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Texas Lawmaker Introduces Bill Establishing Statewide Dangerous Dog Registry
If determined to be dangerous by an animal control authority, dogs in Texas would be registered under a statewide “dangerous dog” registry alongside proof of the owner’s liability insurance and other information, per a bill introduced by state Rep. Liz Campos (D-San Antonio). House Bill (HB) 2325 would establish a collaboration between animal control authorities
‘Universal’ School Choice Bill Passes Texas Senate, Faces Upcoming Test in House
The Texas Senate passed its school choice proposal after a lengthy debate among members, featuring arguments from across the political spectrum that highlighted both strong support and deep concerns over the bill’s potential impact on public education. The vote at the end of the evening was 19 ayes to 12 nays to pass Senate Bill
Efforts to Legalize Gambling in Texas Face Senate Roadblock After Gaining Ground in 2023
The long road toward the legalization of gambling in Texas pits a legislative obstacle against a supportive populace, backdropped by what has been a blitz of millions of dollars and hundreds of lobbyists. For a couple of sessions now, offices within the Texas Capitol have been beset by lobbyists hired by Las Vegas Sands, Caesars
Lawmakers File Texas Constitutional Amendment to Remove Legislature’s Authority to Regulate Firearms
Two nearly identical House Joint Resolutions (HJR) filed by two state representatives would omit the Texas Legislature’s ability to regulate the bearing of arms in the state through an amendment to the Texas Constitution. Rep. Andy Hopper (R-Denton) filed HJR 93 on November 14, 2024, while Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) filed HJR 127
Three Texas Doctors End Child Gender Modification Treatments After Paxton Challenges
The Texas Legislature passed into law Senate Bill (SB) 14 banning child gender modification during the 88th Session, and since then Attorney General Ken Paxton has identified a number of doctors continuing to prescribe gender modification treatments to children. Now, he has said three doctors have “stopped” while legal proceedings continue. Paxton sued two doctors
Texas National Guard, State Law Enforcement Granted Federal Immigration Enforcement Authority
Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard may now arrest aliens suspected of violating federal immigration laws, including illegal entry, after a memo signed by Gov. Greg Abbott alongside Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Pete Flores essentially deputized the guard with federal law enforcement powers. The move was announced just before Abbott’s State of the
Public Education Funding, School Choice ‘Billionaires’ Feature in Texas House Democrats’ Response to Abbott’s State of the State
A group of Texas House Democrats gathered at Parmer Lane Elementary School in Austin on Monday to issue a response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address, where lawmakers railed against school choice legislation. Abbott named the creation of an education savings account (ESA) program as one of his emergency items for the
Abbott Outlines Property Tax Relief, School Choice, Water Infrastructure as Emergency Items in State of the State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address to more than 1,000 people on Sunday in Austin, outlining his slate of emergency items that covers property tax relief, infrastructure and cybersecurity spending, and a long-awaited school choice program. “Texas is the most powerful economy in America. Ranked as the best state for
Abbott Executive Order Bans DeepSeek, RedNote, Other Chinese Apps on Texas Government Devices
Chinese smartphone applications are a growing area of concern for both the state and federal governments, and now Gov. Greg Abbott is taking action to combat these technologies in Texas. The executive order (EO) directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Department of Information Resources to add RedNote, DeepSeek, Webull, Tiger Brokers,
Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Allow Voters Eligible for General Elections to Vote Underage in Primaries
State Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) filed a bill that would allow citizens who turn 18 years old on or before the general election to also vote in the corresponding primary election. House Bill (HB) 2074 would “allow a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state
Gov. Abbott Requires That Texas Agencies Recognize Only Male and Female as Legitimate Genders
Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to all Texas state agency heads reiterating that the State of Texas recognizes only male and female as legitimate genders, mirroring language declared in one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders (EO). “This office has consistently reiterated a simple truth: The State of Texas recognizes only two sexes —
Texas Attorney General Drops Felony Charges Against Hidalgo Staffers in Harris County Bid-Rigging Case
Prosecutors at the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) have filed motions to dismiss felony charges pending against two of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s former staffers in relation to an $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract awarded to a highly connected Democratic strategist in 2021. According to documents filed in Harris County on
