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Texas Education Agency Investigates Teachers’ Posts on Charlie Kirk Assassination
More than 200 Texas teachers from government-run schools are currently under investigation.
Feds Detain Man at Texas Border Sought for Indecency With a Child
This was the second man detained for a sexual offense against a child in less than a week.
AG Paxton Probes Proxy Advisors for Advancing ‘Woke’ Agenda Over Financial Duty
The attorney general has issued civil investigative demands to determine if political agendas are driving financial recommendations.
Harrison Says New Audio Proves TAMU President Knew Student Was ‘Threatened’ by Faculty
The embattled A&M president previously declined to act.
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Texas Lottery Commission Begins Transfer Process to Department of Licensing & Regulation
Texas Lottery commissioners are already in the process of transferring oversight of the lottery to the Department of Licensing and Regulation, less than a week after lawmakers voted to abolish the embattled commission. The early movement is notable, given that Gov....
Lawsuit Accusing Lotto Ticket Reseller Service of Fraud Dropped
Lottery watchdog Dawn Nettles has voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit against ticket reseller Lottery.com. The class-action suit had accused the entity and former Lottery Commission Executive Director Gary Grief of engaging in “systematic fraud, misappropriating lottery...
Higher Education Reform Measure Heads to Governor
Legislation that will change the internal governance of public universities and grant new oversight authority to boards of regents is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott. Proposed measure Senate Bill 37, by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe), abolishes the practice of...
Medical Liberty Legislation Awaits Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Six measures aimed at expanding medical freedom in Texas are on their way to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed. The two most notable vaccine freedom-related pieces of legislation passed by lawmakers and highlighted by Texans for Vaccine Choice are House Bill 1586...
Conflict of Interest? House Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto Appraisal Board Bill
A group of 42 Texas House members is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto a bill passed in the final days of the legislative session that would allow public school teachers to serve on local property appraisal review boards—a measure Abbott previously rejected. Senate Bill...
Legislature Adjourns—Now the Governor Has the Last Word
After 140 days and 1,200 bills, the Texas Legislature officially adjourned sine die on Monday, marking the end of the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The Latin term “sine die” means “without a day,” signaling that lawmakers are not scheduled to reconvene—at least...
Texas Supreme Court To Decide if State Judges Have Freedom of Religion
Both the Supreme Court of Texas and lower-level courts are considering whether Texas judges can refuse to officiate same-sex weddings. After she refused to officiate a same-sex wedding, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued McLennan County Justice of the...
Texas Lawmakers Vote To Increase Judicial Pay and Their Own Pensions in Last-Minute Deal
In a dramatic, last-minute deal to end the legislative session, Texas lawmakers approved a measure that will raise judicial salaries—and, in turn, increase their own taxpayer-funded pensions. Passed just before the legislature adjourned Sine Die, Senate Bill 293 sets...
Legislation Prohibiting Soda and Candy Purchases Using SNAP Benefits Heads to Governor’s Desk
A measure prohibiting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the purchase of soda and candy has been approved by both the House and the Senate. Senate Bill 379, initially passed in the House with a prohibition only on using SNAP benefits to...