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Texas Sues MyChart Operator for Accusing Parental Access to Children’s Medical Records and For Alleged Monopoly
Epic Records, the owner of the MyChart program, is suing Texas, alleging that it both has a stranglehold on the field and makes it difficult for families to get their children’s health records. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the antitrust lawsuit on December 10 in district judge in Tarrant County. By “locking up” hospitals
Texas Education Agency Announces State Takeovers of Three More Public School Districts
On Thursday afternoon, the Texas Education Agency ( TEA ) made the announcement that the state would take control of the Connally, Beaumont, and Lakeworth Independent School Districts ( ISDs ). Following the release of the most recent TEA accountability ratings in August, these districts received at least one campus in each of them for
Abbott Applauds Texas High Schools ‘ New Turning Point USA” Club America” Sections
Gov. Greg Abbott, who is being joined by Lt. Governor, made reference to Turning Point USA ( TPUSA ) chapter involvement in Texas schools on Monday. Dan Patrick, Mike Morath, the commissioner of the Texas Education Agency ( TEA ), and other government officials. There has never been a time in the history of TPUSA
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces New Three-Part Property Tax Plan for the 2027 Program
Similar to the old hottest item, property tax reform, it’s the new hottest thing in the Texas Capitol. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled his most recent strategy to lower income payments, building on the$ 51 billion in total property tax relief that the state budget has spent on the last few years. Patrick made his
Texas legislators react to the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding congressional legislature
After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the case on December 4 and allowed the newly drawn congressional map to remain in place, which is expected to favour the GOP in the 2026 elections, Texas legislators had a variety of opinions. Gov. Greg Abbott praised the decision on Thursday, claiming that the “new charts much align
The Commissioner of the Texas State Securities Board refutes claims made in the attorney general’s EPIC area complaint.
The East Plano Islamic Center ( EPIC ) and Community Capital Partners (CCP ) are accused of “engaging in an illegal development scheme that violated Texas securities law,” according to the Texas Attorney General. The Texas State Securities Board ( SSB ) commissioner has just released a press release that “refutes claims” made in connection
GOP Primary Hopefuls in Wisconsin Face Off in the Member Forum in 2026
Candidate candidates for governor, agriculture commissioner, and attorney general were invited to the Wise County Conservatives ‘ 2026 primary candidate conference on December 4. Texas is going to be the savior, the salvation of the Western world, according to state representative Andy Hopper (R-Decatur ), and it is the state’s destiny to” stand up for
Sarah Eckhardt, a express senator, converts from the Texas Comptroller to the Senate in 2026.
Texas Democrats are attempting to fill the major 2026 ticket, and state Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin ) made an announcement on Monday regarding a bid for the state’s superintendent of public records. Prior to now, she had launched a campaign for Congressional District ( CD ) 10, which extends from Austin to Bryan-College Station. Due
Texas Law Now: The” Bathroom Bill” and” Cheap Chemical Abortion Pill Crackdown.”
One of Texas ‘ most contentious social problem legislation, which prohibits the sale of chemical contraception pills through civil liability, is now law, with the other separating publicly funded personal spaces from public spaces through biological sex. The Texas Woman and Child Protection Act, or the latter, was a landmark case for pro-life lobbyists who
After Operating in Texas with an expired permit, the Automated License Plate Reader Company Flock Under Audit
In response to state and federal lawmakers ‘ calls for more attention of the business over privacy and security concerns, it was discovered that it was operating under an expired position registration. The business provides controversial surveillance to both private and public entities throughout Texas. Automatic license plate readers ( ALPR ) are installed by
Dan Patrick Announces ‘Little Texan Savings Fund’ to Invest $1,000 in Texas Children’s ‘Trump Accounts’
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick plans to prioritize the creation of a “New Little Texan Savings Fund” during the next legislative session, which would allocate an additional $1,000 to newborn Texas children in addition to new federal “Trump Accounts.” The private investment “Trump Accounts,” seeded with $1,000 from the federal government, will go into effect on
Here are Three Themes to Watch Ahead of Texas’ 2026 Candidate Filing Deadline
The December 8 filing deadline in Texas is less than a week away, and by this time next week, all the campaign fields will be finalized for the 2026 midterm. Currently, there are 37 open seats up for grabs in federal and state elections in Texas. Here are three things to watch for as the
