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Illegal Aliens Escape ICE Custody, Attack Border Patrol Agent Near Houston
Two illegal aliens briefly escaped ICE custody yesterday before being recaptured near Conroe.
Gov. Abbott Signs Women’s Privacy Act Into Law
After having been introduced multiple times since 2017, legislation to protect women’s private spaces has finally been signed into law.
Texas A&M’s New Acting President James Hallmark Defended DEI
Hallmark argued Aggieland’s DEI initiatives were about “student success.”
West Texas Teacher Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
The unnamed Fort Stockton ISD teacher is accused of “inappropriate conversations” with students.
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‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ Proposal Signed into Law
Signed along with multiple other bills from the 89th Legislative Session by Gov. Greg Abbott, the “Make Texas Healthy Again” initiative includes multiple pillars that will be implemented over the next two and a half years to work toward creating a healthier Texas. ...
Collin County Officials OK Purchases for Hand-Marked Balloting
Collin County officials approved the purchase of equipment needed to implement a hand-marked balloting system starting with the November 2025 election. Earlier this month, Collin County Commissioners Court voted to pursue switching to hand-marked ballots instead of...
Pro-Life Coalition Urges Abbott to Add Abortion Pill Ban To Special Session
Following the failure of a proposal to crack down on the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs before the regular legislative session adjourned, a coalition of pro-life lawmakers and organizations—including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick—is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to add...
Williamson County Officials Vote to Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots
Williamson County officials have voted to use hand-marked ballots in the November 2025 election, just two weeks after officials in Collin County made a similar decision. In a 5-0 vote, County Judge Steven Snell and Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie...
New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation that increases his responsibility over the internal governance of taxpayer-subsidized universities. State Sen. Brandon Creighton’s (R–Conroe) proposal, Senate Bill 37, abolishes the practice of “shared governance” in state colleges...
Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Requiring Insurance To Cover Detransition Care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a measure requiring health insurance companies that provide coverage for gender mutilating surgeries to also cover the costs incurred by complications and reversals. Senate Bill 1257, authored by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), expands the...
Patrick Accuses Abbott of Trying To Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Texas
In a blistering press conference following Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused the governor of effectively seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. “One can only come to this conclusion,” said Patrick. “It's surprising...
Parents Praise Passage of Protections From Sexual Predators in Schools
Parent advocates are praising a series of reforms designed to protect Texas children from sexualization and sexual predators in public schools, making education officials live up to their frequent claim that “student safety is our top priority.” An army of grassroots...
Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General
State Sen. Joan Huffman is officially running for Texas attorney general, joining what’s shaping up to be a crowded Republican primary for the open seat. The longtime senator—first elected in 2008 and currently serving as chair of the budget-writing Senate Finance...