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Prosecutors Seek Cell Phone of Student Solicited for Sex by Elgin ISD Coach
Coach Devin Anderson was charged last year with having an illicit sexual “relationship” with a female student.
Texas GOP Chairman Warns Trump Against Backing ‘Fake Republicans’
Abraham George says the battle is about defining the future of the Republican Party in Texas and nationwide.
Lawsuit Challenges Texas’ New Law Requiring Display of the Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment.
Harris County Officials to Consider Issues at Jail After 3 Deaths in 48 Hours
The Harris County Jail has been out of compliance with state standards for months.
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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...
AG Paxton Secures Record $1.375B Data Privacy Settlement With Google
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a landmark $1.375 billion settlement in principle with Google, marking the largest state-level recovery against the tech giant for violations of data privacy laws. This historic agreement, announced late Friday, is the...
Texas House Moves To Restore AG’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes
The Texas House has passed legislation to restore the state attorney general’s authority to prosecute election-related crimes—an issue that has taken center stage in the wake of a court ruling and a high-stakes political fight within the Republican Party. House Bill...
Tarrant County GOP Censures State Rep. John McQueeney
The Tarrant County Republican Party voted to censure State Rep. John McQueeney after a five-hour meeting Thursday night. Attendees applauded and cheered after the county adopted the resolution by an 87-46-3 vote. McQueeney did not attend. Vice Chairman Cary Cheshire...
Democrat Judge Temporarily Limits Texas Lottery’s Ban on Ticket Resellers
A Democrat judge in Texas has temporarily limited the scope of a Texas Lottery Commission rule banning ticket reseller services. In a two-page filing dated May 2, Travis County District Court Judge Sherine Thomas granted plaintiff LTC Texas LLC’s request for a...