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Legislation Prohibiting Soda and Candy Purchases Using SNAP Benefits Heads to Governor’s Desk
The House and Senate have approved the measure’s final language.
San Antonio Educator Arrested for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Student
Christopher Uresti met his alleged victim while working for Southwest ISD.
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.
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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...
New Policies Force ‘Princeton Pride’ to Tone Down LGBT Event on School Property
A controversial “Pride” event held on Princeton Independent School District property featuring drag queens performing for children and adults was toned down compared to similar events, due to new policies implemented by the district that protect kids from exposure to...
Parental Rights Advocate Announces Campaign for Amarillo House District
AMARILLO — Republican Jamie Haynes, a parental rights advocate, has announced her 2024 campaign for Texas House District 86. “I am proud to announce my candidacy for state representative of District 86,” Haynes said. “We must protect our spirit, traditions, and...
Abbott Donor Funds Illegal Alien Housing Project Near Houston
As challenges continue surfacing as a result of record levels of illegal border crossings, “Colony Ridge Communities"—the land development company responsible for providing loans for the construction of one of the largest illegal alien settlements in America—is funded...
New Poll Shows More Texans Want School Choice
Although the Texas Legislature failed to pass school choice legislation earlier this year, with many Democrats and Republicans alike voting against it, a new study has found that a majority of Texans support expanding educational freedom. A new poll conducted by the...
Tyler Public Library Keeps Sexually Explicit Book Available for Minors
Despite parents’ requests to move two sexually explicit books from the teen section to the adult section, the Tyler Public Library maintains that one of the books in question belongs in the teen section. Two sexually explicit books, “All Boys Aren't Blue” and “Out of...
Gov. Abbott Vetoes House Bill, Citing Election Integrity Concerns
In a move that has ignited a firestorm of controversy, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a measure aimed at expanding the voting rights of disabled Texans. The measure's vague wording would have put the election system at more risk of malfeasance. The veto of House Bill 3159...