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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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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...
‘I’m Coming Home’: Tinderholt Announces Retirement From Texas House
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, a six-term member of the Texas House, announced Monday he will not seek re-election. “The 89th Legislative Session marks my 6th Legislative Session in this chamber representing House District 94,” Tinderholt told members in an emotional...
Immigration Enforcement Bill Heads to Abbott After House, Senate Approve Deal
A high-profile immigration enforcement measure is now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk after both chambers approved a compromise hammered out in conference committee over the last week. Senate Bill 8, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Republican Party of...
Effort to Restore AG’s Authority to Prosecute Election Fraud Killed as Deadline Passes
An effort to reinstate the Texas attorney general’s power to prosecute election crimes is officially dead for the legislative session after House and Senate negotiators failed to reach a compromise before the Saturday night deadline. House Bill 5138, which sought to...
Parental Rights Bill Banning DEI, Social Transitioning, and ‘Sex Clubs’ in Schools Heads to Governor
The Texas House has approved a sweeping education package known as the “Parental Bill of Rights,” aimed at affirming the authority of parents in public education. Senate Bill 12, authored by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe) and carried in the House by State...
Texas Lawmakers Approve Record-High State Budget
The Texas Legislature has approved the final version of the state’s budget, with both chambers passing the conference committee report for Senate Bill 1—the only bill lawmakers are constitutionally required to pass. Despite a historic $24 billion surplus and calls...
Senate Sends Measure Abolishing Texas Lottery Commission to Gov. Abbott
The Texas Lottery Commission is set to be abolished, with lottery management moving to the Department of Licensing and Regulation after lawmakers lost faith in the agency that’s overseen the lottery since shortly after its inception. The commission, which has been in...
Texas Supreme Court Clears Path for Paxton To Investigate Illegal Alien Shelter
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that Attorney General Ken Paxton can investigate and seek judicial remedies against Annunciation House, a Catholic non-profit that operates several homeless shelters throughout the El Paso area allegedly benefitting illegal aliens. ...
A&M Regents Likely To Eliminate More ‘Low-Performing’ Programs
COLLEGE STATION—Following some November 2024 eliminations, the regents of the Texas A&M University System will likely terminate dozens more “low-performing” academic programs. But how state lawmakers decide to define the term “low-performing” will impact the...