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Texas court upholds authority to issue school performance ratings
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday that school districts are…
Bipartisan support for Texas’ clarifying abortion bill shows early cr…
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As challenge from Texas AG looms, Cornyn seeks traction with hard-right voters
DALLAS — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to improve his standing with Texas’ most…
Texas proposals would open more options for college accreditation. Here’s why some oppose.
In what proponents say is a “clean up” and opponents call an “unnecessary risk,” Texas…
Censure effort further divides Montgomery County Republican Party
A censure effort against two state representatives has further divided the Montgomery…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: The Texas Senate Strongly Advances into April – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today: “The Texas Senate is in…
Paxton whistle-blowers awarded $6.7 million judgment
A Travis County judge on Friday awarded nearly $6.7 million to four whistle-blowers who reported…
Why Texas Gov. Abbott says his migrant bus operation helped set tone for 2024 elections
In an appearance before the conservative Texas Law Federalist Society, Gov. Greg Abbott fielded questions in…
TEA can finally release school accountability ratings, appeals court rules
The Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings for…
DOJ declined to prosecute Texas attorney general in final weeks of Biden’s term, AP reports
The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Bipartisan Passage of Senate Bill 29 – Texas: Open for Business – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of…
Gov. Greg Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative …
Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative law group
Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests.
Republican-Led Bill Would Penalize Texas Museums for “Obscene” Art
The proposed legislation comes after police seized photographs by Sally Mann from the Modern Art…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gearing up for a potential U.S. Senate run while…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s…
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Dan Patrick urges Texas House to pass conservative priorities: ‘Time to get into action’
The lieutenant governor said he believes the House speaker will keep his promise to pass…
Will Texas ban kids from TikTok, social media? Bill aiming to limit digital access advances
House Bill 186 would require social media platforms to verify a user’s age when they…
Texas AG Ken Paxton demands info on DEI hiring from major law firms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a two-page letter to 20 large corporate law firms…
The Texas Healthcare Issue The Left and Right Can Agree On
Increasing the payment rate for community providers for those with intellectual disabilities improves outcomes and…
Oshawa, Ont., man charged after allegedly stealing, leaking Texas Republican Party data
An Ontario man is facing charges in an alleged theft and leak of Texas Republican…
Expert explains why Texas could see biggest impact regarding sweeping tariffs announcement
UH’s program director of Supply Chain and Logistics Technology said if a full trade war…
Texas sues San Antonio over abortion funding
Attorney General Ken Paxton previously sued the City of Austin for helping residents travel out-of-state…
Reader: ‘When Vibrators and Dildos are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Have Vibrators and Dildos’
Readers weigh in on Angela and Ken Paxton’s war on masturbation in Texas.
Store, harvest, fix: How Texas can save its water supply
State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply. These are…
Another round of mass layoffs hits Texas. Here’s what we know
Thousands of Texans will be without a job in the first half of the year.
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is threatening a lawsuit against Texas Republican Gov. Greg…
A Texas school leader says material about diversity in state-approved textbooks violated the law.
“A Texas school leader says material about diversity in state-approved textbooks violated the law.” was…
Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state boa…
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The Dan Patrick Show: How to build an audience
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Texas high-speed rail project hits new roadblock
Plans to connect Houston and Dallas with a 240-mile. high-speed rail line (HSR) have once…
Paxton’s chances of beating Cornyn if he initiates Texas GOP Senate battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears to be inching closer to formally announcing a challenge…
GOP primary race between Cornyn, Paxton for U.S. Senate could be highest-profile Texas political fight since 2010
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: The Texas Senate Steamroller Chugs Ahead
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement on Tuesday:
Conservative calls Austin pastor a ‘wicked serpent’ for supporting trans people
A post observing Trans Day of Visibility is drawing the ire of conservative Christians.
A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas, as Paxton Prepares to Challenge Cornyn
Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, is getting ready to challenge Senator John Cornyn…
Texas Lawmaker Seeks Ban on ‘Harmful’ Art in Wake of Sally Mann Controversy
The Texas House of Representatives in Austin, Sally Mann’s photo, inset. After the Sally Mann…
After Modern controversy, Texas bill would penalize museums that display ‘obscene’ content
Although an investigation into allegations of child pornography at the Modern Art Museum of Fort…
How do I register to vote in Texas? Deadline is Thursday for May 3 elections
Thursday is the last day Texans can register to vote in local elections on May 3.…
McConaughey, Harrelson urge Texas lawmakers to pass $500 million film incentive
AUSTIN, Texas — On their day off from filming a comedy miniseries in Dripping Springs,…
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson spotlight film incentives during Texas Capitol visit
AUSTIN — Hollywood hit the halls of the Texas Capitol on Monday when actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson brought star power to…
Cornyn wins over Texas GOP leadership, after being censured and boo’d…
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How to register to vote in Texas? Here’s what to know about elections in Lubbock County
Have you registered to vote? Here’s what you need to know about registering to vote ahead…
I’m tired of being mocked and hated because I’m a conservative woman
In mainstream media, women like me are portrayed through a singular lens: Our conservative beliefs. As…
Texas bill would require citizenship proof to vote. Why rights groups say it’s dangerous.
