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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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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...
Texas Lawmakers Poised to Approve Controversial Gun Legislation
As deadlines closed in on the House last week, lawmakers quickly and quietly moved a controversial gun measure from committee to the House floor for consideration. Senate Bill 728 by State Sen. Joan Huffman (R–Houston)—already passed unanimously by the Senate—would...
Y’All Answered: School Choice In Texas?
After being promoted by Gov. Greg Abbott as his top legislative priority for 2023, legislation providing universal and meaningful school choice to parents appears unlikely to pass the Texas House. A watered-down and severely limited version of the Senate's measure has...
Police Deem Allen Mall Shooting Witness’ Accounts as ‘Not Credible’
A witness in the recent Allen outlet mall shooting, who was interviewed by multiple news sources after the incident, has been deemed by police as “not credible” and spreading “misinformation." Earlier this month, a shooting at the mall left eight victims dead, with 10...
San Antonio Teacher & Coach Arrested for ‘Improper’ Sex With Student
Police arrested a teacher and coach at Northside Independent School District in San Antonio following reports she was engaged in a sexual relationship with a student, making her the latest Texas educator charged with a sex crime involving a student. Stephanie Woods,...
E-Verify Stuck in Senate as Illegal Border Crossings Continue
Despite illegal aliens continuing to cross the state’s southern border in record numbers, the Texas Senate has yet to act on a proposal that advocates say would drastically limit a major incentive for illegal immigration. Senate Bill 1621 by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst...
Drag Show Location Secretly Changed to Prevent Protest
Grayson County Pride invited both adults and children to their “Pride Prom,” which included a sexually charged drag show, but changed the location at the last minute to prevent protestors from attending. Like other similar events hosted by Grayson Pride, this event...
Gov. Abbott Again Buses Illegal Aliens to VP Kamala Harris’ House
While Texans suffer the consequences of an open border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has resumed busing illegal aliens to Vice President Kamala Harris’ front door. Abbott sent dozens of illegal aliens to Washington D.C. last week and over the weekend, with buses dropping...
Border Security Advocates Call on Texas Senators to Fix Weakened House Proposals
Texas’ Senate Border Security Committee will hear testimony from citizens on Thursday about legislation from the Texas House that would potentially assist in dealing with the ongoing border invasion. House Bill 7 by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R–Rio Grande City) is...