State
Kyle Kacal Announces Retirement after Voting Against School Choice
Since entering the legislature, Kacal has worked against conservative reforms and sided with Democrats to expand government.
Will Gov. Greg Abbott Call Another Special Session?
At different times, Abbott has given different answers on the possibility of additional special sessions.
Abbott’s Appointments: The Bush Infiltration
Texas voters have repeatedly demonstrated they are done with the Bush family, but the dynasty isn’t taking the hint.
Democrat County Judges Urge Biden Administration to Intervene Against New Border Security Legislation
The local officials claim the new legislation violates the federal government’s jurisdiction over immigration law.
State Archive
Paxton Impeachment Leader Andrew Murr Won’t Seek Re-Election
The lawmaker who led the impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced he will not be seeking re-election. State Rep. Andrew Murr (R–Junction) was first elected to the Texas House in 2014 representing House District 53. The district includes the...
State Board of Education Approves Balanced Textbooks for Texas Students
Texas’ State Board of Education has approved new textbooks with the direction that evolution be referred to as a theory and the term “pregnant person” be changed to pregnant woman. During the SBOE’s meetings last week, the board discussed new textbooks for science...
Parents Say Texas Needs an Inspector General for Public Education, Now
As debate over “school choice” rages in the Texas Legislature, parents are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to expand his agenda for the ongoing fourth special legislative session to include more oversight and accountability in public education. “We need an inspector general...
Greg Abbott Endorses Donald Trump for President
As the Republican primary election draws closer, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. “Now more than ever, America needs a President who will secure the border and prioritize national security,” said Abbott. Abbott made the...
Texas House Votes to Kill School Choice Proposal
After being brought to the floor for a vote for the first time in decades, school choice was killed by members of the Texas House, leaving the fate of the fourth special session uncertain. House Bill 1 by State Rep. Brad Buckley (R–Salado) included billions of dollars...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces More House Endorsements
As Texas prepares for primary elections in March, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is throwing his support behind another slate of Republican challengers, as well as a few incumbents. Paxton announced one slate of challenger endorsements last month following his...
Texas Can Enforce Law Requiring Age Verification to Access Porn
Texas can enforce a new law requiring age verification to access online pornography after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction against the measure. On Tuesday, a three-judge panel of the appellate court granted the state’s request to stay a...
San Antonio Attorney Announces Run For House District 121
Local attorney Marc LaHood has announced he is entering the race to challenge current Texas House District 121 incumbent Republican Steve Allison. LaHood says he is entering the race because he believes Allison “is no longer serving the best interests of the families...
Small Business Owner Enters Race to Unseat State Rep. Jacey Jetton
Another candidate is challenging incumbent State Rep. Jacey Jetton. Small business owner Jessica Rose Huang has announced she is entering the race to represent Texas House District 26 in Fort Bend County. A campaign announcement says that Huang “brings to the field...