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What Comes Next for Texas Pro-Lifers After Recent Republican Policy Victories
Republican Texas lawmakers have left their Democratic colleagues breathless after consecutive pro-life victories over several legislative sessions, with the 89th Legislature serving as a capstone moment for pro-life policies. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Republicans’ latest score in this arena into law on Wednesday — House Bill (HB 7), the Texas Woman and Child Protection Act.
Here’s a Look at Texas’ Five Projected GOP Pickups After Congressional Redistricting
Texas Republicans went through all the trouble of a mid-decade redistricting attempt to get the map they sought, one they believe will net them five new congressional seats next year. If President Donald Trump were on the ballot and running for each of these seats, Republicans would win them easily. But the actual facts on
Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh Resigns
Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh has resigned effective Friday at 5 p.m. following a controversy over a dispute between a student and professor over the topic of gender ideology being taught in the classroom. In a press release, Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar lauded Welsh’s “selfless dedication” to Texas A&M, saying that
State Board of Education Selects New Texas History-Heavy Social Studies Standards
The State Board of Education (SBOE) voted last week to adopt new social studies standards that place greater emphasis on Texas state history over the course of six years for students from third grade to eighth grade. The vote was eight in favor to seven against on Friday, September 12. × This page requires Javascript.
Texas’ Redrawn GOP-Favored Congressional District 32 Has Seven Republican Contenders So Far
The race for the newly-drawn Texas Congressional District (CD) 32 is filling up with Republican primary candidates. Congresswoman Julie Johnson (D-TX-32) has held the seat since 2025 after former Rep. Colin Allred ran for the U.S. Senate. Before her election to Congress, Johnson served in the Texas Legislature as one of the state’s two openly
Abbott Names ‘Texas DOGE’ Office Director After Agency’s Creation This Year
Texas’ own version of the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO), has been assigned a director by Gov. Greg Abbott after going into effect this month. Abbott selected Jerome Greener, Executive Vice President of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to be the director of TREO, announcing the appointment on
Texas Archery-Only Whitetail Season Opener
Whitetail deer hunters heading to blinds for the archery-only season should experience another great opener this year. Bucks during this time of year gather in bachelor groups and provide plenty of hunting opportunities before the rut kicks off. Texas began the growing season under drought conditions in March, but much of the state received abundant
Night Vision Gear for Boats: The Ultimate in Cool!
In the last blog we talked about fishing at night from your boat, and a while back we discussed the latest in night vision gear for boats. Well, hold the phone and stop the presses. FLIR has a new marine monocular that will be of interest to anyone who casts off the lines after dark:
Texas Education Agency to look into” Reprehensible” educator comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder
Superintendents across the state were instructed to record cases of teachers or staff who have posted or shared comments disparaging or celebrating the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk in a letter from Texas Education Agency ( TEA ) Commissioner Mike Morath on Friday. The agency can look into any misconduct that may be committed.
Following the assassination of Kirk, Patrick and Burrows release Select Committees on Free Speech in Higher Education.
Lt. Gov. A select committee will be formed by House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock ) and House Speaker Dan Patrick to begin researching and investigating the political extremism that has become popular since Charlie Kirk’s death. At a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University ( UVU), Kirk, 31, was killed while speaking. When
Abbott Hemp-Derived THC Executive Order is being challenged by Patrick, who pushes back against Texas companies.
Lt. Gov. Gov. Dan Patrick has responded. Greg Abbott’s executive order ( EO ) for hemp-derived THC states that “on this issue, we disagree. In his Friday press release, Patrick, a steadfast admirer of an outright ban on THC in Texas, stated that Abbott “intentionally or not, has signaled to the Marijuana industry that they
Morgan Luttrell, a Texas representative, Will Never Attempt to Win Re-election in 2026.
At the end of his second term in 2027, U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-08 ) will retire from the legislative body, leaving open the door to run for the 8th Congressional District of Texas. In a press release on Thursday, Luttrell stated,” My goal was apparent when I first ran for Congress: strengthen our border,
