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Analysis: Does IGT Have Insiders at the Texas Lottery Commission?
The Texas Lottery is a captured institution in need of inspectors.
Former Stockdale ISD Teacher Indicted for Student Sex Crimes, Cover-up
High school teacher Peter Leach resigned in February and is now facing four felony charges.
With Democrats Holding Out, Bail Reform Push Collapses in Texas House
Speculation is growing regarding a potential special session to address the issue.
Patrick Says THC Ban Is a Fight To Save a Generation
A ban on THC products has been sent to the governor and awaits his signature.
The Archive
Peaceful And Boring Lives…
As you read this, I’m at Fort Moore (formerly Benning), Georgia, where my son-in-law is about to be commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. He will raise his hand and swear before God to defend our Constitution. As Americans, we spend so much time...
ACLU-Texas Threatens to Sue Over Child Gender Mutilation Ban
After the Texas House and Senate approved a measure to ban child gender mutilation treatments, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and other leftist groups announced plans to file a lawsuit against the legislation. The ACLU of Texas, the ACLU, Lambda Legal,...
New Documents Reveal State Rep. Frederick Frazier’s Sign Shenanigans Violated Dallas Police Rules
Freshman Republican State Rep. Frederick Frazier, a Dallas police officer who lives in McKinney, is facing more fallout over campaign sign shenanigans perpetrated during last year’s primary elections that resulted in pending criminal charges against him. Frazier is...
Proposal to Limit Professor Tenure Delayed in Texas House as Deadline Looms
A measure to address tenure reforms in Texas’ public universities was delayed in the Texas House on Thursday, putting the bill at risk of dying. Senate Bill 18 would standardize procedures for awarding and removing tenure at Texas public colleges. One of Lt. Gov. Dan...
Senate Committee Strengthens House Border Security Measures, But Concerns Remain
As the border crisis continues, the Texas Senate Committee on Border Security strengthened proposed border security legislation from the Texas House. Some advocates, however, say the legislation still doesn't go far enough to empower state authorities to repel...
House Tenure Proposal Could Hurt Conservative Faculty
GOP lawmakers in Texas are rightly concerned with far-left ideology entrenching itself at Texas A&M, the University of Texas at Austin, and other state universities. Senate Bill 17, which shuts down offices of so-called “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” will be a...
Measure Authorizing Interstate Border Security Compact Heads to Governor
Legislation establishing a multi-state border security compact is heading to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Clearing its final legislative hurdle on Tuesday, Senate Bill 1403 by State Sen. Tan Parker (R–Flower Mound) authorizes the governor to “develop and execute an...
Texas House Lawmakers Approve ‘Save Women’s Sports’ Measure
House lawmakers initially approved a measure to protect women’s collegiate athletics from men masquerading as women. Senate Bill 15 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston) extends the current ban on boys competing in girls’ public school sports teams to include...
Texas Children’s Hospital Restarts Child Gender Mutilation Procedures
A new report shows that the largest children’s hospital in Texas—and the United States—restarted medical interventions for gender-confused children only three days after announcing they were stopping the practice. Investigative journalist Christopher Rufo shared...