Senate Bill 16 by Mineola Republican Sen. Bryan Hughes would require voters to prove their citizenship…
Store, harvest, fix: How Texas can save its water supply
Bad news: Texas is running out of water. Good news: There are several solutions local…
Texas claims border islands used by Mexican cartels, asks Trump admin to secure and defend
EXCLUSIVE: They say everything is bigger in Texas, and the Lone Star State itself is…
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson spotlight film incentives during Texas Capitol visit
Actors Woody Harrelson (left) and Matthew McConaughey testify at the Texas Capitol in favor of…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: The Texas Senate Steamroller Chugs Ahead – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
March 31, 2025 AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today: “Last week…
Measles cases in Texas reach 400, including new case in Dallam County
The number of measles cases in Texas soared this week, up 73 since Tuesday, to…
More than 60 immigration bills filed by Texas GOP in line with Trump presidency
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump talks with, from left, Freeman Martin, deputy director…
Lack of grid infrastructure is costing Texans billions and hurting our economy
Texas is past due on adding transmission lines.
Amid support from doctors group, bill to clarify Texas’ abortion ban …
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Texas DOGE Committee Looks to Form $88M State Cybersecurity Agency
Cyber Command would dramatically expand spending on cybersecurity
Wall Street to Y’all Street: How anti-woke policies have companies shifting to Texas
Conservative policies and sprawling infrastructure are attracting companies en masse
The Texas business boom
Texas has seen an economic boom over the past few years with gross domestic product…
Texas aims to adopt Trump’s DOGE model with recently passed Senate bill
TEXAS — The Texas Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would essentially create an efficiency office…
It’s time for Texas Republicans to take back their party
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott await the…
Beto O’Rourke, Gov. Tim Walz hold town hall in Southeast Texas
ROSENBERG, Texas – Democrats Beto O’Rourke and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will hold a rally…
Texas Democrats seek new leader to give party focus
DALLAS — Texas Democrats are pondering the path forward after a disastrous 2024 election season…
No timetable from Texas governor on filling late Democratic congressman’s vacant seat
“An announcement on a special election will be made at a later date,” Abbott spokesman…
Texas Senate passes DOGE bill to create state efficiency office
article AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 14 which would…
Texas officials’ claim that school funding is at an all-time high ign…
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Measles outbreak in Texas is spreading beyond the Mennonite community: Officials – WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
(LUBBOCK, Texas) — When the first measles cases were confirmed in western Texas, health officials said…
NY clerk refuses to enforce Texas’ $100K fine against doctor for sending abortion pills
A New York county clerk has refused to enforce a Texas fine against an OB-GYN for…
Trump Takes Executive Power Test to Texas in Federal Union Fight
The Trump administration is going to Texas, a favorite venue of conservative court fights, as…
Trans student allegedly assaults conservative activist with a bike…
Originally Published by: Man arrested in Molotov cocktail attack at Tesla shop in Las Vegas…
Conservative student details being assaulted with bike lock while tabling at Texas school
Turning Point USA chapter president Paige Neumann shared her experience being assaulted by a bike lock-wielding…
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Hard to believe that it’s been almost 5 months since the November election, and despite…
NY county clerk refuses to file Texas’ fine, doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills
A county clerk in New York refused Thursday to file a more than $100,000 judgment…
Texas Republican lawmakers take aim at sex toy sales
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Bipartisan contingent of Texas senators advance bill to teach ‘horrors of communism’
A bipartisan contingent of Texas Senators advanced a measure to teach the “horrors of communism” as…
Texas Senate panel weighs bills to crack down on abortion pills and travel, clarify ban
The Thursday hearing marks he first chance Texans have to address lawmakers about a post-Roe trigger…
Ulster County rejects Texas motion against New York abortion prescriber
Ulster County rejected a motion seeking a civil penalty of over $100,000 against Dr. Margaret Carpenter…
Texas Democrats look for new leader to give party focus heading into midterm elections
Texas State Senator Royce West organizes the vote for Texas Democratic Party Chairman during the…
Favorable views of Donald Trump plunge by double-digits in deep red Texas
Favorable views of President Donald Trump have dropped by 15 percentage points in Texas, a…
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as ‘Gov. Hot Wheels’
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg…
Here’s why a Texas lawmaker is threatening to defund UT if it keeps LGBTQ, gender studies
A state lawmaker is calling to “completely” defund UT if it doesn’t end its gender and…
