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House Finally Hears Senate Priority To Protect Students From Sexual Content
Legislation passed last session failed to keep sexually explicit books out of kids’ school libraries.
Abbott Presses Lawmakers: ‘Citizens or Criminals?’
While the Senate passed its set of bail reform measures earlier in the session, the House has yet to do so.
House Lawmakers Weigh Whether to Ban or Regulate Lottery Ticket Resellers
While one proposal would codify a ban on the practice of allowing Texans to purchase lottery tickets online, another would legitimize and regulate the industry.
Higher Education Employees Fight Reforms in House Hearing
The proposal would end “shared governance” and implement new curriculum reviews.
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Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Weakened in Texas Senate
In a late-night vote, the Texas Senate approved a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying—but not before Democrats and a handful of Republicans weakened the legislation. Senate Bill 19, filed by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston), prohibits political subdivisions from...
Texas Senators Advance Conservative Agenda, Pass Republican Priority Legislation
In a lengthy floor session, the Texas Senate passed a flurry of Republican priority legislation Wednesday evening. Much of the legislation dealt with the Republican Party of Texas' priority to stop the sexualization of children. Senate Bill 18 by State Sen. Bryan...
Texans Advocate for Stronger Protections From Civil Suits in Self-defense Cases
Several Texas gun owners advocated on Wednesday for a proposal that would provide broader legal protections for individuals who use or threaten force in self-defense situations. House Bill 170 by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City) seeks to address current...
Dan Patrick Vows To Shut Down THC Shops in Texas
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is making it clear: Texas’ unregulated THC market is coming to an end. Standing alongside law enforcement officials and families devastated by the effects of synthetic cannabis products, Patrick pledged to shut down every THC retailer in the...
Texas Lawmakers Consider Bail Denial for Certain Illegals, Violent Offenders
Lawmakers in the Texas House are considering legislation that would deny bail to certain illegal aliens and violent offenders. During a prolonged hearing in the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Tuesday, representatives presented two Senate companion measures...
Senator Aims To Strengthen Informed Consent in Childhood Vaccinations
A committee in the Texas Senate is considering legislation aimed at ensuring parents receive full and informed consent before their children are vaccinated. Senate Bill 95, authored by State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), seeks to codify federal requirements into Texas...
State Rep. Pat Curry Puts Texas Parks and Wildlife in DOGE’s Crosshairs
Republican State Rep. Pat Curry of Waco filed legislation to transfer the functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Public Safety. This move follows TPWD's handling of Chronic Wasting...
UT Austin Education School Dominated by Leftwing Ideology, Report Finds
A new report shows the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Education is riddled with critical race theory and other leftwing ideologies. Last year, a state law took effect that requires universities to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and...
Why Is the Texas Lottery Commission Hiding Details of a $1M Payout?
The Texas Lottery Commission is again under fire for hiding information from the public. When asked to verify details surrounding the payout of a $1 million ticket to an anonymous claimant in China, the commission's staff said that information would need to be...