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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.”
Texas Tech Faculty Union Criticizes Leadership for Upholding Biological Reality
Conflict arises as Texas Tech pursues reform and seeks to hold faculty accountable.
UT-Austin To Host Teaching Seminar on ‘Communism and Dissent’
The School for Civic Leadership and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation put together the event.
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Officials Continue Investigations Into North Texas Islamic ‘City’
The East Plano Islamic Center’s planned development faces continued scrutiny from Texas officials. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate EPIC for potential religious discrimination. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General...
Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children from Explicit Products
A coalition of more than 100 Texas leaders, organizations, and citizens is urging lawmakers to take action on legislation aimed at shielding children from sexually explicit products in public retail environments. In a letter sent to State Rep. Angie Chen Button...
How a Perennial Playoff Failure Is Profiting off the Texas Lottery
In 2014, a year before Gary Grief reportedly tried to legalize sports gambling in the state via the lottery, Jerry Jones came to Austin to hype his corporate partner. During that visit, Jones—whose Dallas Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl since 1996—said he’s...
Dallas ISD Agrees To Enforce Ban on Boys in Girls’ Sports
Dallas Independent School District has agreed to comply with Texas law banning biological boys from competing in girls’ sports. Back in February, Attorney General Ken Paxton pressured Dallas ISD to provide proof that it was not violating state laws protecting the...
Texas Senator’s Measure Creates State Watchdog for Foreign Land Purchases
Texas senators are considering a measure that would establish a committee to review certain foreign land purchases in the state. Senate Bill 2117, filed by State Sen. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound), was taken up Thursday before the Senate Committee on State Affairs....
Texas Could Abolish Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases
A proposal from a freshman state lawmaker could help Texas families hold school officials accountable in student sexual abuse cases—which are on the rise—by removing schools’ immunity from civil liability. “We have a systemic problem within the state of Texas and our...
Gates of Eagle Pass Park Reopen After One Year of Lockdown
The gates of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass are now open after over a year of lockdown, according to local residents. Lone Star Defenders—which purports to defend people apprehended at the southern border—posted that Shelby Park, which was once a hotspot for illegal...
Texas House Advances Record $337 Billion Budget
In a marathon session that lasted until after 3 a.m., the Texas House moved forward with its version of the state’s biennial budget, marking the largest budget in state history at $337 billion. Despite 393 amendments having been pre-filed on Senate Bill 1 ahead of the...
Texas Senate Approves Establishment of Homeland Security Division in DPS
Texas senators have approved a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to establish a Homeland Security Division within the Texas Department of Public Safety. Senate Bill 36 by State Sen. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) was passed 26-4 on Thursday. The new division would...