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Patrick Asks to Block Camp Mystic’s License to Operate Until Further Investigation into July 2025 Flooding
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is asking that Camp Mystic, where 28 lives were taken during the July 4 flooding in Texas last year, not be granted a license for operation until further investigation and “corrective” action is taken. Patrick wrote to Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. Jennifer Shuford on Monday, expressing concern […]
Texas Supreme Court ‘Decisively’ Answers State Commission on Judicial Conduct About Same-Sex Ceremonies
“Only a lawyer could fail to appreciate the decisive clarity of so simple and useful a word as ‘no,’” Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock wrote in response to a “Motion for Clarification” filed by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Texas Supreme Court issued the “no” answer in January in response to […]
Tarrant County Candidates Compete for Open Texas House Seat Vacated by Tinderholt
Texas House District (HD) 94 is an open seat in the March 3 primary, as state Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) announced he would not seek re-election and will instead run for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 2. “It was an honor of a lifetime to serve you in the State House in Austin,” Tinerholt said in […]
Here’s the Ballot Propositions in Texas’ 2026 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections
With the primary election in full swing as early voting opened on Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats have agreed independently on the propositions that will be on the Texas 2026 primary election ballot. These propositions are just that — propositions. They act as non-binding referendum items that will guide the parties’ legislative priorities in 2027. × […]
Texas Democrats Plan $30 Million Coordinated Effort to Mobilize Voters
Texas Democrats are “all in” for races across the state in hopes of achieving victories for their party in statewide elected positions for the first time since the early 1990s. Their Texas Together coordinated voter mobilization effort already is planning to spend at least $30 million to provide resources to candidates across the state as […]
State Rep. Angelia Orr Faces Former Congressional Candidate Kathaleen Wall in GOP Primary
A contentious primary is shaping up for its moment on the ballot in two weeks between self-funded two-time congressional contender Kathaleen Wall and Trump-endorsed incumbent state Rep. Angelia Orr (R-Itasca). Orr has represented House District (HD) 13 since 2023. She’s focusing her re-election messaging on topics including property tax reform, rural advocacy, and her record […]
Who is Applicants for Texas Education Freedom Accounts This Time: How’s Who.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts ( TEFA ), the state’s education savings account ( ESA ) program, was created by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. × This site needs to be written in Javascript. For you to be able to read subscription information, Javascript is necessary. Please make it available in your browser’s options. See […]
Snapchat is sued by the attorney general of Texas over reported concerns for young people’s health.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Snapchat’s owner, Snap Inc., for “deceiving families, endangering children by subjecting them to addictive characteristics, and serving as a breeding ground for serious conduct.” Paxton argued in the complaint that” Snap tells Texas parents and their kids that older articles on its system, including drugs, porn, alcohol, and profanity, is’infrequent’ […]
Roy and Middleton Are Leading in the Attorney General Race in New Texas Primary Poll
In their Republican primary races, incumbent Texas agriculture commissioner Sid Miller and Texas comptroller candidate Don Huffines are both leading, according to a new survey showing Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21 ) leading in the Texas attorney general race. Between January 20 and January 31, the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs polled 550 […]
Texas is the nation’s leader in AI technology potential, and more data centers are building.
According to a January study released by Texas Royalty Brokers, Texas leads the country in AI computing power. More than half as many of the study’s 83 sites are located in Texas as opposed to the study’s second-place location, California. × This site needs to be written in Javascript. For you to be able to […]
Climate Authorities in Texas Sue Over alleged illegal dumping of wind turbine blades
Court records show that the defendants have been operating the chuck in violation of state laws for years and that the Texas Office of the Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the owners of the facility in Sweetwater. International Fiberglass Solutions of Texas, Vo Dynasty LLC, and GFSI-MHE Manufacturing of Texas LLC are responsible […]
The Texas State Board of Education will have eight tribes in this preview.
This year, eight of the 15 seats on the State Board of Education ( SBOE ) are up for election, with three seats being vacated by current board members and four incumbents seeking re-election. Each party’s nomination for the November 3 basic election poll will be determined by the March 3 key. A runoff will […]
