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Permian Basin Power Fix Becomes $33 Billion Statewide Project
Lawmakers urged the state agency to halt the larger plan for stakeholder and legislative input.
Texas Sues Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue for Deceptively Marketing Tylenol to Pregnant Mothers
Tylenol is under scrutiny for potentially increasing the risks of neurodevelopmental disorders in children when taken by mothers during pregnancy.
University of Houston Removes ‘Oppression & Injustice’ Class
The canceled class promoted critical race theory.
Texas Appeals Court Rejects Yelp’s Attempt To Block State Lawsuit Over Pregnancy Resource Center Labels
The case has been sent back to district court.
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NIXON: ‘Texas Can Redraw Its Maps Anytime. And the Courts Agree.’
Texas finds itself once again embroiled in a familiar political storm. Republicans control both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s office and are considering revising the state’s congressional map before the next census. Democrats and their allies in the...
All Bets Are Off in Texas Online Sports Betting
In apparent defiance of state law, an internet platform is providing an avenue for Texans to participate in online sports betting. While other states have been quick to take the company to court, Texas has not. Kalshi is a platform that allows individuals to purchase...
Report: House Democrats Planning Return to Texas Capitol
With the first special session winding down and the Texas House still without a quorum, ABC13 in Houston is reporting that House Democrats may soon return to Austin. The outlet says multiple sources confirmed Democrats plan to come back to the state, though the exact...
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
With the current special session nearing its end and the Texas House still paralyzed by a Democrat quorum break over congressional redistricting, Gov. Greg Abbott says lawmakers will be called back immediately for another round. “With the Texas House and Senate today...
Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
Legislation eliminating the high-stakes STAAR test in government schools has been passed by Texas senators. The test has long been criticized by educators and parents alike. Its fate, however, remains bleak in the House, where Democrats have fled to prevent a quorum....
Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items
As the Texas House remains at a standstill due to Democrats' refusal to return to the state, the Texas Senate has quickly moved through the governor’s agenda items. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick previously indicated he plans to “pass the remaining bills on Gov. Abbott’s...
Texas A&M Faculty Senate Braces for Regents’ Decision
This article has been updated since publication. As state lawmakers’ overhaul of university governance goes into effect, Texas A&M University’s Faculty Senate awaits the Board of Regents' upcoming meeting, which will determine its fate. In what is potentially...
‘Lock Him Up’: Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a Tarrant County judge to hold Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke in contempt of court—seeking fines and jail time—after accusing him of openly defying a temporary restraining order that barred him from fundraising for runaway...
Lawsuit Filed Against Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Daughter by Slipping Mother Abortion Pill
A complaint has been filed in a South Texas federal court alleging a Marine murdered his unborn child by spiking the mother’s hot chocolate with abortion drugs. The complaint formally commences a lawsuit against Aid Access—an organization that ships abortion pills...