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The Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary. Continue Reading »
Democrats in the Texas House began the year by elevating a new speaker and left Austin relegated to the sidelines in the one chamber that had granted them at least scraps from the table. Continue Reading »
The details were revealed in more than 25,000 pages of records released after a yearslong legal fight by news outlets including ProPublica and The Texas Tribune. Continue Reading »
In a memo, the National Republican Senate Committee asked Hunt’s donors to tell him to stop wasting resources and endorse Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection. Continue Reading »
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase. Continue Reading »
Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation. Continue Reading »
Previously, parents had to wait for the state to mail them the exemption form. They still have to get the form notarized before submitting it to the school for enrollment purposes. Continue Reading »
More than 10,000 people met over Labor Day weekend in Slaton to sample the banana pudding — a major boost to the rural town’s economy. Continue Reading »
The new maps, which aim to flip five Democratic seats to favor Republicans, will go into effect for the 2026 midterms, barring court intervention. Continue Reading »
Both legislative chambers adjourned without agreeing on changes to Senate Bill 2, which aimed to create new training and licensing requirements for local officials. Continue Reading »
Between cracking down on abortion pills and restricting transgender restroom use, lawmakers also tackled flood safety and the STAAR test. Left untouched: Texas’ hemp industry. Continue Reading »
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.
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Both of the legislation's authors expressed concern with how school districts may be misapplying it.
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Bowie police chief Guy Green also serves on the Bowie ISD school board that voted to charge a trustee candidate with a felony.
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– Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries – Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker – Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers
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Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
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The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
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A step-by-step guide to the case’s developments.
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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Blake Fischer is a policy-first conservative and host of The Homeless Conservative, a show that turns political noise into plain English. Disillusioned with the modern GOP’s personality cults and big-government populism, he argues for principles over personalities – grounded in history, data, and the Constitution.
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Citizens aren’t supposed to be the politicians’ cheerleaders or apologists.
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Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers… Texas Appeals Injunction Against ‘Ten Commandments’ in Classrooms… Chinese Shipment of Meth Precursors Intercepted on Way to Cartel… Inmate Death: Drugs, Restraint, and Irregular Heartbeat…
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-Texas Legislature Wraps Up Summer Special Sessions -Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments in Classrooms -US Officials Intercept Chinese Shipment of Meth Precursors Headed to Cartel
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April mandating English proficiency for commercial driver’s license holders.
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City council members will adopt a final property tax rate and budget on September 15.
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This appointment triggers a 21-day waiting period.
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Alexis Cardenas was the 12th in-custody death this year.
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The law’s authors urged districts to use “common sense.” But some nurses worry they could violate the law and face discipline for providing basic care without a parent’s approval. 
The Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary. 
Professors’ concerns included the state’s DEI ban and new limits to faculty influence at colleges and universities. 
Democrats in the Texas House began the year by elevating a new speaker and left Austin relegated to the sidelines in the one chamber that had granted them at least scraps from the table. 
The details were revealed in more than 25,000 pages of records released after a yearslong legal fight by news outlets including ProPublica and The Texas Tribune. 
In a memo, the National Republican Senate Committee asked Hunt’s donors to tell him to stop wasting resources and endorse Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection. 
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase. 
More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic credentials. 
Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation. 
Currently, any Texas voter can cast a ballot in GOP primaries. The party wants to limit eligibility to registered members. 
Previously, parents had to wait for the state to mail them the exemption form. They still have to get the form notarized before submitting it to the school for enrollment purposes. 
More than 10,000 people met over Labor Day weekend in Slaton to sample the banana pudding — a major boost to the rural town’s economy. 
The new maps, which aim to flip five Democratic seats to favor Republicans, will go into effect for the 2026 midterms, barring court intervention. 
Both legislative chambers adjourned without agreeing on changes to Senate Bill 2, which aimed to create new training and licensing requirements for local officials. 
Between cracking down on abortion pills and restricting transgender restroom use, lawmakers also tackled flood safety and the STAAR test. Left untouched: Texas’ hemp industry.