State
Texas House Keeps Democrat Adviser Hugh Brady on Payroll at $233K
Records obtained by Texas Scorecard confirm that Brady is continuing to receive a $233,730 salary—more than the governor’s.
Trump Renames Texas Wildlife Refuge in Honor of Murdered 12-Year-Old Jocelyn Nungaray
Under the directive, the Department of the Interior has 30 days to update all federal references to reflect the new name.
Multiple Texas A&M Courses Centered on Gender Ideology
The board of regents’ recent resolution recognized Trump’s executive order banning the use of taxpayer dollars to promote gender ideology.
Senators Consider Measures Placing Prayer, Ten Commandments in Schools
Both proposals are priority legislation for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
State Archive
Abbott Bans Chinese AI and Social Media Apps on Texas Government Devices
Amid growing concerns over Chinese artificial intelligence and social media applications, Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a ban on several Chinese-owned services on all Texas government devices. Abbott’s directive follows the rise of DeepSeek, a free artificial...
Understanding the Key Deadlines of the 89th Texas Legislature
As the 89th Texas Legislature convenes in Austin, Texans should keep a close eye on the timeline that governs the legislative process. From filing deadlines to the last day of the session, these dates shape the flow of legislation and determine the opportunities for...
Texas, Mexico Designate Facilities for Deportation Operations
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues sweeping arrests of criminal illegal aliens throughout the country, the agency has utilized a downtown Austin building as a detainment center. The J.J. Pickle Federal Building on East 8th Street is being used to...
Gov. Abbott Directs State Agencies To Reject ‘Woke’ Gender Ideologies
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a directive to state agency heads, instructing them to adhere to state and federal law including President Donald Trump's recent executive order, in rejecting what he terms “radical sexual orientation and gender identity ideologies.” In his...
Texas House Lawmaker Seeks To Impose Civil Penalties for Socially Transitioning Minors
New legislation filed in the Texas House aims to protect minors from social transitioning. State Rep. Steve Toth (R-Conroe) filed House Bill 2258, also known as the Vulnerable Youth Protection Act, which imposes a “private civil liability on anyone who causes or...
Trump to Cancel Student Visas of Pro-Hamas Protesters
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order promising that the federal government will prosecute antisemitic crimes and deport students who participated in “pro-jihadist” protests. The executive order, signed on Wednesday, gave the head of every executive...
Texas Republicans May Redraw Congressional Maps Thanks to Redistricting Win
Thanks to a huge win in a local redistricting case, Texas Republicans could redraw congressional voting districts this year—a move that could help the GOP maintain a majority in the U.S. House in 2026. “This is an extremely important story that no one is talking about...
Texas Tech Class Encourages Critical Race Theory in Human Resources Departments
A class offered at Texas Tech University last fall encouraged students pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources development to embrace critical race theory. The course “Diversity and Cultural Competence in the Workplace” is an online class for the University...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Reveals His First 25 Priorities for the Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the first 25 of his top 40 priority measures for the 89th Legislative Session. The list includes the already-filed Senate Bills 1 and 2, which relate to the preliminary budget and school choice, respectively. Senators already passed...