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Democrats in Texas House Succeed in Pushing Anti-death Penalty Bill
Eighteen Republicans joined Democrats in approving the controversial proposal.
The Texas Deep State: Families Under Siege
“You are mentally and emotionally abusing, traumatizing families daily.”
Journalist Denied Entry to ‘All-ages’ Drag Show
A drag queen sat with his legs open and exposed his crotch to children in the audience.
Abbott Signals Support for Status Quo With UT Regent Picks
The Texas Senate Nominations Committee is expected to hold a confirmation hearing shortly.
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Senfronia Thompson: The Democrat in Charge of the House Youth Health and Safety Committee
Serving in the Texas House of Representatives for 50 years, Senfronia Thompson, a Democrat from Houston, is one of nine Democrats appointed as House committee chairs by Republican Speaker Dade Phelan this session. This session, Thompson was appointed to chair the...
Texas Must Repeal In-state Tuition for Illegal Aliens
When we talk to groups about the solutions to the problem of illegal immigration in Texas (and more broadly, the United States), we often point to so-called “magnets,” or advantages and incentives that attract would-be illegal entrants and visa overstays into our...
History Demands An Answer
One day into the siege of the Alamo, the 26-year-old lieutenant colonel in command knew the situation was desperate. He would not surrender the fort, he would not retreat. What would we do? On February 24, 1836, William Barret Travis wrote a letter seeking aid from...
Texas House Speaker Announces His First Priorities—No GOP Priorities Included
Forty-five days into the 140-day legislative session, Texas’ Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont has announced his first slate of legislative priorities. Phelan’s priorities, which he says will be part of a “broader legislative package,” include maternal...
Facing Recall, Head of Tarrant Appraisal District Board Resigns
Citizens’ calls for heads to roll at Tarrant County’s embattled appraisal district were finally answered after a local taxing entity initiated action to remove the head of the bureaucracy’s board. Facing a recall, Tarrant Appraisal District Chairman Kathryn Wilemon...
University of Texas ‘Pauses’ New DEI Policies
As more public universities are being put in the spotlight for their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, the University of Texas has paused its new DEI policies on all campuses around Texas. All around the Lone Star State, public universities and other...
Gov. Greg Abbott Teases Potential Return of ‘Immoral’ Corporate Welfare Program
Though it wasn't renewed by the state Legislature in 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott is teasing the potential return of a controversial corporate welfare program despite bipartisan opposition. The Chapter 313 program, which expired at the end of 2022, allowed school districts...
Dalhart ISD Calls $50 Million Bond Election
Voters in the small Panhandle community of Dalhart will have an expensive decision to make when they head to the polls this May. On May 6, voters in Dalhart Independent School District will decide whether to approve a $50 million bond item to fund new construction and...
Pushing Hate: Woke War in Texas
A cultural virus’ latest mutation has infected Texas governments at multiple levels, even reaching into the state library. There’s a high risk to the state’s culture if public servants do not eradicate this virus. Throughout this investigative series, Texas Scorecard...