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UT-Austin Officials Announce $100M Investment in Classical and Civic Education
Officials aim to make the School for Civic Leadership the nation’s top institution for classical education.
Texas Renews Call for Convention of States To Curb Federal Power
Texas originally made a similar application in 2017, but that resolution was set to expire after eight years.
Houston ISD To Cut 406 Uncertified Teachers Ahead of 2025–26 School Year
The teachers did not make the required progress towards their certifications.
House Approves Bill Restricting Hostile Foreign Land Ownership, But Not Without Controversy
Early on, members adopted a controversial amendment by State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano), narrowing the scope of who is actually banned from purchasing land.
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Border, Guns, and Abortion: Abbott and O’Rourke Meet in Single Debate
In the first and only scheduled debate in the Texas gubernatorial race, Gov. Greg Abbott and challenger Robert “Beto” O’Rourke sparred over several of the hot-button issues driving the race. The tone, however, was relatively subdued in contrast to expectations that...
Analysis: Does TLR Want a Democrat Attorney General?
While they ostensibly work on “tort reform” issues, Texans for Lawsuit Reform is the de facto political arm for some of the state’s biggest business interests. And while they are perceived as “Republican,” the organization regularly supports Democrats and is often...
Texas Faces Huge Financial Burden for Biden’s Border Crisis
On Thursday, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released an update on Texas’ border security allotments, which shows a 265 percent increase in spending since President Joe Biden’s inauguration. “Border security and immigration enforcement are primarily—but not...
Conference for School Counselors Hosts Presentation on ‘Transgender Elementary Students’
As citizens across Texas criticize school districts for using taxpayer dollars to send employees to learn about divisive ideologies, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) held a week-long conference featuring sessions promoting critical race theory (CRT)...
Texas A&M’s Pro-choice Advocacy is Despicable, But Remain Hopeful
The pro-choice movement has locked its teeth on college campuses, taking advantage of and manipulating young women across the country. Their agenda has crept its way into course loads, “reproductive health” propaganda, and even supposed science-driven informational...
Midlothian City Council Rejects Local Abortion Ban
On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, the City of Midlothian considered an ordinance that would have added further protection for unborn children. Midlothian, with a population of 37,053, is located in Ellis County about 30 minutes southeast of Fort Worth. That ordinance...
Texas House Candidate Faces Dallas PD Internal Affairs Investigation
Frederick Frazier, the Republican candidate for Texas House District 61 facing felony charges related to campaign activities, is now also the subject of an internal investigation by the Dallas Police Department. Frazier, a former McKinney City Council member who is...
Frisco Church to Host ‘Family-friendly’ Pride Block Party
Grace Avenue United Methodist Church in Frisco, Texas, has announced its plans to host its first pride block party early next month. https://twitter.com/FamilyProjectTX/status/1570467783707856896 Pride Frisco, an "organization serving members and allies of the...
Military Vaccine Mandate: Possible Texas Solutions
Individual medical and religious rights of Texas’ soldiers remain under fire from the federal government. Two options have been presented as possible responses Texas can take to protect her soldiers. Also, there are signs President Biden’s mandate is affecting more...