State
Legislation Filed To Stop Out-of-state Gender Mutilation of Children
State Sen. Mayes Middleton’s measure would prohibit physicians and healthcare providers from referring children to out-of-state doctors for gender-related surgeries.
Former Russian Mercenary Arrested After Crossing Rio Grande River
Timur Praliev was reportedly carrying a Russian passport, a drone, and cash with him as he crossed the river.
Lawmaker Proposes Strict In-Person Attendance Rules for Higher Education Governing Boards
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst’s proposal would require members to attend a minimum of 75 percent of board meetings.
Meet the Freshmen: Denise Villalobos
Villalobos’s win marked a significant milestone in the ongoing Republican shift in South Texas.
State Archive
Attorney General Paxton Sues New York Doctor for Providing Abortion Pills to Texans
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued a New York doctor for giving abortion pills to Texas residents despite not being a licensed Texas physician. Dr. Margaret Carpenter is a medical professional in New York who allegedly provided an abortion pill to a resident of...
Analysis: Dustin Burrows Headed Toward ‘Most Reviled Republican in Texas’ Status
It usually takes a minute for sell-out Republicans to be hated by a critical mass of Texans. If he hasn’t already, State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) will soon achieve that distinction and become so noxious he’ll imperil colleagues in the process. When I wrote a...
Texas Launches Probe Into 15 Companies Over Use of Children’s Data
Texas officials are reviewing 15 companies over their privacy practices for children using their services—including how they use minors' data. On Thursday, Attorney General Ken Paxton stated his office would investigate the companies under House Bills 4 and 18 of the...
One of 40: Texas Electors Prepare to Cast Votes for Trump
Everything is bigger in Texas, and this year's Electoral College is no exception. The largest body of Texas presidential electors will gather on the House floor at the State Capitol on Tuesday, December 17, at 2:00 p.m. and cast its 40 votes for President Donald J....
With Dustin Burrows Flailing, New Names Emerge in Speaker Battle
Some members of the House seeking to keep the Democrat power-sharing structure in place are pushing for a redo of the House Republican Caucus speaker nomination after losing the vote to State Rep. David Cook last weekend. After current House Speaker Dade Phelan...
New Measure Would Ban Sale of Obscene Devices in Family-friendly Stores
After conservative activists voiced their concerns, one lawmaker has filed a measure that, if passed, would ban sex toys from family-friendly retailers. State Rep.-elect Hillary Hickland (R-Belton) has filed House Bill 1549 to allow the sale of obscene devices only in...
AG Paxton Sues Chemical Manufacturers For Marketing Harmful Toxins in Household Products
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued several large chemical manufacturers for skewing safety regulations in advertisements of popular brand names like Teflon and Scotchgard. Specifically, 3M and DuPont are two major manufacturers of chemical products called...
Congressional Republicans Urge Texas House Members to Support Republican Speaker Nominee
A group of Texas congressmen, led by U.S. Rep. Keith Self (TX-3), are calling for the Texas House Republicans to support the Republican nominee for speaker of the House, instead of selecting a speaker who will appoint Democrats to committee chairs. Although State Rep....
Investigations, Longhorn Scorecard, State
UT Enforces DEI Ban: Mandates Staff Training
To ensure compliance with the statewide ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion, University of Texas staff are now mandated to undergo regular training. An internal review found thousands of “DEI-related terms” on UT websites. Rejection of DEI ideology has picked up...