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Texas Education Agency Investigates Teachers’ Posts on Charlie Kirk Assassination 

Addie Hovland | September 16, 2025

More than 200 Texas teachers from government-run schools are currently under investigation.  

Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends

Brandon Waltens | August 20, 2025

After weeks of gridlock, the Texas House has approved a new congressional redistricting plan that...

Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments

Erin Anderson | August 20, 2025

In a split vote, trustees in Plano Independent School District approved a new policy eliminating public...

Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law, Paxton to Appeal

Travis Morgan | August 20, 2025

A federal judge in San Antonio has temporarily prohibited 11 Texas school districts from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law. The ruling—which will be appealed—followed a lawsuit filed by a coalition of left-wing rabbis, pastors,...

AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs

Addie Hovland | August 20, 2025

Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...

Harrison Says New Audio Proves TAMU President Knew Student Was ‘Threatened’ by Faculty

The embattled A&M president previously declined to act.

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.  

Texas Education Agency Investigates Teachers’ Posts on Charlie Kirk Assassination 

Addie Hovland | September 16, 2025

More than 200 Texas teachers from government-run schools are currently under investigation.  

State

Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends

After weeks of gridlock, the Texas House has approved a new congressional redistricting plan that...

Local, Metroplex

Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments

In a split vote, trustees in Plano Independent School District approved a new policy eliminating public...

Federal

Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law, Paxton to Appeal

A federal judge in San Antonio has temporarily prohibited 11 Texas school districts from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law. The ruling—which will be appealed—followed a lawsuit filed by a coalition of left-wing rabbis, pastors,...

State

AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs

Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...

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