Both efforts were endorsed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and were listed among his top 25 priorities for the legislative session.
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Thousands of Texans Urge Gov. To Prioritize ‘Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids’
Activist Bonnie Wallace’s letter urging Gov. Abbott to fast-track a key Republican Party of Texas legislative priority received more than 6,200 signatures.
Incoming Lawmaker Leery of Meta Moving Its ‘Content Moderators’ to Texas
Katrina Pierson warned the company to “leave your politics in California.”
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Development
The measure would require companies to disclose whether they are using AI, create guidelines to prevent bias, and protect personal data.
Texas Ethics Commission Overreach Criticized at Sunset Advisory Commission Hearing
The True Texas Project, attorney Tony McDonald, and former Round Rock ISD Trustee Danielle Weston shared testimony critical of the state agency.
Grassroots Organization Condemns Texas Ethics Commission, Calls for Reform
True Texas Project’s letter comes several days after the Republican Party of Texas addressed issues with the Texas Ethics Commission in a resolution.
Republicans Call to Rein in the Texas Ethics Commission’s Policing of Free Speech
The executive committee called for removing the TEC’s authority over private citizens and preventing its further expansion.
AG Paxton Celebrates Federal Judge Blocking Burdensome Law on Small Businesses
The federal law requires sensitive information of business stakeholders to be disclosed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
DOJ Attempts to Silence Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
State Rep. Brian Harrison called the motion for a gag order against the surgeon “outrageous.”
Paxton Launches Investigation Into Potential Ad Boycott Conspiracy Targeting Social Media Platforms
According to Paxton, this coordinated effort could harm market competition and violate the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.