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New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Elected officials are increasing oversight of taxpayer-subsidized universities.
Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Requiring Insurance To Cover Detransition Care
The new law requires health insurance agencies to pay for any adverse effects from a gender mutilating surgery if they provided coverage for the surgery itself.
Patrick Accuses Abbott of Trying To Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Texas
Gov. Abbott’s veto of legislation banning THC has created a rare public clash between two of the state’s top leaders.
Parents Praise Passage of Protections From Sexual Predators in Schools
An army of advocates worked with lawmakers to protect students from sexual abuse and exploitation.
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Bonnen Responds to Criticism from Gun Rights Activists
After receiving criticism last week for his committee assignments from second amendment advocacy organizations, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R–Angleton) is shrugging off the attacks. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Bonnen dismissed claims by the Texas Firearms...
7 Facts About Noncitizens Illegally Voting in Texas
Texas’ top election official revealed Friday that 95,000 individuals identified in the Texas Department of Public Safety database as non-U.S. citizens have registered to vote in Texas, and 58,000 of those have voted in one or more Texas elections. Here’s what Texans...
Supreme Court Overturns Sanctions in Pressley Election Challenge
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday overturned sanctions against former Austin city council candidate Laura Pressley and her attorney, finding a Travis County district court abused its discretion in 2015 when it found an election challenge she filed was frivolous. After...
State Official: 58,000 Non-US Citizens Voted in Texas Elections
Texas’ top election official announced today that 58,000 people identified in a state database as noncitizens have voted in Texas elections, confirming a shocking reality that election integrity advocates have known for some time. In an alarming statement, Texas...
Illegal Alien Going to Prison for Voting in Texas With Fake ID
A non-citizen living illegally in Texas is going to prison for using a stolen identity to vote in U.S. elections. Enrique Salazar Ortiz, a Mexican national living illegally in Bexar County for decades under a fake name, was sentenced to 30 months in prison after...
Commentary: Leftist Legislators’ War on Religious Freedom
The 86th Texas Legislative Session got underway a few weeks ago, and liberals are already going on offense. Leftist legislators have formed Texas’ first “LGBTQ Caucus” while promising a “transformative” and “strategic” agenda. This includes a number of proposed...
Montgomery County Lawmakers Appointed to Key Committees
With committee assignments now released for the 86th Texas Legislature, Montgomery County's legislative delegation fared well, with lawmakers appointed to major chairmanships in the Texas Senate and the county’s House delegation tapped to sit on key...
Hall Appointed to Chair Senate Agriculture Committee
On Wednesday Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood) would be the chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture. State Sen. Kel Seliger (R–Amarillo), who held the position for four days, was removed by Patrick from the committee on Tuesday...
Texas Democrats Target Religious Liberty
With increased numbers in the Texas Legislature, Texas Democrats are filing bolder and more leftist legislation. While many Texans expected Democrats to file legislation to raise the minimum wage, bring Obamacare to Texas, and scale back pro-life protections for the...