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Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Potential Noncitizen Voters
More than 100 potential cases of illegal voting are under investigation.
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.
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Texas Could Abolish Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases
A proposal from a freshman state lawmaker could help Texas families hold school officials accountable in student sexual abuse cases—which are on the rise—by removing schools’ immunity from civil liability. “We have a systemic problem within the state of Texas and our...
Gates of Eagle Pass Park Reopen After One Year of Lockdown
The gates of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass are now open after over a year of lockdown, according to local residents. Lone Star Defenders—which purports to defend people apprehended at the southern border—posted that Shelby Park, which was once a hotspot for illegal...
Texas House Advances Record $337 Billion Budget
In a marathon session that lasted until after 3 a.m., the Texas House moved forward with its version of the state’s biennial budget, marking the largest budget in state history at $337 billion. Despite 393 amendments having been pre-filed on Senate Bill 1 ahead of the...
Texas Senate Approves Establishment of Homeland Security Division in DPS
Texas senators have approved a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to establish a Homeland Security Division within the Texas Department of Public Safety. Senate Bill 36 by State Sen. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) was passed 26-4 on Thursday. The new division would...
Senators Focus on Protecting Students From Sexual Predators in Schools
Senators heard powerful testimony this week on two key public education reforms to safeguard students from predatory school employees. Both measures address how administrators report alleged sex crimes committed against students by teachers and other school...
Texas Tech Class Pushes Radical Feminism
A Texas Tech University course pushes radical feminism. Materials in the course promote anti-Christian, anti-male attitudes and argue that Marxism is not drastic enough for feminism. The class, called “Feminist Thought and Theories,” is being offered during the spring...
Race To Replace Paxton Begins as John Bash Launches AG Campaign
The race to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton is now officially underway, and the first candidate to step into the ring is no stranger to high-profile legal battles. Former U.S. Attorney John Bash announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for Attorney...
Dan Patrick Uses Board Game To Make His Case for the Homestead Exemption
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is rolling the dice—literally—in his latest push for increased property tax relief. In a video posted on X, Patrick made his case for raising the homestead exemption on school property taxes by using a familiar childhood prop: the game of...
Texas Parents Strongly Back Legislation Requiring Parental Approval for App Store Purchases
A new poll by the Texas Public Policy Foundation shows that a majority of parents and voters surveyed support legislation that would require parental approval before children can download applications from the app store. TPPF policy analyst Greyson Gee said that the...