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Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
The measure would replace the current STAAR test with a three-part assessment administered at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.
Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items
Senators passed legislation on flood relief and congressional redistricting, but without a quorum in the House, the legislation will likely die there.
Texas A&M Faculty Senate Braces for Regents’ Decision
The body faces an uncertain future after a neighboring system’s board of regents discontinued their faculty senate.
‘Lock Him Up’: Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban
Given what Paxton calls O’Rourke’s “vulgar disdain for the rule of law and immense personal wealth,” the attorney general says imprisonment is “absolutely necessary to persuade him to obey the lawful restraining order.”
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Texas Agencies Charge Thousands of Dollars for Transparency
State agencies across Texas are attempting to charge exorbitant amounts of money in exchange for documents relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A recent investigation into the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) led Texas Scorecard to discover leftist...
Tom Glass Announces Rematch in Central Texas House Seat
Citing the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton as a catalyst for his decision, conservative activist Tom Glass has announced his candidacy for the Texas House. The announcement sets up a rematch between himself and State Rep. Stan Gerdes (R–Smithville). Glass...
Austin & Houston to Eliminate Meat and Dairy Consumption by 2030?
Two Texas cities are participating in an emissions-cutting program that seeks to end meat and dairy consumption. According to the organization, “C40 is a global network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities that are united in action to confront the...
Dan Patrick Appoints New Counsel for Paxton Impeachment Trial
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has appointed new legal counsel for himself in the upcoming impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton. This comes after Patrick’s previous choice declined the offer, following revelations of his long-standing relationships with those...
Texas DPS Officer Sounds Alarm on Border Invasion
As the border crisis continues, a Texas Department of Public Safety officer is calling on Texans to keep their eyes on the southern border. In an interview with KDFW, Lt. Christopher Olivarez said law enforcement experiences between 5,000 and 6,000 illegal alien...
Child Gender Mutilation Ban Set to Go Into Effect Despite Lawsuit
Despite a Travis County district judge ruling in favor of the ACLU of Texas’ lawsuit against a Texas law banning child gender mutilation, the measure is set to go into effect at the beginning of next month while the state appeals to the Texas Supreme Court. On Friday,...
EXCLUSIVE: Kyle Rittenhouse Sued by Estate of Criminal He Shot in Self-Defense
On August 25, 2020, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse shot three men, killing two, in self-defense during a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Now, the estate of Joseph Rosenbaum is suing Rittenhouse, Kenosha officials, local Sheriff’s departments, the City...
TLR Says Paxton Impeachment Charges Should Not Be Dismissed
Texans for Lawsuit Reform is telling senators to oppose motions to dismiss impeachment charges against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The comment was made in a statement Thursday where they denied any involvement in the House’s investigation of Paxton earlier this year...
Report: Paxton to Question TLR’s Role in Impeachment
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s legal team is reportedly considering calling the founder and chairman of Texans for Lawsuit Reform to testify when the Senate holds its impeachment trial next month. The revelation comes after the Dallas Morning News reported on witness...