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North Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline won’t run for reelection

Schatzline, who represents Fort Worth, is one the most conservative members of the Legislature’s lower chamber.

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The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history

The Independent UK

Indigenous Peoples Day post revives debate over how the Alamo’s history should be told

The post from the official Alamo account was condemned by Republican Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who said “woke has no place at the Alamo.”

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Alamo Trust president resigns after Dan Patrick calls for her removal

The lieutenant governor has insisted that the Alamo’s story remain focused on the 1836 battle over broader narratives addressing Indigenous people and slavery.

The Texas Tribune

New legislative panels will investigate “facts and circumstances” of deadly Central Texas floods

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Camp Mystic leaders would be invited to testify before the committees, as part of what Speaker Dustin Burrows said would be a “comprehensive and thorough review.” The post New legislative panels will investigate “facts and circumstances” of deadly Central Texas floods appeared first on The…

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Party Discipline

Charlie Kirk defended the First Amendment. Texas betrays it in his defense.

Texas Observer

Dallas ICE shooting fuels political blame game

The rush to point fingers before local police confirmed a motive or the identity of the victims mirrors the rush to assign blame following Charlie Kirk's death.

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Texas A&M University president resigns after pressure over literature class that recognized more than two genders

Texas A&M University’s president is stepping down after facing criticism over a classroom video that showed a student objecting to a children’s literature lesson about gender, which led to the professor’s firing

The Independent UK

Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III to step down after a week of turmoil over viral classroom video

Calls for Welsh’s ousting intensified over his handling of a student’s complaints about gender identity discussions in a children’s literature class.

The Texas Tribune

Texas legislative committees will study freedom of speech on college campuses in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

The committees were made to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and come as university faculty have come under online scrutiny.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday called Abbott’s decision a pathway to full legalization of cannabis, including marijuana which is still federally illegal. Hemp-derived THC is legal.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions

The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Legislature’s long summer ends with Democrats marginalized, Republicans triumphant and unified

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 Texas Tribune

Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again

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.

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Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed

More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic credentials.

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Texas Legislature ends second special session marked by new political maps, slew of conservative wins

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.

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Most Texas THC products remain legal after GOP leaders fail to break legislative impasse

Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.

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Kerr County youth camps appeal to Dan Patrick on proposed floodplain restrictions

Camp Waldemar, Vista Camps and Camp Stewart ask the lieutenant governor for an expert to determine where cabins are located, want financial aid if pending camp safety bills pass.

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THC ban stalls out down the homestretch of Texas special legislative session

High priority bills that propose banning THC have not moved through the Texas House, as the current overtime session could conclude in the coming days.

The Texas Tribune

Spared from dissolution, Texas Lottery gets a second chance under new management

After months of controversy, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation must tackle poor sales and legislative scrutiny as it takes over the games on Sept. 1.

The Texas Tribune

A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

The Texas Tribune

How Texas' “bathroom bills” have evolved over a decade

More than 20 bills that would restrict restroom use for transgender people have been proposed since 2015, but their language — and reception — have shifted.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps

The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor said he might add more items to his agenda.

Sports Illustrated

The Amount of Money It Costs Cord Cutters to Watch Sports Just Keeps Going Up and Up

If you’re a sports fan who went streaming only, you should strongly consider going back to cable.

The Texas Tribune

Increased attention on Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu comes with more anti-Asian insults

“Is Gene Wu back in China?” state Sen. Mayes Middleton, a Galveston Republican, posted on X on Monday — the first day the House did not reach a quorum due to the absent Democrats.

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