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Katy Mills Mall Investigation Uncovers Massive US Theft Syndicate Tied to Cartel

Michael Wilson | April 10, 2025

The thefts in Katy have been tied to similar crimes across the country.

AG Paxton Secures Win Against Deferred Action Policy

Emily Medeiros | January 20, 2025

Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a win in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed...

Lt. Gov. Patrick Upholds GOP Priority, Names All Republican Committee Chairs in Senate

Luca Cacciatore | January 17, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced Texas Senate committee appointments for the 89th Legislature, upholding...

Texas Joins Multi-state Lawsuit Over Gas Water Heater Regulation

Sydnie Henry | January 17, 2025

Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a legal challenge against the Biden administration's recent regulation targeting gas-powered water heaters. On December 26, 2024, the Department of Energy issued a final rule that would prohibit the sale of non-condensing...

Online Lottery Ticket Vendor Partners With Uber to Entice Gambling?

Daniel Greer | January 17, 2025

An Uber passenger in Texas recently reported receiving a free lottery ticket offer from Lotto.com through the Uber app after completing a ride. Lotto.com sells lottery tickets, including scratch tickets, online and accepts credit card payments—practices that are not...

Budget Amendments Put Spotlight on Illegal Immigration’s Burden to Taxpayers

393 amendments have been pre-filed ahead of Thursday’s budget debate.

Texas House Committee Hears Parent-Driven Education Reforms

Lawmakers are considering more measures requiring Texas schools to protect students and respect parental rights.

Texas Teachers’ Retirement System Funded Chinese Firms

State agency hides how much it has indirectly invested in Chinese businesses.

Texas House Overwhelmingly Rejects Motion To Remove Speaker Burrows

The motion was tabled 141-2, with five members present but not voting, and two absent.

Texas Democrats Try Again to Gut Death Penalty

Proposed legislation would prohibit the death penalty for individuals found to have had a “severe mental illness” at the time of a capital offense.

Two Texas Teachers Sentenced in Separate Student Sex Crime Cases

Former Lewisville ISD teacher John Collett was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while ex-Nacogdoches ISD teacher Annaleigh Andrews received just two years.

Houston ISD Announces Teacher Pay-For-Performance Structure Rolling Out in 2026

The new system will replace the tenure-based pay structure currently in operation.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Launches Campaign to Unseat Sen. John Cornyn

Sen. Cornyn previously announced his reelection campaign.

Katy Mills Mall Investigation Uncovers Massive US Theft Syndicate Tied to Cartel

Michael Wilson | April 10, 2025

The thefts in Katy have been tied to similar crimes across the country.

State

AG Paxton Secures Win Against Deferred Action Policy

Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a win in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed...

State

Lt. Gov. Patrick Upholds GOP Priority, Names All Republican Committee Chairs in Senate

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced Texas Senate committee appointments for the 89th Legislature, upholding...

State

Texas Joins Multi-state Lawsuit Over Gas Water Heater Regulation

Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a legal challenge against the Biden administration's recent regulation targeting gas-powered water heaters. On December 26, 2024, the Department of Energy issued a final rule that would prohibit the sale of non-condensing...

State

Online Lottery Ticket Vendor Partners With Uber to Entice Gambling?

An Uber passenger in Texas recently reported receiving a free lottery ticket offer from Lotto.com through the Uber app after completing a ride. Lotto.com sells lottery tickets, including scratch tickets, online and accepts credit card payments—practices that are not...

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