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Lt. Gov. Patrick Blasts Kamala Harris for Losing Thousands of Unaccompanied Minors
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly has no process in place to address illegal alien children if they fail to make court appearances.
Texas Sues Biden Admin Over Requirement to ‘Affirm’ Foster Care Children’s Gender Identity
Attorney General Ken Paxton says the Texas foster care system would be held hostage to unscientific, fringe beliefs.
Gov. Abbott Offers $5k Reward for Information on Venezuelan Gang Members
The governor’s Public Safety Office will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of known or suspected members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Resigns
Angélica Ramsey’s last day as superintendent will be October 1.
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State Rep. Shawn Thierry Joins Republican Party, Citing Democrat Party’s Leftward Shift
After losing in the Democrat primary earlier this year, outgoing State Rep. Shawn Thierry has announced her decision to join the Republican Party, citing that the current Democrat Party has "veered so far left, so deep into the progressive abyss" that it now promotes...
Paxton Follows Through on Lawsuit Against Dallas for State Fair Gun Ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton has made good on his recent warning by suing the City of Dallas for banning firearms at the State Fair of Texas. Earlier this month, fair organizers announced new safety regulations, including a blanket ban on all firearms, even for...
Texas Association of School Boards Criticizes Tarrant County Tax Relief Plan
After the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors revised how the county handles property appraisals, the Texas Association of School Boards has criticized their efforts to save taxpayers money. TASB criticized the changes in an email to members obtained by...
Uvalde County’s Gang Crackdown Leads to Arrest of Over 30 Individuals
As part of a multi-year investigation aimed at stunting drug trafficking and violent gang activity in Uvalde County, Texas law enforcement has rounded up and detained a group of 33 individuals. According to a Uvalde County press release, several of those arrested were...
‘Spending Spiral’ Pushes Local Finances to Brink
A Thursday discussion at the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the perilous state of municipal finances across the Lone Star State. Entitled “The Spending Spiral: Factors Pushing City & County Finances to the Brink,” the event featured pro-taxpayer...
State Officials Join Lorena ISD Parents Demanding Accountability in Sex Abuse Scandal
Members of the State Board of Education joined Lorena parents in calling for accountability from school district officials over their handling of a pre-K teacher sexually abusing young students. SBOE members Pat Hardy and Evelyn Brooks spoke during Monday night’s...
Attorney General Paxton Launches Illegal Voting Tipline
Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an email tipline where members of the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law. He also issued a legal advisory on election integrity, encouraging Texans to protect their vote. "I invite all Texans to report...
Fort Worth Mayor Calls on Declining School District to Make Changes
As the Fort Worth Independent School District contends with students' failure to meet grade-level standards, Mayor Mattie Parker has called on the district to make changes. In a letter to Fort Worth ISD’s school board, Parker states that as the city has grown the...
Tarrant County College Trustees Hold ‘Rogue Staff’ Accountable for Breaking State Law Prohibiting DEI Training
Two Tarrant County college trustees have held “rogue staff” accountable for continuing to mandate DEI training after a state law banning such practices went into effect. Tarrant County College Trustee Laura Pritchett posted that taxpayers and elected officials...