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Measure Placing the ‘Gulf of America’ Into Texas Law Heads to House

Luca Cacciatore | May 2, 2025

The proposal follows a federal executive order renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America.”

New Legislation Seeks to End Weaponization of FACE Act Against Pro-Life Advocates

Emily Medeiros | January 22, 2025

Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas has reintroduced legislation that would repeal the Freedom of Access...

Texas House and Senate Budget Proposals Differ on Tax Relief, Education Funding

Luca Cacciatore | January 22, 2025

The Texas House and Senate have released their initial budget proposals, showcasing that the chambers are...

US Rep. Babin Pushes to Block Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Aliens

Will Biagini | January 22, 2025

A Texas congressman has reintroduced legislation to block illegal aliens from taking advantage of birthright citizenship by having children on American soil. The Birthright Citizenship Act, first filed by Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) in 2023, would confer...

Harris County Commissioners Court to Evaluate Work-from-Home Policy

Joseph Trimmer | January 22, 2025

The Harris County Commissioners Court is set to discuss potential changes to its work-from-home—also known as “telework”—policy during its next meeting in February. The sole Republican on the court, Commissioner Tom Ramsey, added the topic as an...

2 Waco ISD Teachers Arrested in April for Abusing Special Needs Children

Both teachers are no longer employed with the district.

House Leadership Blocking Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying, Says Texas Lawmaker

State Rep. Brent Money says State Affairs Committee Chair Ken King won’t give the legislation a hearing.

Houston City Council Will Vote on Race-Based Contracting Program

City officials believe the existing program must be updated since it favors groups that do not face a disadvantage in the market.

Texas Senators Consider Measure To Regulate Artificial Intelligence

The measure, which passed the Texas House, would create new privacy standards for artificial intelligence systems and establish a new program for AI developers.

Former Abilene Preschool Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Porn

Mark Eichorn admitted to paying two boys to produce child sexual abuse material.

Texas Parents Push Lawmakers To Deliver Public Education Reforms

Advocates are focused on stronger laws to address the “epidemic” of physical and sexual abuse in schools.

Texas A&M Faculty Senate Approves “Climate Ethics” Course

The move comes after regents ended an LGBTQ minor and other low-performing programs.

Conservative Lawmakers Warn Texas House Is Running Out of Time To Pass GOP Priorities

As the regular legislative session heads into its final weeks, conservative House members say leadership needs to move quickly to address Republican priorities.