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Texas Supreme Court Overturns $90 Million Lawsuit in Favor of Trucking Company
Before it was decided, the case inspired calls to reform trucking law.
Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General
Democrats have not won a statewide election in Texas since 1994.
Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes
A new law going into effect next year could change that.
Chair of Texas Tech Regents Launches ‘Save College Sports’ Initiative
The new effort comes at a time of unprecedented uncertainty for college sports.
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Texas House Passes School Choice Bill for the First Time in History
In a historic move, the Texas House gave initial approval today to Senate Bill 2, a school choice proposal backed by Gov. Greg Abbott. The vote marks the first time a school choice bill has cleared the Texas House—a major shift from just last session when a similar...
Reforms for Public University Governance Pass Texas Senate
Texas Senators passed legislation ending “shared governance” with university faculty senates in Texas’ public higher education institutions on Wednesday. In state universities, “shared governance” is a term where the boards of regents of universities share power with...
Texas Senators Pass Measure Giving $2.5 Billion to Film Industry
Texas senators have approved a measure that would give the film industry $2.5 billion in corporate welfare over the next decade. Senate Bill 22, which is a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and was filed by State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston), passed 23-8 on Wednesday....
Texas GOP Endorses Conservative Candidates in Local Races
Ahead of the May local elections, the Republican Party of Texas has endorsed candidates across the state for city councils, school boards, and mayoral seats. In total, 42 candidates from Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson, Somervell,...
Texas Senators Move to Ban Local Government Funding of Abortion Travel Entities
Texas senators have approved a measure that would prohibit cooperation between local jurisdictions and groups that assist with out-of-state abortion travel expenses. Senate Bill 33, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick filed by State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-Bulverde),...
Mayes Middleton Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
With Attorney General Ken Paxton officially running for U.S. Senate against Sen. John Cornyn, the race to replace him is heating up. After former U.S. Attorney John Bash became the first to enter the race, State Sen. Mayes Middleton has now launched his own campaign...
Texas House Set to Honor Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards
Despite Texas’ pro-life laws and Republican majorities, the Texas House is set to honor one of the most prominent figures in abortion-industry history: Cecile Richards. Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of former Democrat Gov. Ann...
Parents Back Plan To Restrict Kids’ Access to Sexual Content in Public Libraries
Texas lawmakers are considering a parent-backed plan requiring public libraries to keep sexually explicit materials away from kids or face fines and loss of funding. House Bill 3225 by State Rep. Daniel Alders (R–Tyler) would require municipal public libraries to move...
School Choice Showdown Set for Wednesday in Texas House
A major school choice proposal backed by Gov. Greg Abbott is set for debate on the floor of the Texas House this Wednesday, April 16. The legislation—Senate Bill 2—advanced out of the House Public Education Committee on a 9-6 vote earlier this month and is now...