Texas version of DOGE moving through legislature
AUSTIN, Texas (KOSA) – Senate Bill 14 known as Texas Doge – Improving Government Efficiency,…
Texas DOGE bill passes Senate to streamline state regulations
Texas has passed a bill that would create an efficiency office much like the federal…
Jamie Dimon is bullish on Texas but would like a word
Jamie Dimon speaks with a reporter during a Chase for Business conference at the Omni…
Texas DOGE bill passes Senate to streamline state regulations
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Suspect accused of stabbing Texas man 55 times identified by bloody shoe print
A 23-year-old Texas man is charged with capital murder after authorities say he stabbed a…
Thune endorses Cornyn as Paxton eyes Texas primary challenge
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has endorsed Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s (R) reelection bid as state…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Bipartisan Passage of Senate Bill 14 — Texas DOGE — Improving Government Efficiency – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
March 26, 2025 AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the…
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Hydrogen: The Next Texas Energy Frontier
Texas is proud to be the energy capital of the world, producing nearly half of American crude oil…
As March Madness kicks off, will Texas legalize sports betting? Here’s what’s on the table
As March Madness gets underway, Gov. Greg Abbott fills out his own bracket. Will Texas legalize…
Texas Senate quickly passes over half of initial legislative priorities
AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today praised the Texas Senate for…
Texas Set To Gain 4 Congressional Seats In Major Win For The GOP | News Radio 1200 WOAI | San Antonio’s First News
Photo: Moment RF The Texas population continues to grow, and according to new Census Bureau…
Democrat Jasmine Crockett criticized for calling Greg Abbott ‘Governor Hot Wheels’
LOS ANGELES (TNND) — Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is under fire from Republicans for calling…
‘Governor Hot Wheels’: Rising Left-Wing Star Jasmine Crockett Mocks Disabled Texas Governor
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D., Texas) called Greg Abbott (R.)—Texas’s wheelchair-bound chief executive—”Governor Hot Wheels” during…
“Governor Hot Wheels”: Rep. Jasmine Crockett makes derogatory remark about TX Gov. Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett made a derogatory, ableist remark regarding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott while speaking…
Texas AG opens investigation into East Plano Islamic Center development
Attorney General Ken Paxton said he’s opened an investigation into a proposed development meant to…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 1 – Senate’s Budget for Texas – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
March 25, 2025 AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the…
Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett insults Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for using…
Left-wing Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett poked fun at Lone Star State Gov. Greg Abbott for using…
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as ‘Gov. Hot Wheels’
(AP) – Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring…
Jasmine Crockett under fire for mocking Texas governor’s wheelchairr
Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing sharp criticism from Republicans after she mocked Governor…
Texas Senate passes $336 billion state budget. Here’s what’s proposed for 2026-27.
The Texas Senate quickly passed its version of the state’s proposed budget, which would fund the…
Tomlinson: With Texas THC ban unlikely to pass, Dan Patrick promises harassment.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s attempts to outlaw THC and bully shops that sell it are doomed…
The Texas Senate advances bills that infuse religion in the classroom
The House can now consider the legislation.
Lawmaker kills bill to end Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The Republican said his bill “might have ruffled some feathers.”
Meet the candidates vying to right the ship for Texas Democrats
Gathered in San Antonio on Saturday, candidates vying to chair the Texas Democratic Party laid…
Texas pastor Tommy Mann to be nominated for SBC 2nd vice president
GREENVILLE, Texas (BP) – A Texas director of missions has announced his plans to nominate…
Cornyn, Cruz ask US Supreme Court to hear activist’s case against Texas ethics watchdog
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are supporting a GOP activist’s bid to have his…
Texas pastor claims Biden, Obama ‘hated conservative Christianity’
“Thank God for a president like Donald Trump.”
GOP Bexar County commissioner goes toe to toe with anti-vaxxers
Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody said “medical misinformation” contributed to the…
Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination
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Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs pe…
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More than 80 bills filed on LGBTQ issues in Texas Legislature reveal lawmakers’ focus
Participants carry a Texas-themed pride flag during the annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade celebrating…