The only Democratic upset during this month’s Texas House primaries occurred in southeast Tarrant County, fueled by a message advocating for generational change and challenging the established order. Junior Ezeonu, the 27-year-old Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem and City Council member, defeated eight-term incumbent state Rep. Chris Turner, a former leader of the Texas House…
Less than 0.5 percent of federal funds allocated for child care scholarships in Texas has been classified as “improper,” according to a report commissioned by Governor Greg Abbott. This investigation was initiated in response to allegations of a significant fraud scheme involving $110 million in child care funds in Minnesota. While experts have deemed the…
Bo French, a Republican candidate vying for the Texas Railroad Commissioner position, made a controversial statement on Friday, urging the Republican Party to adopt a more explicit stance on Islamophobia. He went as far as to suggest the U.S. should deport 100 million people, a figure that represents nearly one-third of the nation’s population. French,…
Voting rights organizations have initiated legal action against the Texas Secretary of State’s Office and various county election officials. The lawsuit aims to halt the removal of voters from the state’s rolls based on a federal database that is being utilized to verify citizenship. The plaintiffs argue that the state failed to adequately crosscheck its…
On Friday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick directed state senators to explore a wide array of policy topics in preparation for the upcoming legislative session. This includes areas such as prediction markets, data centers, and THC regulation, building upon an initial set of priorities that also highlighted concerns like the prevention of Sharia law and the…
Texas Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuits from 2021 Winter Storm The Texas Supreme Court has concluded lawsuits against power generators brought forth by tens of thousands of Texas residents and small businesses affected by the catastrophic winter storm of 2021. This storm not only caused significant financial losses but also resulted in hundreds of fatalities. In…
The effort to position Texas as the premier destination for businesses is gaining significant traction due to a robust collaboration between state legislators and the corporate sector. This was the consensus among lawmakers and business advocates who participated in a panel discussion in Dallas on Tuesday. The event, organized by The Texas Tribune at the…
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has outlined a broad agenda for the upcoming legislative session, focusing on key issues such as the potential secession of New Mexico counties into Texas, the expansion of data centers, and property tax relief. These priorities were presented in a list released on Thursday, reflecting Burrows’ commitment to addressing pressing…
A professor at Texas State University has initiated a federal lawsuit against the institution, seeking to prevent his termination. He claims the university retaliated against him for a speech he delivered off-campus discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The lawsuit, submitted on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Austin, aims to halt the dismissal of Idris Robinson,…
Texas Rivers and the Landscapes They Shape Flowing through the heart of Texas, the state’s rivers not only serve as vital waterways but also shape the surrounding landscapes, ecosystems, and communities. From the meandering paths of the Brazos River to the dramatic canyons carved by the Rio Grande, Texas rivers embody a rich tapestry of…
