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Texas House Approves Legislation to Protect Students From Sexual Content
The legislation is intended to fix a law passed last session that failed to keep explicit library materials out of the hands of children.
Texas Lottery Scandal Widens: Ticket Reseller Executives Enter Pleas in Fraud Case
According to testimony, the Texas-based company was one of the first reseller operations recruited to the state by the Texas Lottery.
‘Jocelyn’s Law’ Stalled in Texas House as Democrats Withhold Support
A proposed constitutional amendment to require judges to deny bail to individuals accused of violent felonies if they had previously been convicted appears to be stuck.
House Greenlights $1.5 Billion in Film Subsidies
Originally slated at up to $500 million per biennium for ten years, an amendment was added to cap the program’s cost at $300 million per biennium.
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Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Act Approved by Senate
A measure that would protect individuals from coerced COVID-19 vaccination has passed the Texas Senate. Senate Bill 177 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston) would require a person or entity to obtain an individual’s “informed consent” before administering a...
Y’All Answered: Who Is Working Harder?
In Monday's One Click Survey, we asked readers who seemed to be working harder to advance the priorities of Texas' grassroots Republican activists: Dade Phelan and the House, or Dan Patrick and the Senate. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to...
Republican Lawmaker Kills Amendment That Would Protect Children From Gender Mutilation
A Republican lawmaker killed an amendment that would have prevented children’s hospitals from receiving grant money if they provide gender mutilating surgeries. Under consideration in the Texas House was House Bill 1898, creating a new taxpayer-funded grant program...
Senate Lawmakers Consider Creating a List of Corrupt Foreign Actors
A Republican state senator has proposed a measure that is "a necessary first step in the process of weeding out foreign corruption in Texas and would contribute directly to the safety and security of Texas communities,” said Melissa Ford Maldonado, policy director for...
Mesquite ISD Substitute Teacher Encouraged Students to Fight in Class
Mesquite ISD fired a Kimbrough Middle School substitute teacher after a leaked video showed her encouraging students to fight each other during class. A student in the class filmed Natally Garcia—who started working at the district on March 6—facilitating one-on-one...
Texas Senate Passes More Measures to Improve Elections
With just six weeks left in the Texas Legislature’s regular session, the state Senate continues passing measures to fix weaknesses in the election process, while the House has yet to advance any election integrity proposals. State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston)...
Texas State University Sued for First Amendment Violations
Amid debates over the diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that Texas universities are adopting, Texas State University is being sued for alleged First and 14th Amendment violations. The organization Speech First, a group that seeks to protect the rights of...
Disapproval for Gambling in Texas Skyrockets
As support for casino gambling grows in the Republican-controlled Texas House, a new poll from Texas Family Project reveals the state’s Republicans don’t support the movement. Earlier this year, Gov. Greg Abbott signaled support for legalizing casino gambling in...
Democrat Wants Ranchers to Pay When Illegal Aliens Damage Property
In a hearing about potential border security measures and grants for South Texans facing immense property damage, Democrat State Rep. Rafael Anchia proposed ranchers pay for the litigation costs of suing illegal aliens for damages. “Let’s just say that their...