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Specialist: Research Security Failure at Texas A&M
Research found that Dr. Lei Fang received federal grants for “sensitive” projects before leaving to work at a Chinese lab, and had a “stunning conflict of interest” even before his departure.
DOJ Continues Crackdown on Criminal Aliens as Illegal Crossings Drop
New data shows a significant decline in illegal border crossings under President Trump.
Paxton, Trump DOJ Secure Settlement To Protect Texans From Higher Energy Costs
The settlement safeguards Texans from paying millions more for power.
Colin Allred Drops Out of Senate Race, Will Run for Congress Instead
Allred’s announcement is the latest shakeup for Texas Democrats ahead of the filing deadline.
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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...
UT-Austin Invited Conservative To Help Draft Academic Integrity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin picked a previously controversial social conservative to help draft a new “statement on academic integrity” as part of its plan to restore public trust in higher education. Professor Mark Regnerus authored a paper in 2012 that argued...
Texas A&M To Pay Former President Mark Welsh $3.5 Million
Regents of the Texas A&M University System agreed to pay Mark Welsh, former president of Texas A&M–College Station, a settlement worth more than $3.5 million. The settlement agreement reportedly includes assurances that the Texas A&M University System will...