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DEI Advocate Dismissed From UT-Austin Leadership
Art Markman promoted DEI in academics and the workplace.
Texas Verifies All Voters’ Citizenship With SAVE Data
The secretary of state identified 2,724 potential noncitizens registered to vote in Texas.
Texas Medical Board Updates Standards for Alternative Treatments
The update is intended to increase transparency.
AAUP’s Man at Texas A&M: Dr. Leonard Bright
A radical nationwide organization’s tentacles extend into Texas A&M.
State Archive
Alleged Noncitizen Voters Under Investigation by Texas AG
Texas voters identified earlier this month as possible noncitizens are now under investigation by the state attorney general’s office. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his office has opened investigations into 33 potential noncitizens who may have...
Texas GOP Moves Forward With Closed Primaries, Chairman Says Lawsuit Likely
The Republican Party of Texas is pressing ahead with its effort to prevent Democrats from voting in GOP primaries, advancing a rule change intended to limit participation to registered Republicans only—and setting the stage for a likely legal battle. At its quarterly...
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed three measures providing new property tax relief to homeowners and businesses. During a press conference in Denton on Monday, Abbott signed Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 23, and House Bill 9 into law, which he says will bring the total amount...
Key Election Security Efforts Met Resistance in the Texas House
The 89th Legislative Session saw the successful passage of several measures aligned with the Republican Party of Texas' aim to bolster election security. However, activists continue calling for additional safeguards. Advancing Integrity’s President Christine Welborn...
Texas Democrats Elect Socialist Vice-Chair
Over the weekend, Texas Democrats elected Kolby Duhon as their new vice chair for finance. The position is responsible for a variety of duties related to the party's raising and spending of money. Duhon filled a vacancy that opened when the previous vice chair,...
Abbott Hints at Potential Special Session on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott is leaving the door open for a special session of the Texas Legislature, signaling that unfinished Republican priorities—particularly a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying—could soon bring lawmakers back to Austin. During a speech at the Harris County...
Texas A&M Class Uses Radical Gender and Sexuality Materials
A current summer course at Texas A&M includes disturbing materials dealing with gender and sexuality. Anthropology 201: Introduction to Anthropology features lessons on gender identity using the controversial “genderbread person,” recommendations to use the...
Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests Kick Off Across Texas
This article will be updated throughout the day. In cities across Texas and the U.S., protestors are taking to the streets in opposition to President Donald Trump, particularly his deportation of illegal aliens via U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The...
New Law Protects Property Owners, Assists in Removing Squatters
In the wake of a string of high-profile property rights violations which have occurred across the state in recent years, Texas legislators have responded by strengthening eviction laws. Among the top issues that property owners in Texas wished to see addressed during...