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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.
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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...
‘Woke Capitalism’ Advocate BlackRock Hires Lobbyists in Texas Capitol
As lawmakers in the Texas Capitol work to prohibit state investments from going to companies that boycott reliable energy, some lobbyists are working against the effort. A report from the American Accountability Foundation reveals Ancira Strategic Partners, Sampson...
Corrupting Texas Education: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Public servants in education have given influence to radical-left nonprofits connected to the Chinese Communist Party. These nonprofits have also been given access to Texas' education system. Throughout this investigative series, Texas Scorecard will explore the...
Pro-family Group Runs Anti-gambling Ad in House Speaker Phelan’s District
A pro-family organization has released an ad condemning efforts to legalize gambling in Texas after the issue gained traction in the Texas House. The Texas Family Project partnered with former State Rep. Bill Zedler to run a television ad in Texas House Speaker Dade...
Lawmakers Consider Prohibiting State Universities From Investing in Energy Boycotts
Texas lawmakers are considering a measure that would prohibit Texas’ university funds from investing with companies that boycott Texas energy. “The burgeoning fossil fuel discrimination movement is denying capital to our responsible, hardworking energy businesses,...
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...
Majority of House Members Indicate Support for More Corporate Welfare Handouts
With the Texas Legislature heading into the final month of the legislative session, a majority of lawmakers in the Texas House have indicated their support for reviving a controversial corporate welfare program. Chapter 313 allowed school districts to offer large tax...
‘Are Buildings Free?’: Lawmakers Debate Whether School Bonds Increase Property Taxes
As Texans prepare to vote on a combined $25 billion in school bond propositions, two Republican state lawmakers sparred over whether bonds that must be repaid with property taxes are property tax increases. The debate was sparked by legislation proposed in both the...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Lauds Senate’s Efforts to End ‘Woke Policies’ in Higher Education
Marking the passage of yet another legislative priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the Texas Senate advanced legislation that would end the practice of awarding tenure to professors in state-funded colleges and universities. Senate Bill 18 by State Sen. Brandon...