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CCIA Urges Texas Senate to Reject HB 186 Over Legal and Constitutional Concerns

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) urged Texas lawmakers to reject House Bill 186, warning that the proposal would…

2 months ago

Texas Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment to Deny Bail for Violent Repeat Offenders

The Texas Senate approved a measure that will allow judges to deny bail to individuals accused of serious violent crimes…

2 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.15.2025 — Crenshaw Pushes for U.S.-Mexico Alliance Against Cartels — Cornyn Attacks 'Crooked Ken' in New Ad — and More...

Rep. Crenshaw Pushes for U.S.-Mexico Alliance to Target Drug Cartels With illegal border crossings dropping, U.S. officials are shifting attention…

2 months ago

Texas Senate Advances 'Uvalde Strong' Bill to Improve School Shooter Response

A bill born from the tragedy at Robb Elementary is moving forward in the Texas Legislature, aiming to overhaul how…

2 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.14.2025 — Cruz Introduces Invest America Act — Nursing Home Protection Bill Passes — and More...

Senator Ted Cruz (R) announced a major step forward for his Invest America Act, a bill that would provide every…

2 months ago

Texas Senate Considers Bill to Ban NDAs in Child Sex Abuse Settlements

A Texas Senate committee is weighing legislation that would prevent child abusers, and the organizations that shield them, from hiding…

2 months ago

Texas House Votes to Get Rid of STAAR Exam in Schools

The Texas House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to eliminate the controversial STAAR exam, aiming to transform the way the…

2 months ago

Proxy Advisors Escape Scrutiny in Texas ESG Inquiry

Senator Paul Bettencourt (R) moved to subpoena investment giants BlackRock and State Street, demanding they testify before the Texas Senate…

3 months ago

Dennis Paul Receives Endorsement from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick After Announcing Run for Texas Senate

Shortly after announcing his candidacy for Texas Senate District 11, State Representative Dennis Paul (R) received a key endorsement from…

3 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Reach Deal on Property Tax Relief for Homeowners and Small Businesses

Texas legislators have struck a long-awaited deal on delivering billions in property tax relief, aligning the House and Senate on…

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