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New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
The measure passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas
Enrique Jauregui is one of three soldiers arrested and convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into Texas.
Drug Prevention Groups, Sheriff’s Association Urge Gov. Abbott to Sign THC Ban
While marijuana industry lobbying groups are calling for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto the ban, other interest groups are pushing him to sign it into law.
Abbott Backs Kelly Hancock as He Steps Into Comptroller Office
Current Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be leaving to take over as chancellor of Texas A&M next month.
State Archive
Gov. Abbott Challenges House Effort to Stop Execution, Asserts Sole Authority on Delays
Gov. Greg Abbott is arguing that a Texas House Committee “stepped out of line” in halting the execution of a convicted murderer, asserting that only he has the power to delay executions for additional review. Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his two-year-old...
Report: School Choice Could Ease Financial Pressure on Public Schools
According to a new report that analyzes the financial impacts of school choice programs, these programs can save taxpayers money. The EdChoice report analyzes different programs across 25 states and Washington, D.C.—all of which have been in place for at least five...
Texas Senators Seek Solutions to Stop Noncitizen Voting
Stopping noncitizen voting dominated discussions during a legislative committee hearing on election-related issues held just days before Texans will begin going to the polls. Members of the Texas Senate’s State Affairs Committee heard testimony Wednesday from...
Despite Critics, Data Shows Texas Law Tackling ESG Is Working
Two researchers presented data before a Texas Senate committee showing that the state law targeting global climate agenda policies in state investments and contracts is working as intended. Eric Bledsoe, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Government Accountability,...
Dallas HERO Calls on Senate Committee to Hold City Governments Accountable
Dallas HERO’s Executive Director Pete Marocco called on the Senate State Affairs Committee to “take bold, decisive steps” to prevent city governments from undermining citizens. Dallas HERO, a non-profit focused on public safety and government transparency, organized...
Investigations, Local, South Texas, State
TAMU-San Antonio Library Highlights ‘Anti-Racist’ Resources
The Texas A&M-San Antonio University Library highlights “anti-racist” research guides in their online book selections. Research guides are listed on the university’s library website to help students navigate class topics and assignments. A list of “Racial Justice...
AG Paxton Sues North Texas Doctor for Illegally Providing Children Cross-sex Hormones
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dr. May C. Lau for violating Texas’ law protecting children from gender mutilation procedures. Lau, who's listed as an adolescent medicine physician at Children’s Health Specialty Center Dallas, is also an...
Austin, Investigations, Local, State
Patterns of Negligence: The Kellys’ Georgetown ISD Story
After reports emerged that a school district failed to protect a victim of sexual assault, another student alleged the district did nothing to protect her from a stalker. This is the final part of a three-article series on allegations from families who have attended...
Analysis: The Texas Lottery Commission is Allowing Players to Break the Law
On Tuesday, senators heard testimony from a Texas Lottery Commission official regarding the sales of online lottery tickets, which the commission has allowed—violating state law—since 2020. During the hearing, State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) elicited...