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MILLER: Texas Isn’t New England—And We’ll Keep It That Way
If you move to Texas, leave the leftist nonsense at the Red River.
Google To Bring More Data Centers to Texas
Abbott praised the move as ensuring that “America remains at the forefront of the AI revolution.”
Oncor Pushing $33 Billion Power Project Expansion
California-owned energy company Oncor has ties to the project expansion, a move expected to boost its profits at the expense of Texans.
Paxton Sues To Strike Down ‘Anti-Christian’ Restrictions in State Work-Study Programs
If successful, the case would require Texas colleges and universities to open state-funded work-study and internship opportunities to religious students.
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President Trump Visits Texas Hill Country: Pledges Federal Support After Deadly Floods
Following the devastating Fourth of July weekend flooding, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump addressed the affected Hill Country communities in Kerrville earlier today. They were joined by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Department of...
Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Committees Created Ahead of Special Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows have announced the creation of a new select committee in each chamber that will examine items on the governor's call list related to the flash floods that occurred in the Hill Country. The Disaster...
Trump Endorses Texas Lawmakers Who Backed School Choice, Despite Party Pushback
In a move telegraphed months in advance, President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican state lawmaker in Texas who voted for the state’s new $1 billion school choice program in their re-election campaigns, fulfilling a promise reportedly made during the legislative...
Texas to Redraw Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Districts During Special Session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has added congressional redistricting to his agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, citing constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice about four racially gerrymandered districts in the state. A July 7 letter...
Ken and Angela Paxton Announce Divorce After 38 Years
Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Sen. Angela Paxton are getting divorced after nearly four decades of marriage. Angela Paxton filed for divorce, citing “biblical grounds.” “I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation,” she...
Texas Increases Artificial Intelligence Funding & Regulations
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law several pieces of legislation to increase regulatory oversight and strengthen the development of artificial intelligence and quantum industries in the state. House Bill 149 by State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R–Southlake), also known...
Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More
Gov. Greg Abbott has officially released the agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, identifying 18 items for lawmakers to tackle when they return to Austin on Monday, July 21. The announcement ends weeks of speculation about what issues would be included...
Texas Universities Assist Flood Relief Efforts
As Texans move from rescue to recovery efforts following the catastrophic floods in the Hill Country, several universities across the state have joined the effort. The Texas A&M system, which houses eight state agencies in addition to its educational institutions,...
Baylor University To Return ‘LGBTQIA+ Inclusion’ Grant Following Backlash
Baylor University announced it will return a controversial $643,000 grant aimed at promoting “LGBTQ+” inclusion in churches after backlash from alumni, donors, and Christian commentators. The funding, awarded to the university’s Center for Church and Community Impact...