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State Sen. Creighton Introduces Sweeping Higher Education Reform Bill
The proposal, a priority of Lt. Gov. Patrick, would ensure the state’s universities are overseen by the duly appointed regents and not faculty senates.
New Legislation Would Block School Library Books Deemed Too Explicit for Prisons
According to the recently drafted proposal, those books deemed to explicit for Texas prisons would also be inaccessible to children in public schools.
Election Judge Cautions Against Letting Kids Cast Ballots for Parents
State Rep. Ryan Guillen’s measure would allow children under 16 years old to mark ballots at the direction of their parents.
Gov. Abbott Calls on Pastors to Counter ‘Education Monopolists’ in Texas
The governor made it clear that while the Texas Senate has consistently supported school choice, the battle will be won or lost in the Texas House.
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Texas Lawmaker Grills School Board Association on Lobbying, Parental Rights, and DEI
A Texas lawmaker is calling for a deeper investigation into the Texas Association of School Boards, accusing the group of using taxpayer dollars to push left-wing policies in public schools. During a hearing of the Delivering on Government Efficiency Committee (DOGE)...
Letter Highlights Challenges for Gambling Lobby Amid Lottery Scandal
A group of lawmakers is calling on House leadership to skip all attempts by the gambling lobby to expand gambling in the state of Texas during the 2025 legislative session. State Rep. Keresa Richardson (R-McKinney) posted a joint letter signed by 14 Republican...
Dade Phelan Doubles Down on Meme Regulation Bill Despite First Amendment Concerns
Former House Speaker Dade Phelan isn’t backing down from his controversial push to regulate political memes and altered images. House Bill 366, which would require disclosures on altered media used in political advertising, received a hearing in the State Affairs...
School Choice Battle Intensifies as Texas House Committee Hears Testimony
In a sign that the legislative session is now in full swing, the Texas House Public Education Committee held a hearing on its school choice proposal, House Bill 3, drawing significant testimony and debate. Filed by State Rep. Brad Buckley (R–Salado), HB 3 would create...
Lobbyists Exploit Loophole To Get Reserved Capitol Parking
When tour groups go to the Texas Capitol, spaces can be reserved for their vehicles to unload and load passengers. Yet well-connected lobbyists, including the wife of a committee chairman, are now allegedly exploiting a loophole in that process, allowing them to keep...
Gun Owners Rally at Texas Capitol
Around 200 Second Amendment supporters rallied at the Texas Capitol Tuesday morning to push for new legislation protecting citizens' gun rights. The event was organized jointly by Gun Owners of America, True Texas Project, and Texas Gun Rights. The rally focused...
UNT Students Remove Art Exhibit After Lawmakers Decry Antisemitism
Students at the University of North Texas took down an art exhibit after state lawmakers urged university leadership to remove it, calling it “antisemitic propaganda.” State Rep. Mitch Little (R–Lewisville) sent the letter last week, and was joined by Republican State...
State Representative to Texas Lottery Director: ‘I Want My Money Back’
Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell once again attempted to avoid questions from lawmakers during a legislative hearing about controversies surrounding his agency. While less hostile than recent Senate hearings about the Texas Lottery,...
Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Protecting Parental Rights
Texas senators unanimously approved a constitutional amendment aimed at codifying existing common law on parental rights. Senate Joint Resolution 34 by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) seeks to enshrine in statute the inherent rights of parents to care for and...