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Texas Supreme Court Puts Harris County’s Guaranteed Income Scheme On Hold
The attorney general has labeled the program “unlawful.”
Lawmaker Seeks to Reject Federal Education Funds After Title IX Rewrite Protecting ‘Gender Identity’
The new version would add “gender identity” as a protected class, which State Rep. Brian Harrison says will put Texas students in imminent danger.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Ensuring Election Security
Candidates shared their thoughts on how Texas can make elections more secure.
Texas GOP Releases May Local Election Endorsements
Some voters will also be asked to consider expensive bonds on their local ballots.
State Archive
Attorney General Paxton Opens Investigation Into Boeing Parts Supplier
Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Boeing’s parts supplier—Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc.—following issues with certain aircraft parts. The investigation, announced late Thursday, ordered Spirit to produce a list of documents pertaining to...
In Their Own Words: Securing Texas’ Land From National Security Threats
This article has been updated since publication with additional responses. During Texas’ 88th regular legislative session, legislation was filed in the Texas Senate to ban ownership of Texas’ agricultural land, mineral interests, and timber from citizens, companies,...
Rick Perry’s Dwindling Political Influence in Texas
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, once an imposing figure in state politics, is watching his stature wane as he works to cash in on his remaining political currency. The former presidential candidate has recently endorsed causes and candidates often at odds with the...
Gov. Abbott Orders Universities to Establish Penalties for Antisemitic Rhetoric
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered public universities and colleges to update free speech policies to include punishments for antisemitic rhetoric on campuses. Abbott’s executive order addresses the rise in antisemitism on university campuses following the October 7 terrorist...
Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested in Chicago After Crossing in Eagle Pass
A 29-year-old Venezuelan national who is a member of the Tren de Aragua gang was arrested in Chicago on March 11, after crossing illegally in Texas. Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona was originally arrested on Feb. 24 by the Cicero Police Department for being tied to a...
Restoring Housing Affordability to Texas
Texas’ explosive growth in recent decades has begotten newfound challenges for housing affordability as the supply of new homes has failed to keep up with demand. A panel discussion at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s annual summit highlighted potential solutions....
Sen. Ted Cruz Leads Democrat Challenger Among Texas Voters
A new poll of Texas voters shows that Republican Ted Cruz is leading his Democrat challenger, Colin Allred, in the race for the U.S. Senate seat. The poll conducted by Marist College has Cruz currently leading Allred by six percentage points among Texas’ registered...
Senate Committee to Oversee Universities’ Implementation of DEI Ban
The chair of the Senate’s Education Committee has outlined the process of how higher education institutions are to expel Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in letters to the chancellors of Texas’ state-funded universities. The letters announced an upcoming...
National Committeewoman Candidates Share Vision for Republican Party
With the biennial Republican Party of Texas convention less than two months away, two women are campaigning to represent the state within the Republican National Committee. Debbie Georgatos and Kit Whitehill, the two declared candidates in the race for RNC...