State
State Senator’s Proposal Would Abolish the Texas Lottery
State Sen. Bob Hall argued before his colleagues that the Texas Lottery’s string of controversies appears to show criminality.
House, Senate Close In on Property Tax Relief Agreement
The compromise includes $3 billion in required compression, $3 billion for a homestead exemption increase, and approximately $250 million for business property tax relief.
Austin ISD Accused of Violating CRT Ban; Paxton Launches Legal Action
One employee allegedly stated there were “ways to get around” the state ban on critical race theory.
Abbott Signs School Choice Bill During Celebration at Governor’s Mansion
Gov. Abbott hailed the measure as “the largest day-one school of choice program in the United States.”
State Archive
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...
Senators Focus on Protecting Students From Sexual Predators in Schools
Senators heard powerful testimony this week on two key public education reforms to safeguard students from predatory school employees. Both measures address how administrators report alleged sex crimes committed against students by teachers and other school...
Texas Tech Class Pushes Radical Feminism
A Texas Tech University course pushes radical feminism. Materials in the course promote anti-Christian, anti-male attitudes and argue that Marxism is not drastic enough for feminism. The class, called “Feminist Thought and Theories,” is being offered during the spring...
Race To Replace Paxton Begins as John Bash Launches AG Campaign
The race to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton is now officially underway, and the first candidate to step into the ring is no stranger to high-profile legal battles. Former U.S. Attorney John Bash announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for Attorney...
Dan Patrick Uses Board Game To Make His Case for the Homestead Exemption
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is rolling the dice—literally—in his latest push for increased property tax relief. In a video posted on X, Patrick made his case for raising the homestead exemption on school property taxes by using a familiar childhood prop: the game of...
Texas Parents Strongly Back Legislation Requiring Parental Approval for App Store Purchases
A new poll by the Texas Public Policy Foundation shows that a majority of parents and voters surveyed support legislation that would require parental approval before children can download applications from the app store. TPPF policy analyst Greyson Gee said that the...
Proposal Would Require Healthcare Providers To Report Vaccine Side Effects
Texas senators are considering a measure that would require healthcare providers to report the adverse side effects of vaccinations and other drugs. Senate Bill 269 by State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) was brought before the Senate Committee on Health and Human...