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Texans Can Use Precious Metals in Everyday Transactions Under New Law
Supporters argue that the measure aligns with constitutional principles and offers Texans an alternative to fiat currency.
Federal Court Vacates Injunction Against Arkansas THC Ban
The stated basis for Gov. Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3 suffers a setback.
‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ Proposal Signed into Law
The new law includes provisions to protect physical activity time in schools and require warning labels on foods containing certain additives.
Pro-Life Coalition Urges Abbott to Add Abortion Pill Ban To Special Session
The group argues that while mailing or administering abortion pills in Texas is already illegal, enforcement tools are lacking—particularly when it comes to out-of-state actors.
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Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign to Deter Illegal Immigration
Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled a billboard campaign meant to dissuade illegal aliens from crossing into Texas. At a press conference in Eagle Pass on Thursday, Abbott revealed that over 40 billboards have been placed in strategic locations across Central America,...
Incoming State Rep. Kerwin Introduces Measure to Limit Harmful Chemicals in Fertilizer
State Rep.-elect Helen Kerwin of Glen Rose has introduced a measure to regulate and limit the proliferation of harmful chemicals in fertilizers sold in Texas. House Bill 1674 officially defines perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “PFAS” chemicals....
Ken Paxton Steps In to Stop ‘Show Hearing’ With Convicted Murderer in the Capitol
A House committee’s effort to have a convicted child-killer testify has been thwarted once again by Attorney General Ken Paxton. The case in question concerns Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002 in Palestine, Texas....
Texas Library Association To Teach Librarians How To Protect Obscene Books
The Texas Library Association has released the program for its 2025 annual conference featuring topics like challenging obscene "book bans" and supporting “LGBT” advocacy. On the first day of the conference, both school and public librarians can listen to a...
Report: School Districts Caught Electioneering Need Stronger Penalties
As many Texas school districts have been caught electioneering for candidates and causes that benefit them, taxpayers are calling for stronger laws to help curb this illegal practice. A new report from the Texas Public Policy Foundation reveals the amount of taxpayer...
House Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Allow for Gold, Silver Currency
A measure that has been filed ahead of the 89th legislative session could enable Texans to use gold and silver bullion as legal tender. House Bill 1049 by State Rep. Mark Dorazio (R-San Antonio) would invoke a frequently overlooked provision in the U.S. Constitution...
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Critical Race Theory Books in Texas Tech Architecture Library
Texas Tech’s architecture library collection houses books that espouse critical race theory in a section called “Social Justice and the Built Environment.” The diversity, equity, and inclusion push in university library collections could be attributed to a 2022...
Three More Texas Teachers Nabbed for Child Porn
Three Texas teachers made news last week over charges of child pornography—also known as child sexual abuse material, as the images and videos depict sex crimes being committed against minors. The educators worked in Dallas, Leander, and Wall Independent School...
Texans Pay $50,000 per Student at Government-run Schools
Texas taxpayers pay an average of more than $50,000 per pupil for the state’s government-run schools. Vance Ginn, an economist who runs the Texas-based Vance Ginn Economic Consulting firm, highlighted Tuesday on X that when maintenance and operations (M&O) and...