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Harris County Commissioners Vote To Give Sheriff Deputies Pay Parity With Houston Police
Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo voted against the proposal.
House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Purchase of Soda With SNAP Benefits
The execution of the bill is dependent on receiving a waiver from the USDA.
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Texas A&M Paid $27.5M in 2024 Coaching Buyouts
Two Texas schools make the top three list for SEC contract buyouts.
Time Running Out for Senate To Pass GOP-Backed Bill Ending In-State Tuition for Illegals
Currently there are over 59,000 illegal aliens enrolled in colleges and universities across the state.
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Senate Bill Filed To Protect Women’s College Sports
A legislative priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was been filed in the Texas Senate this week, seeking to protect women student athletes in collegiate athletic programs from having to unfairly compete against biological males. The bill was filed by State Sen. Mayes...
Special Ed Teacher Who Coached Girls’ Soccer Arrested for ‘Inappropriate Contact’ With Student
Another Texas teacher has been charged with improper relationship with a student, a second-degree felony, and local police say there may be other victims. New Braunfels Independent School District teacher Bryant Shephard, 41, was arrested Tuesday, according to...
Texas House Committee Hears Testimony on Protecting Businesses From Vaccine Mandates
After years of pandemic orders and costly preventative measures for many businesses, the Texas House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee heard testimony on potential legislation that would protect businesses from having to enforce vaccine mandates. State...
Transparency at the Texas Capitol
To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s...
Parents Advocate for Education Reforms at Texas Capitol
With the clock ticking on Texas’ 140-day legislative session, a statewide alliance of public education advocates is working with parents and lawmakers to promote family-focused reforms to the state’s troubled school system. Texas Education 911 hosted a legislative...
Communist China is Behind the Strong Pushback of Land Ownership Bill
Recently, Texas State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst proposed Senate Bill 147 to restrict foreign purchases of Texas land. The legislation specifically target governments, entities, and citizens of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The four nations are deemed by the U.S....
Lawmaker Makes Good on Promise, Files Legislation to Ban Drag Shows for Children
In the wake of the Texas comptroller’s office investigating a Plano bar and restaurant for hosting an explicit drag show in front of children, legislators are continuing to push bills that would put an end to the issue. State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R–Royse City) has...
TX-23: Rep. Gonzales’ New Challenges
For the second time this week, a Republican has come forward to announce a GOP primary challenge to two-term Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio). Last week, the incumbent was censured by the Texas Republican Party for taking certain issue positions relating to gun...
Frisco ISD Trustee Denies Harassment Charge
A 16-year-old from Brownsville, Texas, filed a complaint against Frisco Independent School District Trustee Marvin Lowe for “sexually harassing” the student. The unnamed student’s complaint alleges that Lowe sexually harassed them and made them feel “unsafe” after...