The federal appeals court threw out a 2018 ruling that has governed Harris County misdemeanor bail practices and mandated federal monitoring. Full StoryFifth Circuit Court Overturns Bail Bond Precedent Cases in Dallas and Harris Counties
The lieutenant governor blasted a state representative’s claim placing blame on the senate for failing to pass a ban on child gender modification. Full StoryDan Patrick Accuses Lawmaker of ‘Revisionist History’ Blaming Senate for Child Gender Modification Ban Failure
There will be many new faces in the 88th Texas Legislature after more than a dozen retirements and other members running for different office. Full StoryAdvocacy, Foundations, and Elections Oversight: Here’s What’s Next for Retiring Lawmakers
Support to codify a ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates in state law is growing, with Gov. Abbott once again signaling his support for the legislation. Full StoryNearly Three Years After Pandemic’s Start, Abbott Reiterates Support for Banning Vaccine Mandates
The emergency funding measure proposed by the Legislative Budget Board includes $15 million for a new elementary school in Uvalde. Full StoryAbbott, Texas Lawmakers Add $415 Million for School Safety, $360 Million for Border Security
FWISD has also received criticism for holding “culturally responsive” teacher trainings and has been accused of teaching critical race theory. Full Story‘Anti-Bias’ Trainings for Fort Worth ISD Pre-K Teachers Focus on Race, Gender Identity
After a back and forth of injunctions, the appeals court upheld Texas’ law ruling that it does not violate the First Amendment. Full StoryTexas Law Against Social Media Censorship Upheld by Federal Appeals Court
The Texas Legislature enacted a law last year that prevents state agencies from investing in companies that “boycott” the fossil fuel industry. Full StoryPatrick Campaign Blasts ‘Smear Piece’ on Investments in Firm He Criticized for ‘Boycotting’ Oil and Gas
The responses to last year’s ban have been mixed, and some lawmakers are doubtful that it is having a measurable effect on Texas classrooms. Full StoryOne Year Later, Confusion Remains Over Application and Enforcement of ‘Critical Race Theory’ Ban
It’s the second time the Biden administration has rejected a Medicaid waiver application from the State of Texas in as many years. Full StoryBiden Administration Signals Rejection of Texas Postpartum Health Care Extension, State Officials Push Back
Originally an end run around Roe, civil liability for abortions seems likely to expand in Texas law and local ordinances. Full StoryPoliticians, Activists to Pursue More Lawsuit-Enforced Abortion Restrictions in Coming Year
This procedure is required under Senate Bill (SB) 1, the new Texas election law overhaul passed last year. Full StoryTexas Secretary of State Selects Harris, Guadalupe, Eastland, and Cameron Counties for Random Election Audits
