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Super-Easy Shark Fish
Who enjoys catching sharks? Everyone! Whether you’re a trophy hunter hoping to catch the biggest shark in Texas or a kid ready to tangle with an apex predator, there’s an excellent chance seeing a shark on the end of the line will trigger an adrenaline rush. And while the pros will certainly have some advanced […]
Texas Lawmakers Accuse Schools of Withholding ‘Common Sense’ Medical Care, Schools Claim Compliance with New Law
Parents, nurse practitioners, public schools, and, most importantly, students across the state are beginning to grapple with a number of new education laws that went into effect earlier this month, with one such policy resulting in some children being denied access to basic “common sense” health care. Some have even reported incidents of schools withholding […]
Texas Flood Victim Families Gather at Governor’s Mansion for Disaster Response Bill Signings
Through tearful applause, a somber rejoicing filled the air as Gov. Greg Abbott signed three of disaster relief bills into law alongside family and friends of the victims of the deadly July 4 flooding in Central Texas. At the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Abbott was positioned next to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as well as […]
Texas GOP Files Lawsuit to Force Closure of Its 2026 Primary Election
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) has finally pulled the trigger on a maneuver it’s planned since 2022, filing a lawsuit against the State of Texas in an attempt to close its primary election next year to only registered GOP voters. “Texas’s open primary election system — which allows independents and Democrats to vote in […]
Texas Bill Shielding Unsubstantiated Police Complaints from Public View Fails as Special Session Closes
A bill that would have protected some portions of police personnel files from disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) failed to pass after the Senate dropped amendments approved by the House, including one that referenced the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde. House Bill (HB) 15 by state Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mt. Pleasant) sought […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires More Land for New Park in Uvalde County
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is expanding the number of state parks available for Texans to visit and enjoy the outdoors by acquiring 1,720 acres in Uvalde County near Garner State Park. The new park, which will be named Bear Creek State Park, was purchased for $33.5 million and will be developed using […]
Texas Legislature Moves on Penalties to Dissuade Future Quorum Breaks
One of the last things the Texas House did before adjourning sine die on Wednesday night was to adopt rules changes that enact new punishments for future quorum breaks, along with a prohibition on fundraising during them. There are two primary things Republicans have done in response to the latest Democratic quorum break, the second […]
Democratic Candidates for Congressional District 18 Debate at Special Election Forum
Democratic precinct chairs in Houston held a forum featuring five candidates running in the special election to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with the notable absence of state Rep. Jolanda Jones (D-Houston). Although Jones announced her entry into the Congressional District (CD) 18 race in June, she was […]
Abbott Directs Texas DPS to Enforce English Proficiency for Commercial Truck Drivers
Commercial truck drivers in Texas must read and speak English proficiently in order to obtain or maintain their licenses, per a new directive from Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). In response to an executive order (EO) issued by President Donald Trump in April, Abbott directed the DPS to ensure […]
Corpus Christi City Council Meeting Over Desalination Project Leads to Multiple Arrests
Details of the project were delivered in a January 2023 presentation, where beginning with an initial meeting in 2018, the City of Corpus Christi and other “key stakeholders” would begin exploring options for building a seawater desalination plant in an effort to curb regional drought vulnerability. The estimated cost of constructing the plant in 2019 […]
State Sen. Brandon Creighton Named Sole Finalist for Texas Tech System Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) has been named the sole finalist to become the next Texas Tech University (TTU) System chancellor and chief executive officer. “The Texas Tech University System has a proud history and limitless potential,” said Creighton. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium […]
Texas Universities Replace Faculty Senates with Regent-Supervised Advisory Councils in Compliance with New Law
Texas universities are making policy changes to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 37, one of many bills that took effect September 1, which changes faculty senates into advisory councils and gives final authority on curriculum and degree programs to boards of regents appointed by the governor. SB 37 author state Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) said […]
