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Texas Attorney General Candidates On the Record: Online Gambling in Texas
Candidates revealed how they will deal with the illegal activity in office.
Texas GOP Approves Censures of Five House Republicans, Stops Short of Ballot Ban
Five other censures were rejected, including one for Speaker Dustin Burrows.
Texas Redistricting Trial Day 9: Final Witness Testimony & Closing Arguments
The outcome of this case will determine whether Texas’ new congressional map is used for the 2026 midterm elections.
Regents Appoint DEI Advocate as Texas A&M-Victoria President
Christian Hardigree has a background in “diversity” and “sustainability.”
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Texas Lawmakers Consider Over-The-Counter Access to Ivermectin
A proposal to allow Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription was heard in the House Public Health Committee on Monday. House Bill 3219 by State Rep. Joanne Shofner (R–Nacogdoches) would direct the commissioner of the Department of State Health...
Hays CISD Is Asking Residents for Nearly $2 Billion in May Bond Election
Hays Consolidated Independent School District is pushing a bond proposal amounting to nearly $2 billion when all five propositions and interest are considered. The ballot propositions marketed by school district leaders independently and without interest total close...
Texas A&M ‘Queer Theory’ Class Promotes Radical Gender Ideology
A Texas A&M class is pushing radical gender ideology on students. Titled Queer Theory, the class is not entry-level. Rather, enrolling in the class requires 6 credit hours of previous coursework completed within the field of Women’s and Gender Studies. According...
Republican Chair Considers Democrat Lawmaker’s Bill for ‘HPV Plan’
A Democrat lawmaker’s proposal to establish “a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention” received a hearing in the Republican-controlled House Higher Education Committee this past Tuesday. House Bill 1787 by State Rep. Donna Howard...
State Representatives Consider Allowing Phones at Polling Locations
Texas representatives have considered a measure in committee that would allow cell phones to be used throughout polling locations, except at actual voting booths. State law currently prohibits the use of cell phones and other wireless devices “within 100 feet” of a...
AG Paxton Sues Dallas for Banning Licensed Gun Owners From Carrying on Public Property
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the City of Dallas for banning licensed handgun owners from carrying into Fair Park’s Music Hall and the Majestic Theatre. Dallas leases both event centers to outside groups, and has not stopped the groups from prohibiting...
Texas House Retreats From Honoring Planned Parenthood President Amid Pro-Life Pushback
A resolution to honor Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, was pulled from the Texas House floor Thursday following fierce backlash from a coalition of conservative lawmakers. Richards led Planned Parenthood from 2006 to 2018, during which time...
TAMU Law Application Emphasizes ‘Racial,’ ‘Gender Identity’ Grievances
In its application for prospective students, the Texas A&M School of Law is soliciting “racial,” “ethnic,” and “gender identity” grievances. A source provided Texas Scorecard with a screenshot from the Texas A&M School of Law’s application page. On the...
Texas House Passes School Choice Bill for the First Time in History
In a historic move, the Texas House gave initial approval today to Senate Bill 2, a school choice proposal backed by Gov. Greg Abbott. The vote marks the first time a school choice bill has cleared the Texas House—a major shift from just last session when a similar...