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Analysis: Was the Rigging of a $95M Jackpot Legal? No.
Here are the laws that were likely broken in April 2023.
House Leadership Blocking Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying, Says Texas Lawmaker
State Rep. Brent Money says State Affairs Committee Chair Ken King won’t give the legislation a hearing.
Texas Senators Consider Measure To Regulate Artificial Intelligence
The measure, which passed the Texas House, would create new privacy standards for artificial intelligence systems and establish a new program for AI developers.
Texas Parents Push Lawmakers To Deliver Public Education Reforms
Advocates are focused on stronger laws to address the “epidemic” of physical and sexual abuse in schools.
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Court Could Reverse Controversial Decision on Election Fraud Prosecution
With state officials outraged over a decision cutting off the attorney general’s authority to prosecute election fraud cases, many are asking: “Can anything be done to reverse the decision?” In an 8-1 ruling issued in December, the Court of Criminal Appeals—Texas’...
‘They Hate Transparency’: Outgoing Republican Lawmaker Releases New Podcast on Texas Politics
This week, State Rep. Jeff Cason (R–Bedford) released the first episode of his new podcast, “Back Room Access." The podcast will center around Texas politics, with a focus on Cason’s experiences as a freshman representative. Cason began his term in January 2021 after...
True Texas Project Recommends Don Huffines in Governor Race
Conservative grassroots organization True Texas Project, which grew out of the early tea party movement, is out with candidate recommendations after its seven-member board cast votes for all statewide offices. According to the TTP board, “We do not try to come to a...
Texas Ranks 6th on State Election Integrity Scorecard
Texans are used to being No. 1, but a new scorecard of state election integrity laws ranks Texas sixth in the nation based on its practices for ensuring elections are fair, honest, and secure. The Election Integrity Scorecard created by the conservative Heritage...
Gov. Abbott ‘Booed’ at Trump Rally
On Saturday in Montgomery County, former President Donald Trump’s Save America rally included several Texas speakers, such as incumbent Gov. Abbott, who had received the Trump endorsement last year. However, while some cheered when Abbott took the stage, there was...
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Grassroots America – We The People Endorses Allen West for Governor
Another endorsement has rolled into the Texas gubernatorial race, with Grassroots America – We The People announcing their support for former Texas GOP Chairman Allen West, calling him the “battle-tested warrior Texas needs to fix the mess Greg Abbott has made of our...
Trump Greeted With Cheers at Montgomery County Rally
On Saturday night, patriots packed the Montgomery County fairgrounds in Conroe in anticipation of the arrival of former President Donald Trump. People from all backgrounds quickly filled the stands bedecked in star-spangled red, white, and blue bunting, reminiscent...
Austin Homeless Camps Spread on State-Controlled Roadways
Despite the passage of House Bill 1925 during the 2021 Texas legislative session—and a years-long public safety disaster—unrestrained homeless camping is returning to Austin. The new state law was supposed to ban public tent encampments statewide, but it clearly isn’t...
McAllen Pastor Decries Border Crisis
Fourth-generation Rio Grande Valley Texan and local pastor Jason Mangum is on a mission to educate and activate Americans amidst Biden’s border crisis. Mangum founded grassroots organization America Saved, where the goal is “to educate, empower and engage people to...