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Alleged Noncitizen Voters Under Investigation by Texas AG
The secretary of state identified 33 potential noncitizens who may have illegally voted in Texas elections in 2024.
Texas GOP Moves Forward With Closed Primaries, Chairman Says Lawsuit Likely
While the party’s actions are expected to be challenged in court, Republican leadership appears committed to pushing forward.
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
The tax relief measures were signed by the governor in Denton.
Key Election Security Efforts Met Resistance in the Texas House
While some legislation to better secure Texas elections passed, activists were disappointed to see several key bills fail.
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Narcotics Dog’s Nose in Car Window Triggers Bill of Rights Discussion
Whether or not a police dog can stick its head through an open car window has been elevated to Texas’ highest court for criminal cases as a constitutional rights issue. The State argues a police dog can sniff inside a vehicle during an exterior search, while the...
With Clock Ticking, Texas House Faces Pileup of Legislation After Slow Start
As the Texas House races toward its Thursday night deadline to pass House bills, lawmakers are now confronted with a predictably massive backlog—one largely of their own making. Under House rules, any House bills not voted out by midnight on Thursday are officially...
Plan To Protect Kids From Sexual Content in Public Libraries Passes House
A parent-backed plan to keep children from accessing adult content in public libraries passed the Texas House with bipartisan support, but time is running short for senators to approve the Republican priority. House Bill 3225 by State Rep. Daniel Alders (R–Tyler)...
Texas House Rejects Mexican Guest Worker Program
A controversial proposal to create a Texas-run guest worker program for Mexican laborers failed to pass the Texas House, after sharp criticism from conservative lawmakers and near-unanimous Republican opposition. House Bill 2858, by Democrat State Rep. Ray Lopez of...
Texas Senators Approve Measure Strengthening Right to Self-Defense
Texas senators have approved a measure strengthening the state’s protections for justified use of force or deadly force in self-defense situations. Senate Bill 1730, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), passed 26-3-2 on Monday. The measure would prevent a...
Grassroots Uproar Pushes Democrat To Pull ‘HPV Plan’ Legislation
A controversial proposal to create an “HPV plan” on college campuses was stopped, at least temporarily, as the author of the proposal killed it during a House floor speech late Friday. State Rep. Donna Howard’s (D-Austin) proposed measure, also known as House Bill...
Taxpayer-Funded Entities Sponsor LGBT Agenda in Houston
A pro-LGBT organization lists multiple taxpayer-funded entities in Houston as sponsors of its annual “Pride” parade. The Pride Houston 365 sponsor list includes the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen’s office,...
Detransition Coverage Bill Clears Texas House, Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Texas Legislature has passed legislation requiring insurance companies covering gender mutilation procedures to also cover medical care related to any adverse effects or reversals, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott for final approval. Senate Bill 1257, authored...
School Cafeteria Worker Jailed for Sex With Student in Campus Kitchen Closet
A San Antonio-area school cafeteria worker was jailed after allegedly admitting to twice having sex with a high school student in a campus kitchen closet. Jenna Michelle Woodworth, 30, was arrested and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a...