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Game Over? Texas Senate Unanimously Moves To Eliminate Lottery Commission
The proposal would shift the operation of the lottery to a different agency for a two-year trial period.
‘Follow the Silenced’ Sheds Light on the Reality of COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries
The new documentary recently premiered for the first time in Texas at the Bob Bullock Museum.
Texas Senators Consider Measure Protecting Children From Sexual Content in Public Libraries
Under the proposal, sexually explicit materials would be moved to the adult section of all municipal libraries.
Hundreds of Bills Die as Texas House Hits Major Deadline
Senate bills are still eligible to be considered in the coming weeks, but for many House lawmakers, their priority bills are effectively finished.
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Texas Alliance for Life Accused of Sabotaging Pro-Life Bill
A well-known pro-life activist has made an alarming accusation against a pro-life organization, revealing a political rift in the process. Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood employee who turned against the organization and became a pro-life advocate, has...
Gov. Abbott Requests Waiver to Ban Unhealthy SNAP Purchases in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has formally requested a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the purchase of unhealthy foods, such as soda and candy. The move, announced in a letter sent to...
The Years-Long Shattering of a Mother’s Rights by a Harris County Judge
A Harris County judge known for indiscriminately dispensing protective orders imposed a lifetime order on a mother, banning her from contact with her children. By using a protective order, the judge bypassed the state's standard requiring clear and convincing evidence...
Texas Moves Closer To Abolishing Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases
With school sex abuse cases on the rise, House lawmakers passed a measure to help Texas families hold school districts accountable by removing public schools’ immunity from civil liability when students are sexually abused. House Bill 4623 by freshman State Rep. Mitch...
Texas Lawmakers Pass Constitutional Amendment Enshrining Parental Rights
This article has been updated since publication. Lawmakers in the Texas House have approved a proposal that would enshrine parental rights in the state constitution. State representatives passed Senate Joint Resolution 34, initially filed by State Sen. Bryan Hughes...
Transactional Gold Legislation Moves Forward in Senate, Faces Pushback From Banking Lobbyist
A key grassroots priority is inching along the legislative process, although its final form and fate remain uncertain. Legislation to allow Texans to use precious metals in financial transactions is moving forward in the Texas Senate but faces some pushback from the...
Analysis: The Texas Lottery May Not Survive Its Own Defenders
As the legislative session lurches to an end, competing forces are working to abolish the lottery, while others hustle to save it. Those working to expose and end the corruption-plagued institution are ascendant and operating in plain view. Conversely, their...
House Committee Kills Anti-ESG Effort in Late Vote
A measure aimed at further cracking down on the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in corporate decision-making was defeated in the Texas House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee, effectively ending the bill’s chances this session....
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures
Texas House members have passed legislation that would strengthen Second Amendment rights and expand protections for individuals who lawfully exercise self-defense. House Bill 170, filed by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R–Rio Grande City), would prohibit civil actions...