Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeLocal NewsAfter Standoff, Agreement-in-Principle Announced Between Austin and Police Union
Brad JohnsonFebruary 9, 2023
The early-stage agreement still has more than a few hoops to jump through before final approval.
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88th LegislatureCivil SocietyIssuesRepeal of Texas Marriage Amendment Among Bills Introduced by Dallas County Lawmakers
Hayden SparksFebruary 7, 2023
Texas recognizes same-sex marriage by order of the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the state’s marriage amendment remains on the books.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsFort Worth ISD Faces Criticism for Sex Ed Curriculum’s Problematic Review Process
Kim RobertsFebruary 6, 2023
Fort Worth appears to have restarted its sexual education curriculum after parents and residents pushed back on both content and the adoption process.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyStatewide NewsRep. Schatzline Introduces Bills to Ban Child Gender Modification, Raise Age of Consent in Texas
Cameron AbramsFebruary 6, 2023
Rep. Nate Schatzline has filed two bills that will seek to raise the age of consent and end child modification surgery.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Lawmaker Files ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ To Exclude Males from Collegiate Women’s Sports
Cameron AbramsFebruary 6, 2023
Middleton is following a trend in Republican states to prevent biological males from competing in women's sports, and national polling is in favor.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyHealthcareStatewide NewsTexas Republican Looks to Require Labeling of Products That Include ‘Human Fetal Tissue’
Cameron AbramsFebruary 2, 2023
Hall's bill comes after years of incidents where fetal cells were found to be used in design, testing, and production of a variety of consumer products.
Civil SocietyIssuesStatewide NewsMajority of Texans Say Child Sex Change Procedures are ‘Child Abuse’ in New Poll
Holly HansenFebruary 1, 2023
A new University of Houston poll found that 57 percent of Texans support legislation classifying sex change procedures for minors as child abuse.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyHealthcareVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Abortion and Vaccines Panel at the 88th Session Kickoff
Daniel FriendJanuary 31, 2023
A bipartisan group of lawmakers discussed abortion and vaccination policies with reporter Holly Hansen.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyLocal NewsChildren in Attendance at Drag Event in North Texas
Cameron AbramsJanuary 31, 2023
Drag shows with children present are continuing to occur in Texas, garnering increasing calls from legislators to ban such events.
Civil SocietyEducationStatewide NewsLawmakers Urge School Districts to End Tax-Funded Membership in Texas Association of School Boards
Holly HansenJanuary 31, 2023
Prompted by controversial transgender guidelines, a coalition of lawmakers want public schools to stop paying dues to the private association.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Child Gender Modification Panel at the 88th Session Kickoff
Daniel FriendJanuary 31, 2023
A group of lawmakers discussed child gender modification policies in Texas with Matt Stringer, reporter for The Texan.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsAs Texans Crack Under Egg Prices, Some Turn to Backyard Chickens as Solution
Kim RobertsJanuary 31, 2023
As an answer to increasing egg prices, some Texans are considering taking up backyard chicken farming as a way to ease the budgetary strain.