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UT-Austin Assigned Readings on ‘Depressed Transsexuals’ and ‘Queer Theory’
The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies teaches these concepts in an entry-level class.
Roundup: November’s Constitutional Amendments Recommendations
There will be 17 constitutional amendments on the General Election ballot this November.
UNT Program Promotes LGBT Ideology and Demonology
UNT’s College of Liberal Arts & Social Studies offers these programs and classes.
Public Libraries’ Ability to Remove ‘Explicit Books’ Challenged in Federal Court
A Llano County case could find its way to the Supreme Court of the United States.
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State Legislator Threatens to Withhold Funding for Texas Medical Board
Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison of Midlothian says he will file legislation to defund the Texas Medical Board if they do not terminate one of the agency’s top bureaucrats, who also works for Planned Parenthood—the country’s largest abortion provider. On Monday,...
Meet the Freshmen: Andy Hopper
After narrowly losing to incumbent State Rep. Lynn Stucky in 2022, Andy Hopper decided to run again two years later—and this time, he succeeded. Hopper said his decision to make another bid for the district encompassing Wise County and a portion of Denton County...
Ken Paxton Tours to ‘Hold Republican Representatives Accountable’ Ahead of Speaker Vote
Attorney General Ken Paxton is hitting the road, holding a series of events in the coming days to place a spotlight on the ongoing battle to retain Republican control of the speaker of the House. Last month State Rep. David Cook (R–Mansfield) won the Republican...
Online Sports Gambling Interests in Texas Scramble Ahead of 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, the push to expand gambling in Texas—particularly online sports betting—has suffered setbacks due to electoral defeats and mounting opposition. Any expansion of gambling would require voters to approve an amendment to the Texas constitution....
Texas Supreme Court Dismisses ‘Unlawful’ Attempt to Discipline Leadership in AG’s Office
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed a protracted and controversial attempt by the State Bar of Texas to discipline the leadership at the Office of the Attorney General. The ruling puts an end to what the OAG described as four years of "lawfare" and political...
State Reps. Call on Texas Medical Board to Terminate Director Who Works for Planned Parenthood
Republican State Reps. Briscoe Cain of Deer Park and Brian Harrison of Midlothian are calling on the Texas Medical Board to terminate one of its top employees after it was revealed that he also works for Planned Parenthood. On Monday, it was revealed that TMB’s...
Meet the Freshmen: Shelley Luther
In 2020, Shelley Luther gained national attention for defying COVID-19 shutdowns and being jailed for keeping her salon open. In 2023, she faced a near-fatal brain aneurysm. Now, in just a couple of weeks, Luther will be sworn into the Texas House of Representatives....
More Texas Teachers Target Students for Sex Crimes
Texas teachers continue to make headlines for sex crimes involving students and other child victims. Last year, Texas Scorecard highlighted 100 teachers and school employees charged with crimes ranging from sexually abusing underage students to grooming kids for sex...
With Dade Phelan Out, Eyes Turn to Day One Speaker Vote
At the beginning of the year, Dade Phelan confidently told people he would serve as speaker of the House next session. Now, he has dropped out of the race after a movement of reform swept the Texas House. After Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment and the failure...