
Lotto.com is selling scratch tickets online, violating lottery rules and state law.
Admitted Mail Ballot Fraudster Charged in Jury Summons Scam
Zul Mohamed, who admitted to voter fraud in his 2020 mayoral election, faces new charges of sending fake jury notices for the date of his trial.
US Rep. Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
The legislation would provide state and local law enforcement jurisdictions with federal criminal justice funding to fight human trafficking.
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Violent Offender Killed After Fatally Shooting Brazoria County Deputy
Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis, was accused by police of killing Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas with a shot to the head. According to officials of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, Vargas was serving an aggravated assault...
The Supreme Court Must Prioritize Children’s Online Safety
On January 15, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a case that underscores the urgent need to protect children from harmful online content. At its core, this case challenges Texas House Bill 1181, which requires age verification for...
Richardson ISD Admin Says Boys May Room With Girls on Field Trips
This article has been updated since publication with a response from Richardson ISD. A newly released investigation has uncovered that a Dallas-area school district may be allowing biological boys to room with girls on school field trips. The investigation by...
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Report: Security Needed at Texas Universities
State lawmakers recommended action to shield university research from infiltration, but a security specialist found their recommendations lacking. A Texas House committee report analyzed hostile foreign threats to Texas. Higher education was among the vulnerable areas...
DOJ and Austin Real Estate Developer Reach Plea Agreement
The day after Democrats teamed up with a minority of Republicans to make Dustin Burrows the next speaker of the Texas House, Austin real estate developer Nate Paul agreed to a plea deal with the Department of Justice. Paul is set to plead guilty to one count of making...
US Rep. Chip Roy Reintroduces Bill to Block Taxpayer Funding of UN Human Rights Council
Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has reintroduced a measure to stop taxpayer funding of the United Nations Human Rights Council. “This globalist, anti-western propaganda machine doesn't deserve a dime of our money or an ounce of our credibility,” said Roy...
Texas Senator Proposes State Homeland Security Division
Republican State Sen. Tan Parker of Flower Mound has filed legislation intended to strengthen Texas’ security infrastructure. Senate Bill 780 would establish a Homeland Security Division within the Texas Department of Public Safety to coordinate multiagency and...
East Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
An East Texas physical education teacher and coach was arrested Wednesday and charged with sexual assault of a child. D'Marjai Dearion, 25, is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old female. Dearion worked for Longview Independent School District but resigned...
Meet the Freshmen: Joanne Shofner
Joanne Shofner, who defeated incumbent Travis Clardy in the Republican primary, now represents House District 11 in the Texas House. A former ministry leader and grassroots organizer, Shofner says her campaign was rooted in a commitment to conservative principles and...