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Trump Endorses Abbott for Fourth Term
The endorsement follows President Donald Trump’s earlier backing of nearly every Republican incumbent in the Texas Legislature.
Teacher’s Aide Admits ‘Intimate Relationship’ With Student
Andrea Rodriguez worked for Runge ISD in South Texas.
Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French Announces Run for Railroad Commission
In his announcement, French said he would bring his “America First” approach to the Railroad Commission.
Grieving Families Sue Camp Mystic after July 4 Flood Tragedy
Three lawsuits were filed on Monday related to the catastrophic flood.
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Harris County Sergeant Charged After Allegedly Harassing Teenage Girl
A law enforcement officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly using his badge to harass and unlawfully detain a teenage Starbucks employee. Ostin Urbina Jr., a Harris County Constable Precinct 7 sergeant, is facing multiple charges related to official...
Texas Senate Cracks Down on Abortion-Inducing Drugs
In a vote of 17-9, the Texas Senate approved the “Women and Child Protection Act” to crack down on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs. State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), who carried the legislation in the Senate, said the legislation is about...
Legislature Reverses Course on Same-Day Voter Registration Changes
Texas lawmakers have voted to roll back a same-day voter registration change, sending the measure to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. The issue stems from the regular session earlier this year, when State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) successfully amended...
House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising During A Quorum Break
The Texas House advanced legislation to bar lawmakers from raising money while deliberately breaking quorum. On Tuesday, members adopted a floor substitute to House Bill 18 by State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) that prohibits legislators from soliciting or spending...
Principal Arrested for Not Reporting Adult Son’s Alleged Sexual Assault of Child
A northeastern Texas school administrator was arrested and charged with failing to report allegations that her adult son sexually assaulted a child. Karla Florence was the assistant principal at Arp Elementary in Arp Independent School District. The Arp Police...
Paxton Encourages School Districts To Put Prayer in the Classroom
Legislation passed earlier this year recognizes the right to pray and read the Bible in government school classrooms. The law took effect on September 1. Following Senate Bill 11’s enactment, Attorney General Ken Paxton released a statement encouraging school...
Specialist: UT-MD Anderson Has Risky Connections With China
A specialist has identified potential research security risks within the UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center, including a collaboration with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. This follows the arrest of one of the institution's former researchers—a Chinese national—who...
Killeen ISD Employees On Leave Over ‘Inappropriate’ Conduct With Students
UPDATED September 2 with a comment from the district. Two unnamed Killeen Independent School District employees accused of “inappropriate conversations and unprofessional conduct” involving students are on administrative leave while officials investigate the...
Texas House Rejects Scaled-Back Property Tax Bill
By a vote of 60-71, the Texas House rejected the conference committee report for Senate Bill 10, halting a measure that was pitched as property tax relief but stopped far short of what many lawmakers and taxpayers have demanded. SB 10, authored by Sen. Paul...