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AG Paxton Secures Ban on San Antonio’s Out-of-State Abortion Travel Funding While Case Continues
The merits of the case have yet to be determined.
Texas Lottery Operator Rebrands Amid Scandals
IGT, the embattled operator of the Texas Lottery, is rebranding to Brightstar Lottery.
A Special Session on Bail Reform?
Bail reform may be on the call for a future special session.
New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
The measure passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
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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...
Parent Movement Reignites School Choice Debate
A surging parent movement has reignited a national debate over who controls kids’ education, making school choice a hot topic again among Texas parents, policymakers, and politicians. "It's a great time to be a school choice advocate," said Corey DeAngelis, an...
Some Republicans Still Silent After Receiving Pro-Amnesty Group’s Endorsement
After some Texas legislative candidates rejected the endorsement of a pro-amnesty group, several candidates for the Texas House are so far refusing to distance themselves. Last week, the LIBRE Initiative and its partner organization Americans for Prosperity announced...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces New Border Security Committee
Amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the formation of the Senate Committee on Border Security while at the Houston Business Coalition breakfast on Thursday morning. The committee will focus on creating policy that...
Republican Gubernatorial Challengers Discuss Election Integrity, the Texas Economy, and GOP Priorities
On Wednesday, another gubernatorial candidate forum was held in Corpus Christi and attended by gubernatorial challengers including former Texas GOP Chairman Allen West, media personality Chad Prather, and former State Senator Don Huffines. The candidates discussed...
HD 17: Gerdes OK With Democrat Committee Chairs
In the race for an open Texas Hosue seat in Central Texas, the issue of giving leadership positions to Democrats singled out one candidate from the rest at a recent forum. House District 17, which consists of Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee, Milam, and Burleson counties, is...