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Chancellor Brandon Creighton directed provosts to phase out the programs and ordered universities to recognize only “two human sexes.” Continue Reading »
The proposed $68 million settlement with a Texas land developer that the Justice Department had accused of preying on Hispanic residents includes no money for the victims but more than $20 million for police and immigration enforcement. Continue Reading »
People will be allowed to buy smokeable hemp THC products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, from Texas businesses until at least April 23. Continue Reading »
The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade. Continue Reading »
A Republican-led House committee approved the penalties Friday, charging Democrats $500 for each day they were absent, plus costs borne by law enforcement to bring them back. Continue Reading »
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The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list before a final vote in June. Before recent changes, the proposal’s length, lack of diversity and Christian focus received criticism. Continue Reading »
Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades. Continue Reading »
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A Midland County Republican Women official said they tried for months to extend an invitation to French, who is in a runoff with incumbent Jim Wright, but were unable to reach him. Continue Reading »
The Biden administration sued a Texas land developer accused of duping tens of thousands of Hispanic residents. Trump’s DOJ is now offering an unprecedented settlement that experts say could target the very people who were harmed by the developer. Continue Reading »
Big Bend Sentinel, the Houston Chronicle, KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi, KXAN Investigates in Austin and the Texas Observer will report on state and federal efforts to restrict local control. Continue Reading »
The Republican and Democratic primary runoffs are May 26. See the full list of statewide candidates, as well as local races that will be on your ballot. Continue Reading »
House Committee Issues Fines to Quorum-Breaking Democrats… Professor Who Manufactured ‘Plato Censorship’ Hoax Resigns from Texas A&M… Paxton Announces Investigation Into University of North Texas… New Lawsuit Challenges State Regulations on Hemp-Derived THC… Houston ISD Enacts Budget Cuts…
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On this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan interviews Bo French about his GOP runoff bid to unseat an incumbent member of the Texas Railroad Commission. They discuss the energy industry, his grassroots campaign, and the cost of fighting the influx of radical Islam.
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-House Committee Approves Fines Against Quorum-Breaking Democrats -Paxton Announces Investigation Into University of North Texas’ DEI Efforts -Houston ISD Enacts Budget Cuts
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Most Democrats will each owe over $8,000 in fines incurred for breaking quorum last year.
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The letter comes as the state board gave initial approval to the new social studies standards.
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Andrew Moore is accused of engaging in inappropriate comments and physical contact.
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DEI is “definitely still a focus” at the institution.
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The cuts include reducing the number of district employees.
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State agencies implemented new rules regulating THC after the governor vetoed the Legislature’s attempt to do so.
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Two Houston-area teachers have been charged with felonies this week.
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Joseph Gonzalez was previously arrested on state charges of sexually abusing two students.
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Martin Peterson will join Southern Methodist University.
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Robert Brian Wysong is on leave while police investigate new allegations against the Celina High School teacher.
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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Travis Morgan is the legal correspondent for the Texas Scorecard.
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Statewide Investigation of Cities’ Tax Compliance Continues… Legislators Focus on Data Centers… System Chancellors Discuss Next Steps in Higher Education Reform… Appeals Court Considers Arguments in Battle Over Harris County Commissioner Seat…
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Emboldened by overturning Roe v. Wade, conservative legal groups hope Ken Paxton’s successor will help them overturn gay marriage and public school access for undocumented students. 
Chancellor Brandon Creighton directed provosts to phase out the programs and ordered universities to recognize only “two human sexes.” 
The proposed $68 million settlement with a Texas land developer that the Justice Department had accused of preying on Hispanic residents includes no money for the victims but more than $20 million for police and immigration enforcement. 
People will be allowed to buy smokeable hemp THC products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, from Texas businesses until at least April 23. 
The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade. 
A Republican-led House committee approved the penalties Friday, charging Democrats $500 for each day they were absent, plus costs borne by law enforcement to bring them back. 
At least three Texas counties were contacted this week by the Department of Homeland Security for detailed records about individual voters. 
The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list before a final vote in June. Before recent changes, the proposal’s length, lack of diversity and Christian focus received criticism. 
Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades. 
Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions. 
In-person early voting is April 20 and April 22-28. The last day to apply to cast a ballot by mail is April 20. Read more about who qualifies for that option, which is limited in Texas, in our guide. 
A Midland County Republican Women official said they tried for months to extend an invitation to French, who is in a runoff with incumbent Jim Wright, but were unable to reach him. 
The Biden administration sued a Texas land developer accused of duping tens of thousands of Hispanic residents. Trump’s DOJ is now offering an unprecedented settlement that experts say could target the very people who were harmed by the developer. 
Big Bend Sentinel, the Houston Chronicle, KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi, KXAN Investigates in Austin and the Texas Observer will report on state and federal efforts to restrict local control. 
The Republican and Democratic primary runoffs are May 26. See the full list of statewide candidates, as well as local races that will be on your ballot.