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State Senators Pass Legislation Returning Prayer to Schools
The legislation is a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
University of Texas Bans Drag Shows on Campus
Just last month, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents passed a similar ban.
Allegation: House Stalling Ban on Social Transitioning
Activists worry Speaker Burrows’ referral to the House’s “catch-all” committee will harm children.
Texas Senators Consider Requiring Some Local Law Enforcement To Assist in Deportations
State Sen. Charles Schwertner’s measure would mandate over 40 Texas counties join an ICE program.
State Archive
State Leaders Must Start Slashing Spending Now
While the effects of the Chinese coronavirus on physical health and well-being aren't well-known, the economic effects of the preventative measures governments across the globe are taking are already sending shockwaves through our economic system. Right now, service...
2 More Months: Primary Runoff Elections Officially Delayed
While millions of Texans have had much of their lives put on hold due to the response to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, so too have a number of political campaigns, as Gov. Greg Abbott has just officially announced that the primary runoff elections—originally...
Abbott Bans Dine-In, Gatherings of 10+ for 2 Weeks
In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott declared the entire state of Texas is in a public health disaster as citizens and governments continue to battle the Chinese coronavirus. Abbott also issued an order closing restaurant dining rooms, bars, and...
Reader Survey: Should Political Candidates Knock Doors Right Now?
As it turns out, a lot of people don’t want candidates knocking on their door right now. In our daily Texas Minute email, we asked if a candidate going door to door in your neighborhood would be more or less likely to get your vote, given the current coronavirus...
Abbott Authorizes Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol Along With Food
AUSTIN—With bars and restaurants ordered closed in the wake of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a new waiver allowing the establishments to deliver alcoholic beverages. In a waiver issued last night, Abbott authorized restaurants to...
Lockdown: Laredo City Council Orders Mandatory Quarantine
At midnight on Wednesday, the city of Laredo will become the first city in Texas to go into mandatory lockdown. Late on Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved the two-week lockdown, following contentious debate. For the next two weeks, citizens will be...
Abbott Allows Local Governments to Delay May Elections
On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation allowing local governments to move elections scheduled for May 2 to November 3, in light of the coronavirus pandemic. "I strongly encourage local election officials to take advantage of these waivers and postpone...
Coronavirus Could Delay Elections, According to Abbott
UPDATE: Abbott has since issued a proclamation allowing local governments to delay May elections until November. Original Article: Upcoming elections could be delayed or otherwise altered due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that...
Abbott Activates Texas National Guard for Coronavirus Response
On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard in order to help respond to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Abbott made the announcement at the State Operations Center in Austin before beginning a videoconference with hospitals across the state. “To...