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Will Senators Revive Proposed Ban on Lawmakers’ Children Benefiting From School Choice Funds?
While the Texas Senate’s version of the school choice program originally included the prohibition, House lawmakers took it out.
A Russian Businessman’s Connections to the Texas Lottery
The indictment was unsealed mere days before Gov. Abbott pushed DPS off the sidelines.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden’s Social Media Use Under Scrutiny in Hearing
The Texas Medical Board highlighted Dr. Bowden’s use of social media in a hearing before state administrative law judges.
Texas Lottery Commissioners Finalize Ban on Ticket Resellers
The move comes amid pressure from lawmakers to take action on ticket resellers and address connections to suspicious jackpot winnings.
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Abbott’s Answer to Vaccine Mandates? A Hotline
As an increasing number of Texas employees are threatened with termination for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and momentum continues to build for Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session banning the mandates, he has responded by creating a complaint...
Bomb Threat at Texas Right to Life Office
A bomb threat against the Austin office of Texas Right to Life is under investigation, according to the organization’s executive director, Elizabeth Graham. “Our new Austin office, housing Texas Right to Life’s legislative department, has received a direct bomb...
Investigation Reveals Pay Issues Plaguing Texas National Guard
Shortly after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, he had a full-blown border crisis on his hands. Though the administration appeared content to ignore its issues on the southern border, even typically friendly outlets reported border crossings had jumped to the...
Former ICE Special Agent Victor Avila Announces for Texas Land Commissioner
On Wednesday, retired Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Special Agent Victor Avila declared his candidacy for Texas land commissioner, running as a Republican. In his announcement, he said: I am running to finish what President Trump started. As Texas Land...
Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors Threatens Nuclear Security
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Stan Baker halted the federal contractor vaccine mandate by the Biden Administration pending further court action. However, until the mandates are officially overturned by the courts, a fight for medical freedom—and national security—is...
Texas Attorney General Responds in Disastrous Child Mutilation Saga
AUSTIN — The latest chapter in the troubling years-long fight to protect Texas children from mutilation operations occurred at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office this week. On Tuesday, Paxton released a letter responding to the Texas Department of Family and...
Democrat Matthew Dowd Ends Lt. Gov. Campaign, Says ‘White Male Christians’ Should Step Back
One of the Democrats vying for statewide office in Texas says is dropping out of the lieutenant governor race because he is a “white male Christian.” Formerly a senior advisor on President George Bush’s reelection campaign, Matthew Dowd switched political parties more...
Texas Military Forces Being Forced to Vaccinate or Face Discharge
Updated 12/8/21 to reflect the deadline for Texas Air National Guard members to receive the vaccine. On Tuesday, the Texas Military Department conveyed to leadership within the Texas Army National Guard that their members would be required to receive a COVID-19...
State Rep. Justin Holland Receives Primary Challengers
Republican State Rep. Justin Holland (Heath), who currently represents Texas House District 33, officially received two Republican primary election challengers on Monday. The new district boundaries include portions of the cities of Wylie and Plano and no longer...