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Texas GOP Ballot Will Ask Voters About Property Taxes, Immigration, and Sharia Law
While the outcomes don’t create law or amend the state constitution, they do send a clear signal to lawmakers about what the Republican base expects from its elected officials.
Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.
School Nurses Refuse To Give Children Band-Aids, Claim ‘Confusion’ Over New Law
Both of the legislation’s authors expressed concern with how school districts may be misapplying it.
Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
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Texans Can Use Precious Metals in Everyday Transactions Under New Law
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a measure allowing Texans to use precious metals in day-to-day financial transactions, despite the objections of banking lobbyists. House Bill 1056 by State Rep. Mark Dorazio (R–San Antonio) allows Texans to deposit precious metals...
Federal Court Vacates Injunction Against Arkansas THC Ban
A federal court has vacated an injunction against Arkansas’ statewide ban on THC. Gov. Greg Abbott had cited the court challenge to this law as a reason for vetoing a similar proposed ban in Texas. Late Sunday night, Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which would have...
‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ Proposal Signed into Law
Signed along with multiple other bills from the 89th Legislative Session by Gov. Greg Abbott, the “Make Texas Healthy Again” initiative includes multiple pillars that will be implemented over the next two and a half years to work toward creating a healthier Texas. ...
Pro-Life Coalition Urges Abbott to Add Abortion Pill Ban To Special Session
Following the failure of a proposal to crack down on the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs before the regular legislative session adjourned, a coalition of pro-life lawmakers and organizations—including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick—is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to add...
New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation that increases his responsibility over the internal governance of taxpayer-subsidized universities. State Sen. Brandon Creighton’s (R–Conroe) proposal, Senate Bill 37, abolishes the practice of “shared governance” in state colleges...
Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Requiring Insurance To Cover Detransition Care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a measure requiring health insurance companies that provide coverage for gender mutilating surgeries to also cover the costs incurred by complications and reversals. Senate Bill 1257, authored by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), expands the...
Patrick Accuses Abbott of Trying To Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Texas
In a blistering press conference following Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused the governor of effectively seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. “One can only come to this conclusion,” said Patrick. “It's surprising...
Parents Praise Passage of Protections From Sexual Predators in Schools
Parent advocates are praising a series of reforms designed to protect Texas children from sexualization and sexual predators in public schools, making education officials live up to their frequent claim that “student safety is our top priority.” An army of grassroots...
Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General
State Sen. Joan Huffman is officially running for Texas attorney general, joining what’s shaping up to be a crowded Republican primary for the open seat. The longtime senator—first elected in 2008 and currently serving as chair of the budget-writing Senate Finance...