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Texas’ Republican House Speaker Wants a Vacation

As the Texas Legislature barrels toward the end of the legislative session, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont is apparently looking forward to a “gnarly” summer vacation. https://twitter.com/dadephelan/status/1650927150596235272?s=61 Phelan’s comments come...

Legislation Bringing Prayer Back to Schools Passes the Senate

Legislation expanding religious liberties in public schools has passed the Senate and now heads to the House. Senate Bill 1396 authored by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston) would allow for school districts' board of trustees or the governing body of...