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UT-Austin Requires ‘Anti-Racism’ Training for Social Work Majors
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work mandates that students take a Foundations of Social Justice course.
Day 6: Mapmaker Takes Stand & Confirms Partisan Redistricting in Texas
Adam Kincaid testified that he did not take race into account when creating the new congressional map.
Texas State University Partnered With ‘Equity’ Non-Profit on Internship Program
An Open Horizon co-founder is also on the leadership council for the university’s political center.
Paxton Launches Investigation Into Leftist Terror Groups
The investigation follows the assassination of Charlie Kirk and attacks on ICE facilities across the country.
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Texas A&M’s Bush School Continues To Push DEI Statements
A series of course syllabi at Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government & Public Service contain diversity, equity, and inclusion statements, despite efforts by state lawmakers to eradicate the practice. An investigation by Texas Scorecard has uncovered at least...
Former Texas National Guardsman Convicted of Smuggling Aliens
A Houston-based former member of the Texas National Guard who once served on the front lines of Operation Lone Star is now facing up to 10 years in prison after a federal jury convicted him of human smuggling. Mario Sandoval, a 27-year-old Houston resident and former...
Lawmakers Sign New Pledge To Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
This article was updated on July 28 to include additional pledge signers. While Texas’ 30-day special legislative session is wrapping up its first week, a growing list of state lawmakers are announcing their commitment to banning taxpayer-funded lobbying—one of the 18...
Three Republicans Vie for GOP Nomination for Texas Comptroller
With the March Republican primary election approaching, three Republicans are vying for the nomination in the comptroller race. The comptroller’s office is the fiscal arm of Texas’ state government—it manages the State Treasury, collects and distributes taxes,...
Giovanni Capriglione Faces Allegations of Long-Term Affair, Abortion Payments
Following a sudden announcement that he would not seek re-election, State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione is now facing explosive allegations of a long-term extramarital affair, paying for abortions, and expressing disturbing sexual fantasies. Capriglione, however, is...
Who’s Running for Agriculture Commissioner? The 2026 GOP Showdown
The Texas agriculture commissioner is among the state’s most influential executive offices, overseeing Texas’ $100 billion agricultural economy. With the 2026 elections on the horizon, the March GOP primary will shape the future of agricultural development in Texas....
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
With the Texas Legislature currently meeting for a 30-day special session, some lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to use a new influx of federal dollars to provide immediate property tax relief to Texans. State Rep. Helen Kerwin (R–Glen Rose) filed House...
Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
State Rep. Jared Patterson is facing criticism after allegedly attempting to recruit primary challengers to fellow Republican lawmakers, despite previously supporting efforts to punish others for similar behavior. Wise County Sheriff Cary Mellema confirmed to Texas...
Despite Local Pleas, Southwest Texas Judge Hasn’t Removed Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Kinney County commissioners have called for the removal of Auditor Cheryll Jones following allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. This isn’t the first controversy Jones has faced as a county official, and her appointment—handled in part by her partner, who...