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State Lawmaker Files TLR-Backed Measure Limiting Texans’ Free Speech
A similar measure targeting the state’s anti-SLAPP laws was pushed last session before hitting a roadblock.
State Senators to Freeze Funding Increases for Universities, Citing Noncompliance With DEI Ban
The lawmakers are expecting university leadership to confirm compliance with state law.
Senate Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources
Newly obtained records provide a closer look at the news sources Texas Senators are subscribing to using taxpayer funds.
Lawmaker Confronts State Agency on DEI, Democrat Chair Melts Down
Speaker Dustin Burrows quickly weighed in, issuing a statement suggesting Harrison’s questioning had crossed a line.
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Lang Files Legislation for Closed Primaries
On Tuesday, freshman State Rep. Mike Lang (R–Granbury) filed legislation to close the primary elections in Texas to only registered party members in order to deter unaffiliated individuals from influencing party elections. Currently any registered voter can vote in...
Hall Takes Transparency Fight to Top Court
Whistleblowing University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall took his fight for transparency to the Texas Supreme Court this week where his attorneys argued for his right to access university records. Shortly after Hall was appointed by Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents in...
Taylor Pushes Forward on Major Ethics Reform Package
Speaking before a crowd of conservative donors and activists at the Texas Public Policy Orientation, State Sen. Van Taylor (R-Plano) released the details of what items will be contained in the ethics reform package he will be fighting to pass this session. Taylor has...
Tinderholt Files Legislation to Abolish Abortion
Another Republican Party of Texas legislative priority was filed yesterday when State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R–Arlington) filed legislation that would abolish abortion in the state. Last May, delegates at Republican Party of Texas convention in Dallas passed a...
Conservatives Announce Expectations For Session
A coalition of the state's largest grassroots organizations released the 10 state-level policy initiatives they will use in determining the success of the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature. The organizations in the coalition include Texas Right to Life, Texas...
Conservatives Win Major Victories on Rules
Despite House Speaker Joe Straus’ (R–San Antonio) aversion to tackling the bathroom battle brought to the forefront by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, conservatives in the Texas House forced him to confront the issue on the second day of the 85th legislative session and used it...
Patrick Promises Bold Action
As the Texas Senate was brought to order for the 85th session of the Legislature, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promised a renewed focus on conservative reforms. While Republicans maintain a near two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers, only the leader of the Senate...
Dawnna Dukes Jukes District
Surprising nearly everyone, an embattled lawmaker who had previously announced her resignation has decided at the 11th hour to rescind her announced resignation, staying in office for the session and pulling the rug out from under those who would have tried to fill...
House Leadership Pushes Gag Rule on Conservative, Pro-Life Amendments
As the Texas House convenes today, allies of House Speaker Joe Straus are working to implement gag rules to limit conservative amendments to major legislation. The move is a direct attack on the pro-life movement, anti-toll road and red light camera activists, as well...