– Tom Oliverson files for speaker of the Texas House.

– Texas sues two more pornography providers.

– An Illegal alien was stuffed in a suitcase in a human smuggling attempt.

THE LATEST

6/6/25 Biden-Style Loan Repayments in Texas

– Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments for School Counselors – Banking Lobbyists Reportedly Urging Gov. Abbott to Veto Transactional Gold Legislation – SAVE Data Helps Texas Nab Potential Noncitizen Voters

6/4/25 Major Bail Reform Signed into Law

– Gov. Abbott Signs Historic Bail Reform Laws to Combat the Release of Violent Offenders – TEA Extends Control of Houston ISD Until 2027, Appoints New Board Members – Lawsuit Accusing Lotto Ticket Reseller Service of Fraud Dropped

6/3/25 A Last-Minute Deal in the Legislature

– Texas Lawmakers Vote To Increase Judicial Pay and Their Own Pensions in Last-Minute Deal – Conflict of Interest? House Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto Appraisal Board Bill – Legislation Prohibiting Soda and Candy Purchases Using SNAP Benefits Heads to Governor’s Desk

6/2/25 The Legislature Leaves Austin

– Legislature Adjourns—Now the Governor Has the Last Word – Parental Rights Bill Banning DEI, Social Transitioning, and ‘Sex Clubs’ in Schools Heads to Governor – Effort to Restore AG’s Authority to Prosecute Election Fraud Killed as Deadline Passes