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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.
Texas Lottery Commissioners Keep Executive Director, Move Forward Courier Ban
Lottery commissioners did not provide a reason for their decision to keep Ryan Mindell in the executive director role.
Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Org Pays Massive Salaries
Many employees of the Texas Association of School Boards are earning more than the governor of Texas.
State Archive
Texas Education Commissioner Cites ‘Progress’ Despite Students’ Declining Scores
In a report recapping the 2023-24 school year, the head of the Texas Education Agency expresses pride in the accomplishments of the state-run school system despite declines in already low student academic performance levels. According to the agency's 2024 Annual...
In ‘Unprecedented’ Move, House Leadership to Raise Office Budgets Without a Vote
House leadership is ducking a vote on the usual housekeeping resolution and is instead planning on raising office budgets—including a potential new $4,000 monthly stipend to Democrat vice-chairs. The Housekeeping Resolution—HR 3 this cycle—is a routine resolution...
Speaker Burrows Confirms House Rules Were Written by Democrat Lawyer
Speaker Dustin Burrows confirmed on Monday that the newly adopted Texas House rules, which grant increased power to Democrats, were authored by Democrat lawyer Hugh Brady. Brady, a consistent Democrat voter according to election records, was first appointed as...
Proposed Measure Would Halt Texas Energy Market Distortions Caused by Federal Subsidies
A new measure proposed in the Texas Senate seeks to resolve problems in the state’s energy market associated with certain federal subsidies. Senate Bill 714, proposed by State Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland), orders the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the...
Gov. Abbott Deploys Texas Tactical Border Force to Support Federal Authorities
As the Trump administration continues sweeping measures to undo damage at the southern border caused by the Biden administration’s policies, Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas military to work with federal authorities to secure the border. Abbott deployed the...
Lawmaker Proposes Public Medical Schools Require Nutrition Curriculum
A new measure proposed by a state lawmaker and physician suggests that public medical schools require three hours of nutrition coursework. House Bill 1972, introduced by State Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress), would mandate that medical degree programs require a...
Gov. Abbott Sets Early State of the State Address To Accelerate Legislative Action
While the Texas House has continued to move at a slower pace, Gov. Greg Abbott has announced plans to deliver his State of the State Address on the evening of Sunday, February 2. Following a pattern from his recent addresses, the speech will be broadcast statewide,...
Texas Senate Moves Swiftly on School Choice, Sets Committee Hearing
The Texas Senate has already referred school choice legislation to committee and has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, January 28. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent Senate Bill 2 on Friday to the Committee on Education K-16 chaired by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe),...
Texas State Bar Drops Long-Running Case Against Attorney General Ken Paxton
After four years of contentious legal battles, the Texas State Bar has officially dropped its effort to sanction Attorney General Ken Paxton. The move comes shortly after the Texas Supreme Court dismissed a related case against Paxton’s first assistant, Brent Webster,...