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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.
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 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
Texas Counties to Acquire New Courts Through the State Judicial Omnibus Bill
Following the special legislative session to remove a measure vetoed by the governor, Texas lawmakers approved a sweeping criminal omnibus bill during the special legislative session to remove a number of areas around the state with new judges next year. earlier this year, Greg Abbott. House Bill ( HB 16 ) was introduced by state
Abbott requests a Texas A&M writer’s fire after accusations that they were teaching gender identity theory were” contrary to state law.”
Gov. Greg Abbott has demanded that Dr. Melissa McCoul, a senior lecturer in the College of Arts & Sciences ‘ English ministry, be fired. State Representative Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian ) claimed to be from a children’s literature course taught by McCoul, including topics like” My Gay Agenda,” queer melancholia theory, and the notion that” sex
Texas State Fair Will Keep No Firearms Policy in 2025.
A new cast of safety and security measures will be used at the 139th State Fair of Texas for the more than 2 million people who will attend the North Texas occasion. One more addition to the safety procedures at the 2025 State Fair is a” clear case policy.” The” State Fair Safety Team,” which
Rep. Sam Harless Announces Resignation from the Texas House After Four Words.
When his fourth term, which ends in 2027, ends, state representative Sam Harless (R-Spring ) will not be re-elected to the Texas House of Representatives. In a Facebook post on Monday afternoon, Harless stated,” I have served my area as your State Representative for House District 126 with great pride and honor, respecting your trust
In the Texas House Special Session, a lobbying restrictions that is funded by taxpayers fails.
Although recent polls indicate that both parties are in favor of a ban on taxpayer-funded advocacy, a state-level plan to end it has once more failed this year. × Java is required for this site. For you to be able to read subscription information, Javascript is necessary. Kindly make it available in your browser’s options.
