East Texas legislator files bill proposing vote over Texas secession

Post Content  Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Mineola, who represents Van Zandt, Hunt and Hopkins counties, authored House…

HR 508 Introduced

Congratulating the football team from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas on winning the 2022…

HR 418 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Transit Day at the State Capitol.

HR 512 Introduced

Congratulating Mariachi Grulla de Plata from Grulla High School in Rio Grande City on its performance…

HR 511 Introduced

Congratulating Mariachi Cascabel from Rio Grande City High School on its achievements at the 2023 UIL…

HR 491 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Bays and Estuaries Day at the State Capitol.

HR 483 Introduced

Congratulating Rose Benavidez on her inauguration as chair of the Association of Community College Trustees Board…

HR 484 Introduced

Commending Grupo Sólido for its contributions to the music industry.

HR 474 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol.

HR 470 Introduced

Recognizing March 2023 as Colorectal Cancer Prevention Awareness Month.

HR 339 Introduced

Congratulating Amerline McGhee on her 90th birthday.

HR 351 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Starr County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 318 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day at the State Capitol.

HR 313 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.

HR 204 Introduced

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Fort Ringgold in Starr County.

HR 214 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 203 Introduced

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Starr County.

HR 169 Introduced

Commemorating the bicentennial of the establishment of the office of constable in Texas.

HR 202 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol.

HR 146 Introduced

Commending the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America for their important work.

HR 144 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Wise County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 136 Introduced

Congratulating the Marvels of Irving and Marvels of MAS robotics teams on their achievements.

HR 456 Introduced

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Tyler Junior College Apache Band and Apache Belles.

SR 260 Introduced

Recognizing the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America for their service.

SR 282 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Southern University Day.

SR 243 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Energy Day.

TEXIT: State representative introduces Texas Independence Referendum Act in state legislature

A conservative state representative introduced a bill in the Texas state legislature on Monday. If passed,…

Texas Proposal Could Become A National Model For Reining In Regulatory Costs

Legislation introduced by Texas Representative Dustin Burrows (R) would reduce administrative costs for employers by eliminating…

Texas state representative introduces bill to vote on secession

The bill allows Texas to explore the possibility of secession and present plans to the state…

TEXIT: State representative introduces Texas Independence Referendum Act in state legislature

A conservative state representative introduced a bill in the Texas state legislature on Monday. If passed,…

North Texas Lawmakers File ‘Swipe Fee Fairness’ Bills to Help Small Businesses

While the Texas legislative session is picking up steam, several new bills have been filed including…

As Texas school districts scramble to hire teachers, this 2021 law is in the way

Districts who hire retired teachers to get back in classrooms must pay up to $10,000 a… …

As Texas school districts scramble to hire teachers, this 2021 law is in the way

Districts who hire retired teachers to get back in classrooms must pay up to $10,000 a… …

The Texas House has a record number of LGBTQ representatives as lawma…

The Texas Legislature has nine lawmakers who are openly LGBTQ, all Democrats. At the same time,…

Texas Secessionists Push for Referendum on State Becoming Independent

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would give Texans a vote on whether to…

SR 286 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Bays and Estuaries Day.

SR 283 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as University of Houston-Victoria Day.

SR 280 Introduced

Recognizing the Office of Constable on the occasion of its bicentennial.

SR 278 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Wise County Day.

SR 279 Introduced

Congratulating the South Oak Cliff High School football team for winning the 2023 UIL Class 5A…

SR 271 Introduced

Recognizing March 6, 2023, as For The Benefit of Earth Day.

SR 270 Introduced

Recognizing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

SR 275 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day.

SR 281 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day.

SR 268 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Cotton Day.

Justices ask government for input on Texas electric grid dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked the Biden administration to wade into a dispute between…

Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) Program

The BOOT Program is Texas’ first competitive broadband funding program aimed at funding infrastructure projects focused…

Tommy Gonzalez Isn’t the Only HIGHLY Paid Texas (Ex) City Manager

Critics of the former city manager complained that his salary was excessive, but Tommy Gonzalez Isn’t…

Caught In The Crossfire — ESG-Minded Insurers Are The Latest Texas GOP Target

The Texas Senate will soon introduce a new bill designed to penalize insurers whose environmental, social,…

Texas lawmaker files ‘TEXIT’ bill to spur vote on exploring secession from US

A Texas lawmaker filed a bill on Monday that would set a referendum for voters to…

Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Vote on Secession

Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton has introduced a bill that would place a referendum for Texas’…

HR 469 Introduced

Recognizing March 6, 2023, as For The Benefit of Earth Day at the State Capitol.

