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House Advances Legislation on Prayer and Ten Commandments in Schools

Addie Hovland | May 24, 2025

Two of the three measures considered were legislative priorities of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

House Lawmakers Pass Onerous Regulations for PAC Treasurers

Luca Cacciatore | May 8, 2025

Lawmakers in the Texas House have passed a measure creating burdensome new regulations for campaign...

Harris County Deputies Demand Higher Pay as Houston Police Set for Major Raises

Joseph Trimmer | May 8, 2025

This article has been updated since publication. A growing pay gap between Harris County Sheriff’s deputies...

Texas House Lawmakers Take Aim at Red Flag Laws

Luca Cacciatore | May 8, 2025

Texas House lawmakers are considering legislation that would clamp down on most firearms-related red flag laws and establish penalties for violators. Around the country, certain state courts have discretion to issue extreme risk protective orders, also known as “red...

Texas May Soon ID Noncitizens as Ineligible to Vote

Erin Anderson | May 8, 2025

A Republican-priority measure to prevent non-U.S. citizens from voting in Texas elections moved closer to passage this week. Senate Bill 964 by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) would require drivers' licenses and identification cards issued to noncitizens by the...

Substitute Teacher Accused of Showing Students Sexually Explicit Videos

Ashley Evans also allegedly engaged Kennedale Junior High School students in “X-rated” conversations.

House Lawmakers Pass Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn

The measure criminalizes the possession and production of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Woman Sues Texas Lottery After $83.5 Million Jackpot Withheld

The anonymous woman, who won the $83.5 million jackpot in February, said she has not yet received the massive payout.

Harris County Commissioners Vote To Give Sheriff Deputies Pay Parity With Houston Police

Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo voted against the proposal.

House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Purchase of Soda With SNAP Benefits 

The execution of the bill is dependent on receiving a waiver from the USDA.   

Texas A&M Paid $27.5M in 2024 Coaching Buyouts

Two Texas schools make the top three list for SEC contract buyouts.

Time Running Out for Senate To Pass GOP-Backed Bill Ending In-State Tuition for Illegals 

Currently there are over 59,000 illegal aliens enrolled in colleges and universities across the state.

Texas House Approves Crackdown on THC Products Following Push From Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

The issue has been one of Patrick’s top priorities for the session.

House Advances Legislation on Prayer and Ten Commandments in Schools

Addie Hovland | May 24, 2025

Two of the three measures considered were legislative priorities of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

State

House Lawmakers Pass Onerous Regulations for PAC Treasurers

Lawmakers in the Texas House have passed a measure creating burdensome new regulations for campaign...

Houston, Local

Harris County Deputies Demand Higher Pay as Houston Police Set for Major Raises

This article has been updated since publication. A growing pay gap between Harris County Sheriff’s deputies...

State

Texas House Lawmakers Take Aim at Red Flag Laws

Texas House lawmakers are considering legislation that would clamp down on most firearms-related red flag laws and establish penalties for violators. Around the country, certain state courts have discretion to issue extreme risk protective orders, also known as “red...

State

Texas May Soon ID Noncitizens as Ineligible to Vote

A Republican-priority measure to prevent non-U.S. citizens from voting in Texas elections moved closer to passage this week. Senate Bill 964 by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) would require drivers' licenses and identification cards issued to noncitizens by the...

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