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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.
NO MORE EXCUSES: Texas Set to End Schools’ ‘Sovereign Immunity’ in Sex Abuse Cases
The State Senate unanimously approved a House measure to hold school districts accountable for protecting students from sexual predators.
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New Proposal in Texas House Would Put $16B Toward Property Tax Relief
The Texas House is set to debate a revised version of its property tax relief proposal that advocates say is a move in the right direction but falls short of expectations. Delivering “the biggest property tax cut” in Texas history is one of the legislative priorities...
Mansfield ISD Teacher Shoots Children After Arguing With Wife, a District Principal
A teacher in Mansfield Independent School District is in jail after police say he assaulted his wife, who is an administrator in the district, during an argument at their home and then shot his son and stepdaughter. Thomas Boykin, 52, was arrested Wednesday morning...
Florida and Idaho Respond to Gov. Abbott’s Request for Border Assistance
Following the expiration of Title 42, Gov. Greg Abbott sent letters to governors across the nation, requesting assistance in handling Texas’ border crisis. Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and Gov. Brad Little of Idaho agreed to send personnel. Title 42 was a Trump-era...
Proposal to Police Big Tech Considered in Senate Hearing
In a Senate hearing on legislation to protect kids from the threats of social media, a key witness described efforts to keep children safe as “a David vs. Goliath fight.” Named the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, House Bill 18 by...
Senate Advances Legislation to Rein in Patchwork of Local Regulations
Legislation to roll back a “patchwork” of county and municipal ordinances in multiple areas of policy is one step closer to the governor’s desk. House Bill 2127 by State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R–Lubbock) would “provide statewide consistency by returning sovereign...
Despite Priority Status, Texas Lawmakers Lag on Restoring Illegal Voting Penalties
Legislation to restore felony penalties for illegal voting is slowing inching closer to final approval, as time ticks away for lawmakers to pass Republican priorities in the regular legislative session. Monday night, the Senate State Affairs Committee considered House...
Protecting Kids From Online Porn Advances in Texas Senate
Legislation protecting Texas children from online pornography has been unanimously approved by a state Senate panel, moving the measure closer to becoming law. On Monday night, the Senate State Affairs Committee voted in favor of advancing House Bill 1181 by State...
Leander ISD Teacher Explains ‘Gender Identity’ to Elementary Students
Another Texas public school teacher has been exposed pushing radical gender theory on elementary school students. Accuracy in Media captured Leander Independent School District fourth-grade teacher Deanna Perkins on video explaining how she infuses LGBT ideologies...
GOP Lawmaker Scuttles His Own Election Integrity Priority Legislation
MAY 17 UPDATE: Following outrage from election integrity activists, the bill was sent back to the Elections Committee. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: A high-profile piece of election integrity legislation is all but dead in the Texas House, with less than two weeks left in the...