HR 437 Introduced

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso becoming an independent…

HR 446 Introduced

Congratulating Fernando Manuel Madrid on his retirement from the San Elizario ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 271 Introduced

Honoring Minnie's Food Pantry for its fight against hunger in North Texas.

HR 207 Introduced

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of A&M United Methodist Church.

HR 251 Introduced

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Gregg County.

HR 154 Introduced

Recognizing March 6 through 10, 2023, as Texas Public Schools Week and honoring the members of…

Community Invited to Participate in Mural Painting for County’s 175th Anniversary

The mural will be divided into three sections to complete from 12 PM to 4 PM…

Are Texas GOP Leaders targeting Harris County and Houston

Lots of varied opinions on this one – Are GOP leaders in Austin targeting Houston and…

The president who may have been assassinated with arsenic

Zachary Taylor died in 1850, supposedly of food poisoning. Some experts think the culprit was arsenic…

Texas remembers the Alamo every March. Here are 10 things you may not know about the Lone Star State’s history

On March 2nd, 1836, settlers in Mexican Texas signed the Texas Declaration of Independence; here are…

Abbott Sparks Outrage with Proposal to Bar Undocumented Kids from Public Education Ash Jurberg

A proposed new bill would prohibit children not authorized to be in the country from attending…

Louisiana-Lafayette nets 64-58 win over Texas St. in semis

Led by Jordan Brown’s 18 points, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Texas State Bobcats 64-58…

LOUISIANA 64, TEXAS STATE 58

FGFTRebTEXAS ST.MinM-AM-AO-TAPFPTSMartin263-40-03-7056Morgan143-80-00-3016Drinnon393-60-00-2137Harrell364-133-40-02012Mason324-113-42-20111Ceaser285-70-02-100410Love143-60-01-4026Davis100-20-00-0000Sykes10-00-00-0010Totals20025-576-88-2831758  Percentages: FG .439, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 2-11, .182 (Drinnon 1-1, Harrell 1-4,…

MDC to vote on $3.24M in incentives for wastewater project

The extension, according to MDC agenda packet information, appears to start near the…  The Midland Development…

Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle

PARIS (AP) — Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted — unions are…

President Biden could soon ban all Americans from using TikTok over its cybersecurity risks and ties with China Jalyn Smoot

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee voted on Wednesday to give President Joe Biden…

Resolution Censuring Congressman Tony Gonzales by the Republican Party of Texas

The Republican Party of Texas supports the pending “Keep Nine Amendment” as filed in the United…

Empty Shelves and Closed Doors: National Retail Chains Shutting Down More Locations in Texas Ash Jurberg

Over 800 retail stores are being closed across the nation, and Texas is one of the…

Texas Education Agency would have new power to enforce school safety plans under Senate bill

The bill, introduced months after the Uvalde school shooting, also allocates more funds to the state’s…

Texas state girls basketball final schedule, scores, recaps

Lipan, Holliday, Nazareth claim state UIL basketball championships  Aaron Doster/AP The state of Texas’ girls basketball…

House counters Senate proposals on property taxes, border security

House bills on property tax relief, border security to drop  AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the…

Texas Education Agency would have new power to enforce school safety plans under Senate bill

The bill, introduced months after the Uvalde school shooting, also allocates more funds to the state’s…

3,000 Asians in Texas had their driver’s licenses sent to a criminal group. They want answers.

Through a state website, the group obtained the licenses with Asian names to sell to undocumented…

American Cancer Society backs bills increasing access to biomarker testing

Health and Human Services Committee, which includes state Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland),…  In late February, state…

$1 million in federal funding for mental health training to benefit Travis County residents

Post Content  The program will be in partnership with Texas State University, who will help lead…

Texas Government Offers $96 Million in Relief Funds for Rent and Utility Bills: Find Out How to Apply Ash Jurberg

$96 million in rent relief funds are available, but you will need to act quickly, as…

Q&A: Kevin Denmark, VP of Client Partnerships, discusses Beacon Health Options’ rebranding as Carelon Behavioral Health

