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Grassroots Uproar Pushes Democrat To Pull ‘HPV Plan’ Legislation
The proposal from the self-proclaimed “reigning queen of the tyranny squad” could still re-emerge as an amendment before the end of the session.
Detransition Coverage Bill Clears Texas House, Heads to Governor’s Desk
Insurance providers would be required to cover any adverse medical effects or complications related to a gender mutilation procedure, as well as care for those who seek to detransition.
AG Paxton Secures Record $1.375B Data Privacy Settlement With Google
The settlement follows a Texas lawsuit accusing the tech giant of violating state privacy laws.
Texas House Moves To Restore AG’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes
The bill comes in response to a 2021 decision by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Commentary: Conservatives Want the Old Dan Patrick
As conservative activists across Texas continue to demand that Gov. Greg Abbott call a special session to pass the Lone Star Agenda, an 11-point conservative reform plan to unite and energize Republicans going into the 2020 elections, one prominent statewide leader is...
Americans for Prosperity Asks Texans to “Thank” Disgraced Speaker Bonnen
While most lawmakers, political groups, and even private citizens are distancing themselves from disgraced and retiring Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, one group is asking citizens to thank him. After audio was released last month of Bonnen making a quid pro quo...
After Bonnen Scandal, Toth Asks Abbott for Conservative Special Session
As grassroots conservatives from around the state demand that lawmakers return to Austin to pass the Lone Star Agenda, a package of conservative reforms to be passed during a special session intended to unite voters ahead of the upcoming elections, State Rep. Steve...
Allen West Supports Lone Star Agenda
In striking contrast to his opponent, Allen West—a challenger for the chairmanship of Texas’ Republican Party—declared his support for the Lone Star Agenda and also took issue with top Republican leaders praising this year’s “purple session.” Last week, leaders of...
Biedermann and Tinderholt Endorse Lone Star Agenda
After a “purple” legislative session earlier this year—which has Democrats celebrating while none of the Republican Party of Texas’ legislative priorities progressed—grassroots have called on lawmakers to support the Lone Star Agenda, a package of conservative reforms...
ELECTION: Race to Replace Zerwas Heads to Runoff
The 2019 election season isn’t over quite yet for many Fort Bend County voters. Democrat Elizabeth "Eliz" Markowitz and Republican Gary Gates are headed to a runoff to decide who will fill the unexpired term of State Rep. John Zerwas (R–Richmond). In what started as a...
ELECTION: Voters Shoot Down 1 Constitutional Amendment, Approve 9 Others
When Texas voters took the polls on Tuesday, they may have cast ballots for local bonds, candidates, or measures, depending on their location. But all Texas voters, regardless of where they reside, were faced with a series of 10 constitutional propositions; nine of...
Democrats Sue Texas to Revive Mobile Voting
Texas Democrats are fighting in court to restore “mobile” early voting after state lawmakers banned the easily manipulated practice, also known as “rolling polling.” Earlier this year, after a couple of tries, lawmakers finally put an end to rolling polling in Texas...
Texas GOP Chair in Hot Seat over Special Session Calls
At an event promoting his re-election campaign, the chairman of the Texas Republican Party gave a muddled response to conservative grassroots leaders who are calling for a special legislative session. On Wednesday afternoon, leaders of various grassroots organizations...