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Belton Middle School Teacher Jailed for Sexually Assaulting a Student
Logan Demeny has been on leave from Belton ISD since allegations arose last month.
Texas Senators Consider Proposal to Align State IDs with Biological Sex
The hot-button issue was at the front and center of a lengthy Senate State Affairs Committee hearing.
Harris County 17-Year-Old Charged Under Texas’ New Terrorism Law
Laith Adil Shehzad is accused by authorities of planning a mass shooting.
State Representatives Quiz Texas Election Officials, Vendors
Members of the House Elections Committee heard from state and county officials and voting system vendors.
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New Election Integrity Project Launches in Texas
Texans have a new weapon in the fight against election fraud. This week, Texas Public Policy Foundation launched an initiative aimed at combating corruption in the voting process—a concern for Texas voters throughout the state. “Election integrity is a vital matter...
Patrick Blasts Bush, Alamo Project ‘Badly Off Track’
On the eve of the 184th anniversary of the final day of the battle at the Alamo, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is taking up rhetorical arms, firing shots at Land Commissioner George P. Bush and the General Land Office for the direction of the Alamo Restoration Project. “I have...
Cason Wins Crucial Primary Election in HEB
Republican voters in a North Texas district picked businessman and former city councilman Jeff Cason as their nominee to replace retiring State Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R–Bedford) in House District 92. When Stickland, a taxpayer champion, announced his retirement,...
2 Texas Republican Lawmakers Face Runoff Challenges in May
The election season is far from over for two incumbent Republican Texas lawmakers, who now find themselves in runoff elections. In West Texas’ House District 59, State Rep. J.D. Sheffield (R–Gatesville) is in hot water after coming in second place in a three-way...
Texas Republicans Overwhelmingly Adopt All 10 Propositions
In addition to a bevy of candidates running for office, Republicans voted on 10 propositions that could have a major impact in deciding which issues merit attention from the Texas Legislature in 2021. Each primary election year, the governing body of the Texas GOP...
Blog: Democrats Suppressed Themselves
As predicted by many observers, Harris County’s primary elections were a mess—marked by long lines until well after midnight. And so, predictably, Democrats are crying about “voter suppression” in Harris County. These claims should be roundly mocked, because Harris...
Jon Francis and Glenn Rogers to Face Off in Runoff Election
A hotly contested Texas House race is headed to a runoff after no candidate reached an outright majority. Jon Francis and Glenn Rogers will compete for the Republican nomination in House District 60. Francis, a small businessman and longtime activist, has been...
PRIMARY RESULTS: Winegarner, Jackson Advance in Congressional Republican Runoff
Former lobbyist Josh Winegarner and former White House physician Ronny Jackson emerged from a crowded primary on Tuesday night to claim spots in the May runoff to replace North Texas U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon). Tuesday night's results showed Winegarner and...
PRIMARY RESULTS: Denton County
The November election battle lines between Denton County's Republicans and Democrats are now drawn after Tuesday’s primaries saw two incumbents fall to challengers, while the rest were either unopposed or staved off the opposition. The race for the Republican...