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University of North Texas Initiative Promotes ‘Diversity’
Diversity initiative continues outside the purview of state law.
Legislators Warn Universities to Comply With Federal Ruling on Discounted Tuition for Illegals
Lawmakers say the burden is on university leaders to ensure compliance.
US Senate Rejects Proposal Deterring States From Regulating AI
The provision removed from the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could have undone measures passed in Texas intended to safeguard against the potential harms of AI.
Texas Officially Phases Out Temporary Paper License Plates
Officials for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles say the change will make it easier to prevent crimes involving counterfeit license plates.
State Archive
Abbott Vetoes Proposal To Allow Teachers on Appraisal Boards
Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill that would have allowed public school teachers to serve on local appraisal review boards, siding with conservative lawmakers who argued the measure created a clear conflict of interest. Senate Bill 974, authored by Democrat Sen....
Late-Night Veto: Abbott Rejects THC Ban Bill
With less than an hour before the midnight deadline, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, legislation that would have banned the sale of THC-infused products across Texas. The veto comes after weeks of speculation over the bill’s fate, despite overwhelming support...
Texas to Launch Advanced Nuclear Energy Office
Legislation designed to help expand nuclear energy in Texas has been signed into law by the governor. House Bill 14 by State Rep. Cody Harris (R–Palestine) creates the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office under the direct administration of the governor's office....
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that a special session of the Texas Legislature will begin on Monday, July 21, after he signed 1,155 bills and vetoed 26 others from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. “All seven of Governor Abbott’s emergency priorities were passed...
AG Paxton Secures Ban on San Antonio’s Out-of-State Abortion Travel Funding While Case Continues
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that San Antonio has been temporarily halted from using taxpayer money to fund travel expenses for out-of-state abortions. Paxton filed suit against San Antonio in April after city officials allocated $100,000 to a “reproductive...
Texas Lottery Operator Rebrands Amid Scandals
International Game Technology PLC is rebranding its global business to Brightstar Lottery amid scandals surrounding its operation of the Texas Lottery. The announcement comes one year after IGT reached a deal with asset management firm Apollo Global Management to...
A Special Session on Bail Reform?
While Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed several new bail reform measures, he has alluded to the possibility of a special session to finish the job. In a May interview with the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Brian Phillips, Right on Crime’s State Director Nikki...
New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
A bill to strengthen student safety by closing “dangerous loopholes” in teacher misconduct reporting laws has passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor's signature. Despite current laws, Texas schools have continued “passing the trash”—covering up...
Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas
Former U.S. Army soldier Enrique Jauregui has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for assisting in the transportation of illegal aliens for monetary gain, after being caught and arrested by U.S. Border Patrol in late November. Fellow soldiers, Angel Palma...