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Texas to End Issuance of CDLs to Certain Non-Citizens Following Federal Emergency Rule Change
Texas will cease issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to certain non-citizens in America, following a federal audit that found the state to be in “systematic non-compliance” with protocol for issuing non-domiciled CDLs. CDLS are required for operating vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of over 26,000 pounds or which were designed to carry 16 […]
Four Texas Teachers Fired So Far Over Kirk Assassination Comments
At least four Texas teachers have been fired over controversial social media comments about the assassination of leading conservative media figure Charlie Kirk. Klein Independent School District (ISD) was the first to fire teacher and coach Derek Woods on September 12, two days after the incident. State Rep. Steve Toth (R-Conroe) posted screenshots of Woods’ […]
Texas Tech University System Directs Faculty to Recognize Only Male and Female Sexes
The Texas Tech University (TTU) System has issued a memorandum directing its schools to be in compliance with state and federal law regarding the recognition of only two human sexes — male and female. The letter, issued by Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell on September 25 to the five presidents in the university system, cites three […]
Texas Man Charged in New York for Terroristic Threats Against Zohran Mamdani
A Texas man was arrested and charged with “making a terroristic threat as a hate crime” towards New York State Assemblymember and Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani through several consecutive voicemails and online messages. Jeremy Fistel of Plano was arrested on September 11 after being indicted on 22 counts by a grand […]
Texas’ Classroom Ten Commandments Law Faces Another Lawsuit from Parents, Activists
A new law requiring the display of donated copies of the Ten Commandments in Texas public school classrooms is under challenge by yet another lawsuit aiming to prevent its implementation in 14 school districts, following a similar lawsuit’s success. State Sen. Phil King’s (R-Weatherford) Senate Bill (SB) 10, which requires public schools to display copies […]
Texas State Senator Requests State Agencies Create New Regulations on Hemp-Derived THC
The heated battle over hemp-derived THC in Texas has yet to fully burn out, with state Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) issuing two letters on Monday to state agencies requesting they begin work on updating rules regarding such products being sold in the state. The Texas Legislature was successful in passing Senate Bill (SB) 3, a […]
State Officials Request Information from University of North Texas After Kirk Assassination-Related Student Controversy
In the wake of the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk, a University of North Texas (UNT) student was dismissed from the classroom for defending Kirk to classmates, prompting responses from state elected officials. A little less than two weeks ago, Kirk was shot and killed during a TPUSA event on the […]
What Comes Next for Texas Pro-Lifers After Recent Republican Policy Victories
Republican Texas lawmakers have left their Democratic colleagues breathless after consecutive pro-life victories over several legislative sessions, with the 89th Legislature serving as a capstone moment for pro-life policies. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Republicans’ latest score in this arena into law on Wednesday — House Bill (HB 7), the Texas Woman and Child Protection Act. […]
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 […]
