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Gov. Abbott to Deploy Texas National Guard Amid Nationwide Protests, Riots
Planned protests against ICE are expected Saturday in cities across the country.
Texas to Launch Nation’s Largest School Choice Program
Texas’ education savings account program is set to reshape schooling for up to 100,000 students.
New Laws Protecting Citizens’ Gun Rights Set To Take Effect This Year
The measures are only awaiting the governor’s signature.
Austin ‘Solidarity with LA’ Protest Blocks Traffic to Surround Federal Building
Law enforcement officers eventually disbursed protesters with tear gas after they vandalized a federal building
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Committee Assignments Indicate Senate Moving Fast to Pass Priorities
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Texas Senate are moving quickly, announcing committee assignments less than two weeks since the start of the legislative session. Of the chamber’s 16 committees, only one will be chaired by a Democrat. Patrick previously stated in an...
Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Keep Bureaucrats From Making More Than the Governor
New legislation has been filed in the Texas State House of Representatives that seeks to prevent state and local employees from being paid more than the governor. State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Waxahachie) filed House Bill 1476, explaining that “taxpayer-funded salaries...
Texas Lawmaker Files Legislation to Increase Safety Measures in Schools
State Rep. Nate Schatzline, a Republican from Fort Worth, has filed two pieces of legislation he says will prioritize and increase safety measures in Texas public schools. House Bill 1370 addresses the need for a single-entry point in schools for the public and...
Texas Library and Archives Commission to Hire ‘Equity Consultant’
Texas’ taxpayer-funded State Library and Archives Commission is searching for a Library Management and Equity Consultant to help public libraries “implement equitable and inclusive services.” Although seemingly innocuous, “equity” is commonly associated with critical...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blasts State Rep. Steve Toth for ‘Baseless’ Accusations Against Him
After being accused by a Republican lawmaker of helping kill legislation to end child gender mutilation, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is fighting back against the allegations, calling them “irrational” and “blatantly false.” A recent audio recording from the Texas Capitol,...
Legislation Filed in Texas Senate to Require Notice on Products Made With Fetal Parts
New legislation filed in the Texas Senate would require companies to label cosmetics, food, or medical products containing ingredients derived from aborted human fetal tissue. In a statement, State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), the author of Senate Bill 314, explains...
‘Local Control’ Tops Texas’ Big City Mayors Agenda
An alliance of 18 urban and suburban mayors from across Texas is promoting a policy agenda for this year’s legislative session that emphasizes “local control,” a term often used by elected officials to describe policies that benefit local governments, not local...
House Republicans Adopt Rule to Penalize Members for Walking Out on the Job
Amid the thwarted attempt to ban Democrats from committee chairmanships during last week’s rules debate, the Texas House of Representatives voted to penalize lawmakers who are absent from the chamber with the intent to disrupt its business. The rule is aimed at...
Gov. Greg Abbott Promises to Make Schools Safer
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott emphasized school safety during his inaugural speech, specifically focusing on students’ mental health. “We must prioritize protecting students and staff,” said Abbott. “We must provide mental health services to students who need it. Parents...