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TEA Extends Control of Houston ISD Until 2027, Appoints New Board Members
The school district now faces a two-year window to meet strict state criteria, improve student outcomes, and regain local control.
‘I’m Coming Home’: Tinderholt Announces Retirement From Texas House
Tinderholt said his decision to step away was about making room for the next generation and returning home to his family.
Immigration Enforcement Bill Heads to Abbott After House, Senate Approve Deal
Under the final language, counties may enter into any of the three ICE partnership models allowed under federal law.
Effort to Restore AG’s Authority to Prosecute Election Fraud Killed as Deadline Passes
The Texas House and Senate were unable to reach an agreement on a proposal to allow the Attorney General to unilaterally prosecute election crimes.
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Texas’ Special Session Ends With Zero Results
The first of several expected special sessions of the Texas Legislature has ended, with zero of the two bills requested by the governor ultimately making it to his desk. Now lawmakers are being called back on Wednesday for round two. Mere hours following the...
Anti-sex Offender Registry Association Meets in Houston
The National Association for Rational Sex Offense Laws (NARSOL) met in Houston for their annual conference, where they discussed eliminating what they deem “discriminatory” and “dehumanizing” sex offender registries, drawing praise from Mayor Sylvester Turner. NARSOL...
Renewed Calls to End Vaccine Mandates as Second Special Session Commences
Following the Texas Legislature’s failure to address COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the private sector, two Texas universities are keeping their vaccine mandates. State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian) drew attention to the issue Tuesday, highlighting that both...
Texas Biology Professor Allegedly Fired for Teaching Sex is Determined by X, Y Chromosomes
As issues in higher education continue to be uncovered, a biology professor at a taxpayer-funded Texas community college was allegedly fired for teaching his students that sex is determined by X and Y chromosomes. Dr. Johnson Varkey has taught human anatomy and...
Only US and Texas Flags Allowed on Bell County Facilities
Only U.S. and Texas flags may now be displayed on Bell County facilities under a new policy approved by county officials on Monday. Residents in the conservative Central Texas community called the move a solid win, as county commissioners responded to their requests...
Texas Public Universities Offer Minors in ‘LGTBQ Studies’
The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M, the University of North Texas, and the University of Houston each offer minors in LGTBQ studies. According to the Texas A&M website, this minor explores “the ways in which gender and sexuality are socially...
House Members Receive Full Month’s Per Diem Despite Working Less Than 1 Day
Despite the fact that House members worked less than one day of the special session in Austin, they will still be entitled to collect their per diem salaries for a full month’s work. In the part-time Texas Legislature, lawmakers earn a relatively small salary of...
Abortion Organization Opens Pop-up Shop in Bastrop
Approximately one year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Mayday Health, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women find resources for surgical and chemical abortions, has opened up a pop-up information store in Bastrop. Launched on June 23, the store...
Y’All Answered: Ready For Fireworks
With Independence Day approaching, we asked readers yesterday if they plan to celebrate by shooting off their own fireworks or going to watch someone else. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is a sample of the...