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Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout
Speaker Dustin Burrows adds over-the-counter ivermectin as a priority for the House.
Harris County Budget Deficit Hits $200 Million
The deficit sparked debate over cost-saving measures and funding priorities during a Commissioners Court special session.
Texas Education Agency Releases School Accountability Ratings for 2025 & 2024
Legal challenges had halted the release of last year’s ratings.
Gov. Abbott Signs Anti-Squatting Legislation
Gov. Abbott said the new laws will provide homeowners “an efficient means of evicting squatters from their property.”
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Texans Advocate for Stronger Protections From Civil Suits in Self-defense Cases
Several Texas gun owners advocated on Wednesday for a proposal that would provide broader legal protections for individuals who use or threaten force in self-defense situations. House Bill 170 by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City) seeks to address current...
Dan Patrick Vows To Shut Down THC Shops in Texas
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is making it clear: Texas’ unregulated THC market is coming to an end. Standing alongside law enforcement officials and families devastated by the effects of synthetic cannabis products, Patrick pledged to shut down every THC retailer in the...
Austin ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Using AI to Generate Sexual Images of Students
An Austin elementary school teacher charged last week with possessing “a large quantity” of child sexual abuse material was arrested again for using artificial intelligence to generate sexually explicit images of his students. Carl David Innmon, 50, taught fifth grade...
Texas Lawmakers Consider Bail Denial for Certain Illegals, Violent Offenders
Lawmakers in the Texas House are considering legislation that would deny bail to certain illegal aliens and violent offenders. During a prolonged hearing in the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Tuesday, representatives presented two Senate companion measures...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Coppell ISD Over Critical Race Theory
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District for violating state laws by allegedly teaching critical race theory in its classrooms. The lawsuit comes after a video showed Evan Whitfield, director of curriculum and...
Senator Aims To Strengthen Informed Consent in Childhood Vaccinations
A committee in the Texas Senate is considering legislation aimed at ensuring parents receive full and informed consent before their children are vaccinated. Senate Bill 95, authored by State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), seeks to codify federal requirements into Texas...
State Rep. Pat Curry Puts Texas Parks and Wildlife in DOGE’s Crosshairs
Republican State Rep. Pat Curry of Waco filed legislation to transfer the functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Public Safety. This move follows TPWD's handling of Chronic Wasting...
UT Austin Education School Dominated by Leftwing Ideology, Report Finds
A new report shows the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Education is riddled with critical race theory and other leftwing ideologies. Last year, a state law took effect that requires universities to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and...
Why Is the Texas Lottery Commission Hiding Details of a $1M Payout?
The Texas Lottery Commission is again under fire for hiding information from the public. When asked to verify details surrounding the payout of a $1 million ticket to an anonymous claimant in China, the commission's staff said that information would need to be...