State
Senate Committee to Oversee Universities’ Implementation of DEI Ban
The letter to administrators lists five key points for university systems to consider when implementing the new law.
National Committeewoman Candidates Share Vision for Republican Party
Delegates at the Texas GOP convention in May will elect an RNC committeewoman and an RNC committeeman, along with state party leaders.
Illegal Alien Encounters in February Soar Past Previous Month
The number of encounters with Chinese nationals was more than 3,000 in February as well.
University Staff Promote New Pro-Free Speech Institutions at UT Austin, West Texas A&M
The Civitas Institute at UT Austin and Hill Institute at West Texas A&M are trying to bring civil discourse back to Texas universities.
State Archive
Paxton Impeachment Trial Moves Forward in Texas Senate
The Senate impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton will go forward, after senators voted down motions to dismiss on the first day. The trial began promptly, with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick—who serves as the presiding officer for the proceedings—swearing in members...
Texas Land Commissioner Says New Federal Regulation May ‘Cripple’ Oil and Gas
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is concerned that a recent push from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may lead to problems for the state’s oil and gas industry. The federal agency proposed in July that the Dune Sagebrush Lizard (DSL) be labeled an endangered...
Will Abbott Call a Special Session to Ban Chinese Land Grabs in Texas?
As citizens anticipate another special legislative session in the coming months, one of the items that may be subject to the governor’s call is a ban on foreign land ownership. State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R–Brenham) proposed a law—Senate Bill 147—that would have banned...
Senate Prepares for Paxton Impeachment Trial
For the first time in over 100 years, the Texas Senate is set to hold an impeachment trial for a statewide official. In the balance hangs the fate of Attorney General Ken Paxton, who could be removed from office and barred from holding it again in the future. The last...
Texas Passed Hundreds of New Laws—None Provide Significant Border Security
Significant border security measures are not among the hundreds of new Texas laws taking effect. On September 1, roughly 800 new laws took effect in Texas. However, only six are even tangentially related to the ongoing border crisis. Senate Bill 602 by State Sen....
House Leadership Attacks Lawmaker After Exposing Obstruction in Austin
After calling out specific members of the legislature for failure to pass conservative priorities, State Rep. Brian Harrison of Midlothian has been the subject of social media attacks from members of House leadership. During an interview with Chris Salcedo last week,...
Federal Judge to Block New Law Keeping Explicit Materials Out of Texas Schools
A federal judge sided with a coalition of book vendors and said he would block a new law to keep smut out of Texas school libraries. U.S. District Court Judge Alan Albright indicated during an online status call that he would soon issue a preliminary junction blocking...
Federal Judge Allows Sexually Explicit Shows Targeting Kids to Continue
A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of the American Civil Liberties Union and other drag show supporters, granting them a temporary restraining order against new legislation restricting sexual performances in front of minors. Senate Bill 12 by State Sen. Bryan Hughes...
Nearly 800 New Laws Go Into Effect in Texas
While several pieces of Republican priority legislation have been delayed due to lawsuits, 774 new laws went into effect in Texas on Friday. At the top of the list is House Bill 1—the state’s budget. The $321.1 billion biennial budget represents the largest increase...