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Attorney General Paxton Says State Will Continue Defending Border Security Law After Setback
While Texas’ law was blocked by a federal appeals court last week, Paxton says the state is not giving up.
Deadly Floods Devastate Central Texas, President Trump Planning Visit
Thousands of volunteers and first responders deployed to the area for recovery operations.
Two Weeks Out, Questions Remain Ahead of Special Legislative Session
The special session is slated to start July 21.
New State Law Limits School Superintendents’ Severance Pay
Tax-funded severance payments to government executives will be limited to 20 weeks’ worth of compensation.
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House Approves Online Sports Gambling But Says No to Casinos
Texas House lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow online sports gambling in Texas, but they stopped short of approving casino gambling. House Joint Resolution 155 by State Rep. Charlie Geren (R–Fort Worth) was a constitutional amendment proposal that,...
As Major Deadline Hits, Legislation Dies in Texas House
With the deadline for Texas House lawmakers to consider House bills now passed, hundreds of pieces of legislation are dead––including a few conservative measures the House didn’t get to before midnight Thursday. House Bill 888 by State Rep. Shelby Slawson...
Democrat Lawmaker Seeks Drag Shows His Teens Can Attend
During an action-packed hearing on legislation to ban sexually oriented performances in the presence of minors, a Democrat lawmaker asked a witness supporting the proposal where he could take his teenage daughters to see a drag show. Her response highlighted the...
Tempo of Border Invasion Increases
Thousands of illegal aliens are flooding north to, and past, Texas’ border with Mexico. Throughout the day on Thursday, they were seen crossing the border south of El Paso without any consequences or resistance from state and local officials. As federal officials,...
School Choice Hits Another Roadblock in Texas House
Legislation to expand parental choice in education has experienced yet another setback in the Texas House, as the clock ticks on the legislative session in Austin. Passed by the Senate over a month ago, Senate Bill 8 by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe) would...
Legislation to Combat Child Sex Trafficking Goes to Governor
Texas lawmakers delivered legislation to the governor's desk that strengthens state and local officials’ authority to investigate, prosecute, and prevent child sex trafficking—a multibillion-dollar racket that is one of the fastest-growing organized crime activities...
Tarrant County Judge Seeks to Protect Children From Sexually Charged Drag Shows
After a man dressed in lingerie performed at a drag show for children in Fort Worth with his crotch completely exposed, Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare says Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar needs to hold businesses accountable for these sexually charged events. O’Hare...
Border Patrol Won’t Track Illegal Aliens Entering the US
Thousands of illegal aliens are gathering along Texas’ southern border, waiting to flood into the U.S. after Title 42 expires on Thursday. Title 42 is a public health order that allows customs officials to send illegal aliens from “COVID-19 impacted” areas back across...
Hearing on Banning DEI in Texas Public Universities Draws Crowd at Capitol
Nearly 150 people attended a Texas House committee hearing to voice their opinions on legislation banning diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at Texas public colleges and universities. Senate Bill 17 by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe) was considered...