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Paxton Moves To Vacate Seats of Quorum-Breaking Democrats
A lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Texas seeks to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House.
Ag Commissioner Miller Announces New Lure To Combat a Flesh-Eating Parasite
The new bait was developed to stop the New World screwworm, which threatens Texas’ wildlife population and multi-billion-dollar cattle industry.
Texas Republicans’ Redistricting Plan Heads to Senate for Approval
The proposed congressional map adds five new GOP-opportunity districts.
Texas Officials Seek To Enforce Arrest Warrants on Runaway Democrats Across State Lines
Attorney General Paxton is asking Illinois to uphold Texas’ warrants.
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Texas A&M Paid $27.5M in 2024 Coaching Buyouts
Texas A&M led the Southeastern Conference in coaching buyouts in fiscal year 2024. Alabama.com acquired this data through a series of public information requests. The data excluded Vanderbilt because it is a private university and not subject to public information...
Time Running Out for Senate To Pass GOP-Backed Bill Ending In-State Tuition for Illegals
A top immigration bill backed by the Republican Party of Texas is at risk of dying in the Senate, despite sitting on the intent calendar for nearly a week. In Texas, public colleges and universities are able to offer a reduced tuition rate to students who reside in...
Texas House Approves Crackdown on THC Products Following Push From Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
After hours of debate, the Texas House approved Senate Bill 3 on Wednesday night, legislation that aims to effectively ban the sale of THC-infused products and shut down the growing number of shops selling them across the state. The bill, as passed by the Senate...
Texas House Advances Legislation to Block Local Abortion Travel Funding
The Texas House has given initial approval to legislation that would bar local governments from using taxpayer dollars to support women seeking abortions, including those who travel out of state to do so. Senate Bill 33, authored by Sen. Donna Campbell (R–Bulverde)...
House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating the Texas Grid Security Commission
Members of the Texas House have signed off on a measure establishing a commission to collaborate with state agencies on how to improve the electrical grid. Senate Bill 75, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), was approved by representatives in a 144-0-2 vote on...
Effort To Remove the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project From State Water Plan Dies in House
An attempt to revive legislation aimed at stopping the Marvin Nichols Reservoir project failed in the House on Tuesday. The proposed reservoir would deliver drinking water to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex but would require the use of eminent domain to acquire nearly...
Shaheen Claims Error, Then Doubles Down on Foreign Land Ban Loophole
The debate over Texas’ foreign land ownership ban has taken an unusual turn, with State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) claiming in a journal statement that he meant to vote against his own amendment that critics say significantly weakened the legislation. Shaheen’s...
Texas House Committee Advances Bill To Abolish Lottery Commission and Overhaul State Lottery
The Texas House State Affairs Committee has taken a major step toward shrinking the state’s gambling landscape, passing Senate Bill 3070 by a 10-4 vote. The legislation, which cleared the Texas Senate unanimously, seeks to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission and...
Senators Hear Bipartisan Bill Requiring Schools To Regulate Cell Phone Use
Texas could soon become the largest state to enact "bell-to-bell no-cell" policies at public schools. Bipartisan legislation passed by the Texas House to restrict students’ use of cell phones at school received support from parents and students during a Senate...