Austin, TX, January 24, 2019 —
School Choice Bill Gets Marathon Hearing in Texas Senate Education Committee
Cameron Abrams 19 hours ago
Both supporters and opponents to the Senate's school choice plan had their opportunity to voice their opinions during a public hearing this week.
Emergency Powers Reform, Vaccine Mandate Bans Considered in Texas Legislature
Matt Stringer March 23, 2023
Several bills reining in the emergency powers used in the state’s response to COVID-19 are progressing through the legislative process.
Texas Senate Passes $16.5 Billion Property Tax Plan, Moves to the House
Brad Johnson March 22, 2023
Onlookers now await the House's next move on its own plan along with the Senate's as the two chambers inch closer to sine die.
‘Organized Violent Crime:’ Bipartisan Push in Texas Senate to Punish Catalytic Converter Thefts
Holly Hansen March 22, 2023
Named after Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez, a bipartisan bill aims to crack down on theft for possession of catalytic converters.
Legislature Eyes Carbon Capture, Storage Proposals to Drive Investment in Growing Industry
Brad Johnson March 22, 2023
The technology is increasingly looked at as a method for emissions reduction without eliminating oil and gas production.
Paxton Criticizes ‘Inconceivable’ Demand to Rush Legislative Funding for Whistleblower Settlement
Hayden Sparks March 22, 2023
Paxton also accused his opponents of violating confidentiality by referencing “oral communications" during settlement talks.
Cocaine Trafficker Linked to Gulf Cartel Receives 15-Year Prison Sentence
Hayden Sparks March 22, 2023
The defendant’s brother was a Gulf Cartel “plaza boss” who was killed a decade ago by other members of his cartel, according to prosecutors.
Suspect Charged in Robbery that Paralyzed Victim Was Out on $100 Bond for Weapons Charge
Holly Hansen March 21, 2023
A judge reappointed to the court system after losing his re-election bid last year signed the bond releasing Joseph Harrell.
In School Choice Fight, Paxton Says ‘Blaine Amendments’ Violate State Constitution
Cameron Abrams March 21, 2023
Questions still surround the push for school choice, but the attorney general says that education savings accounts would not violate the law.
Kemah City Administrator Pushes Rehiring Fired City Attorneys in Special Meeting
Holly Hansen March 21, 2023
Despite multiple votes to terminate work with a controversial law firm, Kemah’s city administrator is asking for new contracts in a special meeting.
Feds Report Sharp Increase in Chinese Nationals Stopped by Border Guards
Hayden Sparks March 21, 2023
The U.S. government charged numerous Chinese individuals last year with violations related to espionage, harassment, and other crimes.
Texas Legislature Looks to Crack Down on ‘Policy-Creating’ Public Nuisance Lawsuits
Brad Johnson March 21, 2023
"Public nuisance" suits have been used by activists and local governments on the left to inhibit the operations of firearm and fossil fuel companies.
Intra-GOP Proxy Fight Comes to House Elections Committee on ‘Ballot Access’ Bill
Brad Johnson March 20, 2023
The GOP Legislature and the State Republican Executive Committee often jockey for territorial positions during policy fights.
Parent Accuses Texas Charter School of ‘Sexualized’ Classroom Role-Playing Game
Cameron Abrams March 20, 2023
Social Emotional Learning is a term being used in school curriculum and one San Antonio mom says it's been used in the "grooming" of her child.
British Bank Added to Texas’ Fossil Fuel ‘Boycotters’ List After Prohibition on New Oil and Gas Financing
Brad Johnson March 20, 2023
The British bank is the eleventh company added to Texas' list of fossil fuel "boycotters."
Texas Lawsuits Set New Precedent on Public Information Law Requests
Matt Stringer March 20, 2023
Two lawsuits for public records against Texas municipalities set notable precedents regarding a plaintiff’s ability to recover attorney fees.
One Voter, Millions in Debt: The Flawed Infrastructure Solution to Texas’ Booming Population
Brad Johnson March 20, 2023
Texas' booming population is both a blessing for its economy and a problem for its limited infrastructure.
Lawmakers Will Consider Casinos, Sports Betting in House State Affairs Committee
Hayden Sparks March 17, 2023
Members of both political parties are pushing a constitutional amendment to license a handful of casinos across the Lone Star State.
Public Utility Commission Exceeded Authority During 2021 Blackouts, Appeals Court Rules
Brad Johnson March 17, 2023
The long-running lawsuit pits generators who lost billions of dollars during the 2021 blackouts against the state's utility regulator.
Senate Hearing on Child Gender Modification Bill Draws Detransitioners, Doctors, Activists
Cameron Abrams March 17, 2023
The first public hearing on the priority legislation to "end child gender modification" brought out a variety of voices, both in support and opposition.
State Supreme Court Declines to Block San Antonio ‘Justice Policy’ Special Election
Holly Hansen March 17, 2023
The state’s highest civil court denied an emergency petition prior to a charter amendment vote that covers multiple criminal justice-related policies.
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