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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.
New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Elected officials are increasing oversight of taxpayer-subsidized universities.
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Texas Detained, but Feds Released Terror Watchlist Suspect
A South African national who entered the U.S. illegally was arrested in New York after he was identified on the terror watch list. According to a September post by Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Chris Olivarez, the South African national and over 30...
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Lawmakers to Examine University “Governance” as Part of Expanding DEI Ban
A state senator said lawmakers plan to expand the statewide ban on DEI in higher education. The path to doing so involves examining how universities are governed. Rejection of diversity, equity, and inclusion ideology has picked up steam in Texas and across the nation...
Republican Oil Regulators Impose Biden-style Restrictions on Energy Production
On Tuesday, the Texas Railroad Commission unanimously approved new environmental rules for the state's oil and gas industry. The new state rules are expected to impose new costs and make the state's oil and gas industry less productive in 2025, even as the incoming...
Proposal Would Allow Citizens Injured by Illegal Aliens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
A new measure filed in the Texas House would allow a person injured by an illegal alien’s crime to sue sanctuary cities. House Bill 1645 by State Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson (R-Galveston) allows for a person injured or a personal representative of a person killed as a...
Specialist: Georgetown ISD Case Part of Disturbing Trend Among Youth
A Central Texas school’s report concluded a boy sexually harassed a girl on school grounds. An education specialist sounded a statewide call to action, warning this isn’t an isolated incident but an exploding problem in schools. Specialist Aileen Blachowski of Texas...
Holding Republicans Accountable: New $20 Million PAC Seeks to Strengthen Conservative Majority
A new group aiming to hold Republicans in the Texas Legislature accountable is being launched, backed by a substantial $20 million to start. According to a Fox News report, the Texas Republican Leadership Fund is being established “to elect ‘true’ conservatives to...
Texas Casts 40 Electoral College Ballots for Trump
Not even a 30-minute fire alarm this afternoon could stop the electoral proceedings in the Texas House chamber, as Texas' 40 electors met to cast their votes for President Donald Trump. The attendees had already met in the Texas secretary of state’s office for a...
Speaker Battle Fuels Early 2026 Primary Challenges for Texas Republicans
The legislative session has yet to begin, but the 2026 primary elections are already heating up as some incumbents face pressure from potential challengers. One such incumbent is State Rep. Cody Harris (R–Palestine), who may soon have a challenger in Corsicana City...
Anti-Trafficking Group Urges Abbott To Prioritize Protecting Children From Harmful Content
An anti-human trafficking organization has written a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott urging him to place stronger enforcement to protect children from harmful materials on his emergency items list for the upcoming legislative session. For the first 60 days of the...