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House Committee Kills Anti-ESG Effort in Late Vote
The Republican Party of Texas has specifically targeted the use of ESG in its platform.
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
A new city council voted to undo past annexations but keep the sites of planned Islamic developments in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
ICE Arrests 422 in Houston Sweep, Including Murder and Arson Suspects
The Trump administration has prioritized the removal of illegal aliens with serious criminal backgrounds.
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures
The proposals would bolster lawful use of force or deadly force, ban gun buyback programs, and permit licensed handgun carrying at certain polling locations.
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Harris County’s ‘Climate Justice’ Plan Proposes Using NGOs To Work Around the Law
Harris County’s Democrat Commissioners voted last week to enact a “climate justice” plan. The plan proposes a new greenhouse gas tax, promotes DEI, and recommends income-based property taxes and rent controls—all of which are outside the power of the county and may...
Officials Continue Investigations Into North Texas Islamic ‘City’
The East Plano Islamic Center’s planned development faces continued scrutiny from Texas officials. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate EPIC for potential religious discrimination. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General...
Lovejoy ISD Taxpayers Oppose $276 Million School Bonds
Taxpayers in Lovejoy Independent School District are pushing back on a proposed $276 million bond package on the May 3 ballot. With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $511 million, according to the district’s own estimates—85 percent more than the...
Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children from Explicit Products
A coalition of more than 100 Texas leaders, organizations, and citizens is urging lawmakers to take action on legislation aimed at shielding children from sexually explicit products in public retail environments. In a letter sent to State Rep. Angie Chen Button...
How a Perennial Playoff Failure Is Profiting off the Texas Lottery
In 2014, a year before Gary Grief reportedly tried to legalize sports gambling in the state via the lottery, Jerry Jones came to Austin to hype his corporate partner. During that visit, Jones—whose Dallas Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl since 1996—said he’s...
Dallas ISD Agrees To Enforce Ban on Boys in Girls’ Sports
Dallas Independent School District has agreed to comply with Texas law banning biological boys from competing in girls’ sports. Back in February, Attorney General Ken Paxton pressured Dallas ISD to provide proof that it was not violating state laws protecting the...
Celina ISD Seeks $2.29 Billion in School Bond Debt
Celina Independent School District trustees are asking voters to approve $2.29 billion in new school bond debt that must be repaid with local property taxes. With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $4.5 billion, according to the district’s own...
Texas Senator’s Measure Creates State Watchdog for Foreign Land Purchases
Texas senators are considering a measure that would establish a committee to review certain foreign land purchases in the state. Senate Bill 2117, filed by State Sen. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound), was taken up Thursday before the Senate Committee on State Affairs....
More Than 700 Houston City Workers Accept Mayor’s Retirement Incentive
More than 700 Houston city employees have accepted a retirement incentive ahead of the April 28 deadline. Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered the incentive as part of his plan to address the city’s $330 million budget deficit. The program, announced in March, targets...