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Drug Prevention Groups, Sheriff’s Association Urge Gov. Abbott to Sign THC Ban
While marijuana industry lobbying groups are calling for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto the ban, other interest groups are pushing him to sign it into law.
Another Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student
Medina ISD boys’ basketball coach Bradley Love was released from Kerr County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Abbott Backs Kelly Hancock as He Steps Into Comptroller Office
Current Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be leaving to take over as chancellor of Texas A&M next month.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session
The internal shakeup follows a bruising year for TLR, both politically and reputationally.
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Katy Mills Mall Investigation Uncovers Massive US Theft Syndicate Tied to Cartel
Authorities in Katy have uncovered a vast criminal operation they believe is tied to a South American cartel, following a string of high-value retail thefts across the country. According to a report from ABC 13, law enforcement made the discovery during an...
Texas Parents Strongly Back Legislation Requiring Parental Approval for App Store Purchases
A new poll by the Texas Public Policy Foundation shows that a majority of parents and voters surveyed support legislation that would require parental approval before children can download applications from the app store. TPPF policy analyst Greyson Gee said that the...
Y’All Answered: Defunding Woke Universities
When members of the Texas House take up the state budget for debate today, numerous amendments will be considered to defund the state's universities if they continue to allow leftist indoctrination programs—like DEI—to operate. Yesterday, we asked readers if it...
Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston
Mayor John Whitmire said that 900 people charged with murder are free on bond in Houston during a city council meeting this week. The 248th District Court has been the subject of repeated criticism for releasing people charged with violent crimes, including capital...
Proposal Would Require Healthcare Providers To Report Vaccine Side Effects
Texas senators are considering a measure that would require healthcare providers to report the adverse side effects of vaccinations and other drugs. Senate Bill 269 by State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) was brought before the Senate Committee on Health and Human...
Budget Amendments Put Spotlight on Illegal Immigration’s Burden to Taxpayers
As Texas lawmakers work to finalize the state’s next two-year budget, several Republican members of the Texas House are using the amendment process to spotlight the growing cost of illegal immigration on state services. With the House set to debate potentially...
Texas House Committee Hears Parent-Driven Education Reforms
With contentious school choice hearings behind them, education committees in the state House and Senate are turning more attention to reforms requiring Texas schools to protect students' safety and respect parental rights. Several of the measures are endorsed by Texas...
Texas Teachers’ Retirement System Funded Chinese Firms
As the Trump administration ramps up its trade war with China, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas continues funding the Communist regime—in apparent defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s divestment order. While TRS has shed direct investments, indirect investments...
Texas House Overwhelmingly Rejects Motion To Remove Speaker Burrows
In a bold but ultimately unsuccessful effort, State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian) forced a vote Wednesday on a resolution to remove Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, accusing him of betraying Republican voters and handing power to Democrats. The House quickly...