How Much Is The Special Session Costing Texans?
$40,222
*this is an approximate value that doesn't include overhead expenses.
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In a late-night decision on Thursday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to continue blocking a Texas immigration law that would permit state and local police to arrest individuals suspected of crossing the Texas-Mexico border illegally. The New Orleans-based three-judge panel issued a 2-1 decision, stating that the law, Senate...
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Federal Court Blocks Texas Immigration Law, Reinforcing Federal Authority
In a late-night decision on Thursday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled...
TSA Eases Shoe Removal Rule at Select U.S. Airports
After nearly two decades of requiring passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings,...
Texas Leads the Nation in Property Damage From Severe...
The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas’ Hill Country over the weekend are...
Texas Legislature
Texas Adopts Global Standard for Food Additive Warnings
A new law signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is sending shockwaves through the national food industry, setting a precedent that may ripple far beyond state lines. Senate Bill 25, passed with bipartisan support,...
Texas to Ban Sale, Production of “Lab-Grown” Meat
Starting in September, Texas will begin a two-year...
Ft. Worth Republican Files for Newly Vacant Senate Seat
Fort Worth Republican Rep. Nate Schatzline on Wednesday...
Federal Court Rules Against Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
Three federal appeals judges on Friday unanimously ruled...
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Elections
Sen. Nathan Johnson to Enter Attorney General Race Amid Turmoil in Office
Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson is expected to formally announce his candidacy for Attorney General on July 15, entering a race for one of the state’s most...
Ft. Worth Republican Files for Newly Vacant Senate Seat
Fort Worth Republican Rep. Nate Schatzline on Wednesday...
Houston Sen. Joan Huffman Enters Texas AG Race
Houston Republican Sen. Joan Huffman on Monday announced...
Abbott Endorses Former Sen. Kelly Hancock for Texas Comptroller After Candidacy Announcement
Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed former state Sen. Kelly Hancock’s bid for Texas comptroller shortly after...
Campaign Finance
Musk Pulls Back on Political Spending After Massive 2024 Contributions
Elon Musk has declared a significant reduction in...
Cornyn Blasts Paxton for “Left-Wing Grants” in New Website
Texas Sen. John Cornyn launched his first major...
Who Are The Big Donors Fueling Texas’ School Voucher Fight?
As Texas heads toward the upcoming elections, the political fight over school vouchers is heating...
Allred Outraises Cruz, Closes Polling Gap
The race for Texas Senate is rapidly becoming one of the closest in the nation....
Out-Of-State Billionaires Pour Millions Into Texas Politics: Who’s Funding the State’s Agenda?
This year, out-of-state billionaires and different groups are pouring millions in Texas politicians, hoping to...
Education
Lawsuit Filed Against Texas’ Controversial Ten Commandments Classroom Display
A coalition of sixteen Texas families, including Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Unitarian Universalist, and nonreligious households, has filed a federal lawsuit to stop Senate Bill 10, a new...
Homeschooled Kids Could Get a Lot of Voucher Funding. Here’s Why.
One of the most bruising and polarizing fights...
Texas Colleges in Legal Limbo Over Tuition for Undocumented Students
Texas public colleges are facing pressure and legal...
Federal Court Rules Against Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
Three federal appeals judges on Friday unanimously ruled...
Healthcare
Inside Texas’ $50M Plan to Test Psychedelic Therapy for Combat Trauma
Texas is preparing to invest $50 million in a somewhat unconventional approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid addiction, a psychedelic substance called ibogaine. Governor...
Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers
Though the last day of the legislative session...
Cutting Costs, Losing Coverage? The New Republicans Medicaid Proposal Explained
President Donald Trump's plan to extend and expand...
Kennedy Downplays Measles As Texas Battles Outbreak
During a visit to Texas A&M University, U.S....
Taxes
Opinions
The School Voucher Racket is Going National, and it’s Right Out of Project 2025
Watch out. There’s a new school voucher scam — er, proposal — on the horizon, and it’s right out of the Project 2025 playbook. The first step is already underway: break up the Department...
Colony Ridge And The ICE Culture Of Abuse
As federal agents swept through Colony Ridge, north of Houston, on Monday to keep President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant attacks in the headlines, Governor Greg Abbott wanted to make sure he gets some of the...
