State
Laredo Journalist Arrested For Questioning Government Officials Turns to Supreme Court
“If that is not an obvious violation of the Constitution, it’s hard to imagine what would be,” the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals previously determined
3 Texas Teachers Arrested in 3 Days for Sex with Students
Two of the three were football coaches, while a fourth teacher was fired for alleged sexual misconduct.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden V. Texas Medical Board Showdown
The protracted fight over medical freedom has been costly to Bowden.
Attorney General to Take over Prosecution of Harris County Judge Staff
Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said that she felt the Attorney General’s office would be the best agency to prosecute the cases.
State Archive
Suspected Illegal Aliens Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography at Stash House
A group of 10 individuals suspected of being in the United States illegally have been arrested at a house in Baytown for possession of child pornography. An investigative update by the Chambers County Sheriff's Office explains that police executed an evidentiary...
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on School Choice
This article has been updated since publication. School choice has been a priority of both the Republican Party of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott. However, the House has repeatedly rejected school choice programs. The 2024 primary election was a major success for school...
State Lawmaker Faces Heat for Employment by Lobbying Firm
A new report reveals Republican State Rep. Gary VanDeaver of New Boston was a paid consultant for a lobbying firm. A 2022 personal financial statement, first reported by the Dallas Express, shows that VanDeaver was employed by Powell Law Group from 2020-2022. ...
Attorney General Paxton Urges Courts to Expedite Concertina Wire Fencing Lawsuit
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a letter with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals urging an expedited process in the concertina wire fencing case. The letter, authored by Solicitor General Aaron Nielson, explains that Texas sought injunctive relief to halt...
Property Tax Relief and Higher Ed Reform Among Patrick’s Charges Ahead of Next Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his interim charges for the Senate, a set of 57 issues he is calling on Senate Committees to investigate and research ahead of the legislative session next year. The list of charges runs the gamut of issues conservatives have called...
Texas Democrats Call on Colleges to Give Financial Aid to Children of Illegal Aliens
A group of Texas Democrats in the U.S. House have called on colleges to set aside financial aid for students who come from illegal immigrant families. This follows multiple reports of students being unable to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
Texas A&M Advancing Race-based Hiring in Schools
A Texas A&M alumnus and retired educator has expressed concern about race-based preferences in a PreK-12 school staff recruiting and training project in which universities under the Texas A&M System are involved. A taxpayer-funded grant from the Biden...
Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over Basic Income Program
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the state is suing Harris County over its “Uplift Harris” guaranteed basic income pilot program that the county launched at the start of the year. In a statement announcing the lawsuit, Paxton said: This scheme is plainly...
EXCLUSIVE: TV Ad Takes Aim at Dade Phelan’s Radical Democrat Chairs
A new television ad from Club for Growth Action targets House Speaker Dade Phelan’s appointment of liberal Democrats to leadership positions. The 30-second spot, titled “Had a Choice,” highlights several of the Democrat chairs Phelan has appointed during his tenure as...