State news in Texas
Statewide Texas News
Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments for School Counselors
The bill drew fierce opposition from conservatives when it reached the House floor, especially in light of social transitioning in public schools.
UT-Austin Picks Reagan Scholar as Provost Finalist
The university intends to follow the state lawmakers’ yet-to-be-signed higher education reform.
Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Illegals Hours After Trump DOJ Files Lawsuit
State lawmakers failed to pass legislation banning the practice.
Texas Lottery Commission Begins Transfer Process to Department of Licensing & Regulation
While lawmakers voted to abolish the commission, the proposal has still not yet been signed into law by the governor.
State Archive
Analysis: Zombie Bills Haunt the Texas Legislature
Is a bill ever really dead in the Texas House? One of the basic principles to understand when following the activities of the Texas Legislature is this: The process is designed to kill bills, not pass them. Last session, for example, 6,927 bills were filed between the...
House Committee Considers Measure to Protect Children Amid Border Crisis
“The lack of concern by federal agencies for the safety of unaccompanied minors in housing facilities, and the disregard of negative impacts on our rural communities, requires Texas to take bold actions,” explained Republican State Rep. Stan Kitzman of Brookshire in...
Democrat Lawmaker Says Displaying 10 Commandments in Schools is ‘Arrogant’
Texas public schools could soon be required to display a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom, but a Democrat lawmaker has criticized the proposal as “unChristian.” Senate Bill 1515 by State Sen. Phil King (R–Weatherford) passed the Texas Senate by a vote...
Woke Congressman Kicks off Attempt for Ted Cruz’ Senate Seat
In a presidential election year certain to be bad for Democrats in Texas, an incumbent Democrat is giving up his seat in Congress to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. A one-time professional athlete, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) has served in Congress since...
Unruly Leftist Mob Tossed From House as Child Gender Mutilation Ban Postponed
AUSTIN –– The Texas House of Representatives has postponed the ban on child gender mutilation after Democrats called a point of order regarding an inaccuracy in the measure’s analysis. Moments before the bill was delayed, however, chaos erupted as leftist activists...
Election Security Legislation Stalls in Texas House
Texas grassroots advocates are concerned that “reluctant” Republican lawmakers in the state House are preventing their priority election integrity legislation from advancing in time to reach the governor’s desk. With four weeks remaining in the 20-week regular...
Texas House Delays Vote on Corporate Welfare Amid Conservative Opposition
Texas House lawmakers delayed the floor vote on a controversial corporate welfare program, a longtime practice where state and local officials make “economic incentive” deals with handpicked businesses. House Bill 3600 by State Rep. Four Price (R–Amarillo) would...
Riley Gaines Urges Texas Lawmakers to ‘Save Women’s Sports’
Former University of Kentucky swimmer and Independent Women’s Voice spokesperson Riley Gaines made waves in a Texas House committee hearing this week. The athlete-turned-activist offered testimony in support of legislation to prohibit biological men from participating...
Gov. Abbott Offers $50K Reward for Information on Fugitive Illegal Alien
UPDATE: Both the suspect and his wife—who helped Oropeza elude capture—were arrested the evening of May 2, after a tip called into an FBI line led law enforcement to his location. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has offered a $50,000 reward for any information leading to the...