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Texas A&M ‘Queer Theory’ Class Promotes Radical Gender Ideology
A student wishing to enroll in the class must have 6 hours of prerequisite Women’s and Gender Studies coursework already completed.
Republican Chair Considers Democrat Lawmaker’s Bill for ‘HPV Plan’
Critics worry it will turn the state into “the de facto marketing arm of Merck.”
State Representatives Consider Allowing Phones at Polling Locations
The proposal by State Rep. Hillary Hickland would strike current language that prohibits all use of wireless devices 100 feet from voting booths.
AG Paxton Sues Dallas for Banning Licensed Gun Owners From Carrying on Public Property
The attorney general has filed two lawsuits against Dallas for banning licensed handgun holders from carrying on city property.
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Abbott and the UT Corruption
With his latest nominations to the University of Texas Board of Regents, Gov. Greg Abbott is making an open attack on reform in higher education. On Monday, Abbott announced he would be asking the Texas Senate to replace incumbent regents Alex Cranberg, Brenda...
Wallace Hall: Why Rush on Replacement?
Whistleblowing University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall today encouraged Gov. Greg Abbott and members of the Texas Senate not to rush proceedings regarding his replacement on the UT Board of Regents until the Texas Supreme Court can rule on his ongoing legal case....
Seliger Supports Freezing Tuition and Repealing Set-Asides
With the support of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the Texas Senate’s Higher Education Committee chairman has filed two legislative items that conservatives have been demanding for years: freezing tuition and repealing tuition “set asides.” SBs 18 and 19, authored by State...
Will Cook Plead the Fifth?
A powerful House Republican is expected to be the key witness against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton when his case goes to trial. But will he be forced to plead the Fifth in order to protect himself in his own trial? Prosecutors who are pursuing Paxton are expected...
Inside the Byron Cook Fraud Files
A powerful member of the Texas Legislature has been accused of fraud and sued for more than $1 million, yet the mainstream media has ignored the case because it involves a liberal Republican known for attacking conservatives. State Rep. Byron Cook (R–Corsicana) and...
Bettencourt and Lucio Push for Ballot Integrity
On numerous occasions the Texas Supreme Court has struck down ballot language used by the City of Houston to mislead voters on a ballot proposition, but a recently filed bipartisan bill is hoping to end that local government game. State Sens. Paul Bettencourt...
Texas House Proposes Busting Budget, While Senate Wants Budget Cuts
Both chambers of the Texas Legislature released budget proposals yesterday for the upcoming biennium. Given Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar revenue estimate of a shortfall, lawmakers have three options: make spending cuts, raid the state’s rainy day fund, or reach into...
Keough’s Staff Contradict Speech
On the first day of the session, State Rep. Mark Keough delivered a much-criticized speech seconding the nomination of Joe Straus for Speaker of the Texas House. In a parade of platitudes, Keough argued that Straus was a magnanimous statesman who had earned his...
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...