State
Attorney General to Take over Prosecution of Harris County Judge Staff
Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said that she felt the Attorney General’s office would be the best agency to prosecute the cases.
Texas GOP Exploring Options to Close Primary Elections From Democrat Interference
Nearly 73 percent of Republican voters approved a resolution in support of closed primaries during the primary election last month.
Greg Abbott: Antisemitic Protestors Should Be Expelled From Texas Universities
Officers from the Department of Public Safety were sent to an anti-Israel protest at the University of Texas, resulting in several arrests.
Study: Texas’ Financial Transparency Has Worsened Since 2019
The largest factor is the state’s inclusion of misleading or confusing deferred items in its latest financial reports.
State Archive
A First: Texans to Elect Appraisal District Directors in May
On May 4, many Texans will have their first opportunity to elect representatives to the governing boards of their local appraisal districts, making the agencies that assess property values for tax purposes more accountable to citizens. A new property tax relief law,...
Texas Taxpayers Continue to Fund Sky-high Superintendent Salaries
Texas school superintendent salaries continue to rise, despite falling enrollments and flagging student performance, leaving taxpayers wondering what they are getting for their money. Newly released Texas Education Agency data for the 2023-24 school year shows eight...
Equal Rights Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit Challenging Job Grant Contest That Excludes White Contractors
The American Alliance for Equal Rights has filed a lawsuit against Founders First Community Development Corporation, alleging that its “Texas Job Creators Grant” discriminates against applicants on the basis of race by excluding white contractors. According to Fundid,...
TLR to Help Dade Phelan Raise Money in Houston
Embattled House Speaker Dade Phelan, who faces a runoff election next month, continues his fundraising tour across the state. His latest money-raising event is scheduled for May 9 in Houston. Participation levels start at $250, with $50,000 donors receiving “Diamond”...
Texas Education is a Magnet for Illegal Aliens
A screenshot of a fake Texas Scorecard article recently circulated on social media before being deleted. The image, which sought to malign a school choice advocate and the school choice agenda more broadly, backfired. Emblazoned with the fake headline, “DeAngelis...
Suspected Illegal Aliens Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography at Stash House
A group of 10 individuals suspected of being in the United States illegally have been arrested at a house in Baytown for possession of child pornography. An investigative update by the Chambers County Sheriff's Office explains that police executed an evidentiary...
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on School Choice
This article has been updated since publication. School choice has been a priority of both the Republican Party of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott. However, the House has repeatedly rejected school choice programs. The 2024 primary election was a major success for school...
State Lawmaker Faces Heat for Employment by Lobbying Firm
A new report reveals Republican State Rep. Gary VanDeaver of New Boston was a paid consultant for a lobbying firm. A 2022 personal financial statement, first reported by the Dallas Express, shows that VanDeaver was employed by Powell Law Group from 2020-2022. ...
Attorney General Paxton Urges Courts to Expedite Concertina Wire Fencing Lawsuit
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a letter with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals urging an expedited process in the concertina wire fencing case. The letter, authored by Solicitor General Aaron Nielson, explains that Texas sought injunctive relief to halt...