Patrick’s top 25 priorities include passing the biennial budget, school choice legislation, banning consumable THC, and addressing problems with the electrical grid.
Parental Rights
Cy-Fair ISD Adopts Policy Rejecting Gender Ideology, Affirming Parental Rights
The policy rejects “gender ideology” and “gender fluidity” in educational materials, classroom discussions, instructional tools, and district-sponsored extracurricular activities.
Proposal Mandates Parental Notification if Students Exhibits Gender Confusion or Self-harms
The proposal defines self-harm as acts of self-injury or mutilation, including altering one’s biological sex.
Texas Library Association To Teach Librarians How To Protect Obscene Books
Additional topics include advocating for social justice and gender confusion in children’s literature.
Texas Launches Probe Into 15 Companies Over Use of Children’s Data
The investigation follows a federal lawsuit recently filed against Character.AI accusing its chatbots of explicit and violent suggestions.
Policy Experts Preview School Choice Ahead of Session
In 2022, Arizona was the first state to pass universal school choice.
Will Texas Legislators Advance Reforms to Public Education?
One grassroots organization focused on education welcomes the addition of novel ideas to the conversation.
Texas Stops Biden Admin From Blocking Parental Consent Laws
The federal rule would have required healthcare providers to give contraceptives to minors without their parent’s consent.
Texas Parents Back Plans for Public Education Inspector General
Parent advocates say an inspector general is needed to bring independent oversight and accountability to the state’s public education system.
Lawmakers File Legislation to Prohibit Explicit Books in School Libraries
A proposal by State Rep. Jared Patterson would allow parents to request the State Board of Education review inappropriate library materials.