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Florida’s ‘Chinese Land Ban’ Upheld in Federal Court: A Good Sign for Texas
A lawsuit against Texas’ Foreign Land Ban is currently before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Texas’ Criminal Court Upholds Taylor Rene Parker’s Death Sentence
Her defense had been claiming she was “fat shamed” during trial.
Patrick Pledges $1 Million To Put Turning Point USA Chapters in Every Texas School
More than 135,000 requests have been submitted to start new chapters since Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Texas State University Seeks To Replace Advocacy With Education
The university has issued ‘value neutral instruction’ guidelines.
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AG Seeks To Stop Tylenol Manufacturer’s Shareholder Payouts During Litigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to stop Tylenol from disbursing shareholder payouts while Texas’ pending lawsuit is being considered. The suit, filed last week, accuses Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson of deceptively marketing Tylenol to pregnant...
Recording Shows UT-Austin Official Told Conservative Group To Leave
A recording showed an unidentified University of Texas official stating that a conservative group was not permitted to debate students on campus and that non-students aren’t allowed to be there for “First Amendment activities.” “You’re actively engaged in expressive...
Texas Can Enforce Ban on Erotic Drag Shows for Kids, Federal Court Rules
Texas’ law prohibiting explicit sexual performances in front of children is enforceable, according to a Thursday decision from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case is being sent back to the district court for a decision on the law’s constitutionality. The...
California’s Gavin Newsom to Campaign in Texas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Texas this weekend to rally Democrats following what he’s calling a “redistricting victory” in his own state this week. According to Politico, Newsom will headline a Saturday rally alongside Texas Democrat lawmakers after...
Paxton Sues Roblox, Alleges Platform ‘Overrun by Predators’ Targeting Children
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the Roblox Corporation, accusing the multi-billion-dollar gaming company of “flagrantly ignoring state and federal online safety laws” and deceiving parents about the dangers of its platform. Filed...
Texas A&M Sends Left-Wing Professors To Advise Accreditation Agency
Two of the Texas A&M University System’s professors who advised the Commission for Public Higher Education have academic records positioning them on the political left—despite the commission's intention to counterbalance left-wing ideology in higher education. The...
Texas Voters OK Billions in School Property Tax Increases
Most Texas voters skipped Tuesday’s elections, but those who voted in their local school district contests collectively approved billions in new bond debt and permanent property tax rate increases. More than 2.5 million Texans voted statewide on constitutional...
Casino Cash Fails to Sway North Texas Voters in Senate District 9 Special Election
Republican activist Leigh Wambsganss and Democrat union leader Taylor Rehmet are advancing to a runoff in the special election for Texas Senate District 9. Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman finished a distant third. The race was held to fill the remainder of the...
All 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments Approved by Voters
Texas voters approved all 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution in Tuesday’s election, enacting a broad package of tax cuts, spending programs, and policy changes advanced by the legislature earlier this year. The measures required a two-thirds vote by the...