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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 […]
Lt. Gov. Patrick Calls for Senate Hearing Over Chinese-Linked Solar Companies
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for energy executives to appear before a Texas Senate committee after the release of information that purported to show Chinese investments in solar panel companies operating in the state. The statement from Patrick came over the weekend. He highlighted a Fox News report, writing that in 2026 he plans to […]
Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
State Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston) will retire after six terms in the Texas House, marking the 25th open seat in the Legislature next year. “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with family and close friends, I have decided that I will not be seeking re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in 2026,” he […]
Three Texas School Districts to Open Virtual Campuses in Fall 2026
Cypress-Fairbanks, Katy, and Frisco Independent School Districts (ISDs) have all announced the launch of virtual high school campuses for the 2026–2027 school year. These announcements follow the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 569 in May, which created a new legal path for districts to offer virtual and hybrid programs with funding equal to in-person options. […]
U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Stays Ruling Against Texas’ New Congressional Map
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay of Tuesday’s ruling by an El Paso panel of federal judges that rendered the new congressional map passed by Texas Republicans this summer unusable for the 2026 midterm election. The order restored the new map, pending consideration of the appeal by the State of Texas, […]
