State
State Sen. Creighton Introduces Sweeping Higher Education Reform Bill
The proposal, a priority of Lt. Gov. Patrick, would ensure the state’s universities are overseen by the duly appointed regents and not faculty senates.
New Legislation Would Block School Library Books Deemed Too Explicit for Prisons
According to the recently drafted proposal, those books deemed to explicit for Texas prisons would also be inaccessible to children in public schools.
Election Judge Cautions Against Letting Kids Cast Ballots for Parents
State Rep. Ryan Guillen’s measure would allow children under 16 years old to mark ballots at the direction of their parents.
Gov. Abbott Calls on Pastors to Counter ‘Education Monopolists’ in Texas
The governor made it clear that while the Texas Senate has consistently supported school choice, the battle will be won or lost in the Texas House.
State Archive
New State Regulation Out-Biden’s Federal Attacks on Oil and Gas Industry
Even as Donald Trump’s incoming administration is promising to reverse costly regulations on the energy sector imposed by the Biden-Harris administration, the Texas Railroad Commission is set to adopt a proposal tomorrow that would add substantial burdens to the oil...
Analysis: Chinese Casino Operator Sands Has Plans to Invade Texas
China is the number-one long-term geopolitical threat to the United States, and the communist superpower frequently targets Texas. Surrogates of the Chinese Communist Party have bought up land near military bases, installed spies at Texas universities, and established...
Shocking New Report Reveals ‘State Sponsored Child Abuse’ Within Texas School System
A shocking new report reveals a pattern of what the researchers call “state-sponsored child abuse” within the Texas public school system. The report documents thousands of complaints of sexual and violent misconduct by teachers and other school employees and shows a...
Harris County District Attorney Seeks Death Penalty for Accused Murderers of Jocelyn Nungaray
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has announced that she is seeking the death penalty for the two illegal aliens who have been charged with the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. "We will be filing notice with the state of Texas that we intend to seek the...
Attorney General Paxton Sues New York Doctor for Providing Abortion Pills to Texans
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued a New York doctor for giving abortion pills to Texas residents despite not being a licensed Texas physician. Dr. Margaret Carpenter is a medical professional in New York who allegedly provided an abortion pill to a resident of...
Analysis: Dustin Burrows Headed Toward ‘Most Reviled Republican in Texas’ Status
It usually takes a minute for sell-out Republicans to be hated by a critical mass of Texans. If he hasn’t already, State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) will soon achieve that distinction and become so noxious he’ll imperil colleagues in the process. When I wrote a...
Texas Launches Probe Into 15 Companies Over Use of Children’s Data
Texas officials are reviewing 15 companies over their privacy practices for children using their services—including how they use minors' data. On Thursday, Attorney General Ken Paxton stated his office would investigate the companies under House Bills 4 and 18 of the...
One of 40: Texas Electors Prepare to Cast Votes for Trump
Everything is bigger in Texas, and this year's Electoral College is no exception. The largest body of Texas presidential electors will gather on the House floor at the State Capitol on Tuesday, December 17, at 2:00 p.m. and cast its 40 votes for President Donald J....
With Dustin Burrows Flailing, New Names Emerge in Speaker Battle
Some members of the House seeking to keep the Democrat power-sharing structure in place are pushing for a redo of the House Republican Caucus speaker nomination after losing the vote to State Rep. David Cook last weekend. After current House Speaker Dade Phelan...