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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.
AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded Texas Majority PAC
This is the second investigation launched by Paxton in as many days seeking information from groups alleged to be supporting the Texas House Democrat quorum break.
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House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating Database for School Bond Projects
Lawmakers in the Texas House have approved the establishment of a database for information regarding current or future public school bond projects. Senate Bill 843, authored by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R–Brenham), passed with bipartisan support on Tuesday in a...
Texas House Approves Property Tax Relief Package, Rejects Effort To Expand Relief Further
The Texas House on Tuesday approved a package of property tax relief bills negotiated with the Senate, including a major increase to the state’s homestead exemption—but not without some pushback from lawmakers who say the relief doesn’t go far enough. Senate Bill 4,...
House Votes To Crack Down on Bail for Violent Criminals
The Texas House gave initial approval to a package of bail reform legislation long championed by Gov. Greg Abbott, moving key portions of his public safety agenda one step closer to the governor’s desk. An uphill battle remains, however, for a proposal to deny bond to...
Attorney General Paxton Announces Investigation Into US Masters Swimming
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office is launching an investigation into possible violations of state law by U.S. Masters Swimming. In a press release issued Monday, the office said it would review documents related to reports that the organization allowed a...
Game Over? Texas Senate Unanimously Moves To Eliminate Lottery Commission
The Texas Senate has unanimously passed legislation to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission, transferring oversight of the state lottery to a different agency amid mounting concerns of corruption and mismanagement. Senate Bill 3070, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall and...
‘Follow the Silenced’ Sheds Light on the Reality of COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries
A new documentary from producers Mikki Willis and Texans for Vaccine Choice provides insight into the all-too-often overlooked world of injuries caused by the COVID-19 vaccine. “Follow the Silenced,” winner of best film at the 2025 Santa Monica International Film...
Texas Senators Consider Measure Protecting Children From Sexual Content in Public Libraries
Texas senators are considering a measure that would help protect children from obtaining sexually explicit content from public libraries. On Thursday, House Bill 3225 was brought before the Senate Committee on State Affairs by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), the...
Hundreds of Bills Die as Texas House Hits Major Deadline
The Texas House of Representatives has once again run out the clock. As of midnight, the deadline for House bills to be passed on second reading has expired, leaving hundreds of pieces of legislation dead for the session. Despite having months to act, the House spent...
Texas Alliance for Life Accused of Sabotaging Pro-Life Bill
A well-known pro-life activist has made an alarming accusation against a pro-life organization, revealing a political rift in the process. Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood employee who turned against the organization and became a pro-life advocate, has...