March 1st marked the official launch of Beacon Health Options’ rebranding as Carelon Behavioral Health. As…

Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt

Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…

Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt

Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…

My Five Cents….. by Texas State Senator Robert Nichols

On March 2, we celebrate Texas Independence Day! On that day in 1836, a delegate from…

These Texas DAs refused to prosecute abortion. Republican lawmakers want them stopped

The Texas GOP is pushing a bill that would punish district attorneys who set a policy…

Tesla gets $330M tax deal for Nevada expansion, truck plant

The $330 million figure remained secret until Monday.  LAS VEGAS — Tesla won more than $330…

Texas Republicans head to CPAC

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak.  OXON HILL, Md. — One of the biggest…

Texas lawmakers want to legalize selling liquor on Sundays

Representatives are getting behind proposed laws that would legalize liquor sales on… Representatives are getting behind proposed…

Texas Independence Day: 187 years ago the Lone Star State became independent from Mexico

Happy Texas Independence Day! It was 187 years ago when Texas declared it’s independence from Mexico…

Man charged with threatening Jewish Michigan officials

Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was a target  A man has been charged with using…

Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt

Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…

HR 433 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Richardson Day at the State Capitol.

Republican Texas lawmakers rally around bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join

Seventy-seven Republicans signed on as co-authors to Rep. Valoree Swanson’s bill extending restrictions on transgender athletes…

State leaders vow to exclude renewable energy from any revived econom…

In 2021, the Texas Senate declined to consider a bill extending the program, which discounted local…

Texas representative taking on ‘Big Tech’ with House Bill 18

Rep. Shelby Slawson is targeting data collection.  AUSTIN, Texas — Keeping kids safe online and giving…

Texas lawmakers want to legalize selling liquor on Sundays

Representatives are getting behind proposed laws that would legalize liquor sales on… Representatives are getting behind proposed…

ESG Insurance Ban Under Consideration in Texas

Over the past year, the backlash to ESG investing has swept up red states. As the…

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Prosper is a fast growing community in North Texas, with opportunities available for vendors looking to…

Mayor Sylvester Turner expects the state will soon take over Houston …

The Texas Education Agency has been in a legal battle to take over the state’s largest…

Who Was Sen. Matthew Gaines?

The state senator born into slavery embodied the social and political currents of Southern Reconstruction. Why…

Texas Republican wants ISPs to block a wide range of abortion websites

Proposed law targets websites that help women get abortions or abortion pills. Enlarge / Texas State Capitol…

Texas Republican wants tax breaks for having more kids, but only if you’re married

Rep. Bryan Slaton is pitching House Bill 2889, which would reduce property taxes for…  // AUSTIN,…

Beaumont’s Battleship Texas plans sunk, city no longer under consideration to be permanent new home

Post Content  Councilman Mike Getz says he and the rest of the council will turn the…

DeSantis is championing medical freedom. GOP state lawmakers like what they see.

The Florida governor and likely presidential candidate has secured a place for the movement in the…

A Texas Republican says banning college polling places is about safety. Students don’t buy it.

State Rep. Carrie Isaac filed legislation in February that would ban counties from putting voting centers…

State aquarium’s new wildlife rescue center enables public to observe animals being saved

The $15 million facility features a gallery from which members of the public can watch…  Starting…

HR 426 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.

HR 425 Introduced

Honoring Leadership Gillespie County.

HR 423 Introduced

Commemorating the 2023 Texas Independence Day ceremony hosted by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.

HR 422 Introduced

Recognizing the Texas Birthday Bash in Navasota.

HR 417 Introduced

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 2-1-1 Texas and honoring United Way on its contributions to the…

HR 419 Introduced

Commemorating the Immigrants in World War II: Basques in Texas event and honoring the World War…

HR 413 Introduced

Honoring Child Advocates San Antonio for its outstanding work in behalf of foster children in Bexar…

HR 362 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.

HR 364 Introduced

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the City of Plano.

HR 355 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Irving-Las Colinas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 354 Introduced

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Texas Tech University.

HR 337 Introduced

Congratulating Christopher C. Doyle of Texas City on being recognized as the Golden Eagle Honoree at…

HR 350 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Floresville Day at the State Capitol.

HR 330 Introduced

Recognizing February 28 and March 1, 2023, as Plano Legislative Days at the State Capitol.

HR 292 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

HR 260 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Hunt County Day at the State Capitol.