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Talarico Opposes SB 14, Says He 'Trusts Parents' to Make Decisions on Trans Youth

Texas Senate Democrat nominee James Talarico said he opposes SB 14, which banned transgender surgeries for minors, saying he "trusts…

2 months ago

Brian Harrison Demands Special Session to End 'Birth Tourism'

Texas State Representative Brian Harrison (R-Ellis) is demanding a special legislative session, aiming to make it a felony to engage…

2 months ago

SCOTUS Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls' Sports

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday upholding state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender athletes from participating in…

2 months ago

14th Amendment Guarantees Birthright Citizenship to Children Born in the U.S., SCOTUS Rules

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Tuesday the 14th amendment guaranteed birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S., regardless of…

2 months ago

Eight Issues Texas GOP Will Prioritize in 90th Legislative Session

Following the Republican Party state convention, the Texas GOP announced eight legislative priorities likely to be of focus in the…

2 months ago

SCOTUS Ruling Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Syria and Haiti

The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote Thursday in Mullin v. Doe the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected…

2 months ago

Ken Paxton Says He Supports IVF Procedures, Unlike Rest of Texas GOP

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday he is a "strong supporter" of in-vitro fertilization, which was demonized in the…

2 months ago

John Cornyn's Child Exploitation Provision Gets Signed into Law

Senator John Cornyn (R) announced that a provision from his Renewed Hope Act has been signed into law, providing $108.5…

2 months ago

Ken Paxton Accuses James Talarico of 'Masquerading As a Moderate'

Ken Paxton accused James Talarico of "masquerading as a moderate" after the Democratic nominee said he opposed transgender surgery for…

3 months ago

Are Cops in Texas Schools Backfiring? New Investigation Says Yes

A joint investigation by The New York Times and The San Antonio Express-News found more than 2,600 use-of-force incidents involving Texas school…

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