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Feds Detain Man at Texas Border Sought for Indecency With a Child

Sydnie Henry | September 16, 2025

This was the second man detained for a sexual offense against a child in less than a week.

Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse

Brandon Waltens | August 21, 2025

Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an...

Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire

Brandon Waltens | August 21, 2025

Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is...

Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit

Travis Morgan | August 21, 2025

Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A letter filed in a Travis County District Court has settled the high-profile lawsuit involving the Texas Lottery Commission. As previously reported by Texas...

Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General

Brandon Waltens | August 21, 2025

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...

State Board of Education Approves New Method of History Instruction 

A comprehensive 3-5-1 framework for Texas history instruction in schools was adopted by the State Board of Education.  

Report: University of Houston Must End Partnership With Chinese University

A congressional committee report also criticizes UT-Arlington’s joint MBA program with a Chinese-military linked institution.

Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination No Longer at Texas Tech

The student chanted “F*** y’all, ya homie’s dead.”

Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Rene Tavera taught bilingual classes at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD.

Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination

The committees will also monitor reforms already passed during the last legislative session.

Abbott Signs Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’ in Texas

The legislation comes in response to the controversial proposed EPIC city.

Houston Midwife Faces 15 Felony Charges After Performing Illegal Abortions 

Texas law holds abortionists accountable for illegal procedures, not clients.  

Lawsuit Against ‘Texas Foreign Land Ban’ Pending in Federal Court of Appeals

The lawsuit was brought by three Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. on visas.

Feds Detain Man at Texas Border Sought for Indecency With a Child

Sydnie Henry | September 16, 2025

This was the second man detained for a sexual offense against a child in less than a week.

Decision Texas, State

Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse

Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an...

State

Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire

Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is...

State

Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit

Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A letter filed in a Travis County District Court has settled the high-profile lawsuit involving the Texas Lottery Commission. As previously reported by Texas...

Decision Texas, State

Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...

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