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Bad Takes: Corruption is the antithesis of participatory democracy, and Texas proves it
Politics is mired in big money, and that’s terrible for the future of our state and nation.
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Posted inTexas News
Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
Posted inSan Antonio News
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.’
Posted inTexas News
Poll: majority of Texas voters consider partisan gerrymandering a major problem
The survey comes as the State of Texas fights in court to uphold new political maps recently redrawn to favor Republicans.
Posted inTexas News
Most transgender Texans in new survey say they’re afraid and considering leaving the state
‘I never thought I would be so afraid to be here that all I wanted to do was run away,’ said one trans person preparing to move out of state.
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Bad Takes: It’s up to San Antonio residents to push back at extremist book bans
One group has counted 16,000 public-school book bans since 2021, ‘a number not seen since the Red Scare McCarthy era of the 1950s.’
Posted inTexas News
How Texas’ bathroom bill weaponizes transphobia against public institutions
A legal expert called the new anti-trans Texas bathroom law ‘the most plainly unlawful, undemocratic legislation I’ve seen in recent history.’
Posted inNews
Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses
Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint, but colleges and authorities may enforce some restrictions and criminal laws to maintain peace and order.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Camp Mystic plans partial reopening in 2026 after devastating floods
Officials said in an email to families that its Cypress Lake campus would reopen and that they are evaluating plans to rebuild its Guadalupe River site, where flooding killed 27 campers and staff.
Posted inTexas News
As Texas governor signs ‘bathroom bill,’ advocates warn of rising harassment of transgender people
The measure, which goes into effect Dec. 4, effectively bars trans people from using restrooms in government buildings and schools.
Posted inTexas News
Yet another suit filed in San Antonio federal court to challenge Texas’ Ten Commandments law
The suit is the latest challenging Texas’ requirement that public schools display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
Posted inCannabis News
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasts governor for executive order regulating THC
The culture war crusader said regulation of hemp is the equivalent of legalizing pot in Texas.
Posted inAbortion Rights
Texas bill to restrict abortion pills beefs up an existing legal tool for a new fight
HB 7, which passed the Legislature this month, allows private citizens to sue abortion pill providers and manufacturers, mirroring a 2021 law that allows private enforcement of abortion bans.
Posted inTexas News
Texas Rep. James Talarico officially launches bid for U.S. Senate
The former San Antonio school teacher promises to bring the fight to billionaires and lift up working class people of all political stripes.
Posted inCannabis
Gov. Greg Abbott plans executive order regulating THC in Texas
The move comes after the Texas Legislature couldn’t agree whether to regulate the growing industry or ban it completely.
Posted inNews
Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries
Currently, any Texas voter can cast a ballot in GOP primaries. The party wants to limit eligibility to registered members.
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Texas’ new parental consent law leaves school nurses confused about which services they can provide to students
The law’s authors urged districts to use “common sense.” But some nurses worry they could violate the law and face discipline for providing basic care without a parent’s approval.
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NY attorney general will intervene in Texas abortion pill access lawsuit
Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, said Texas has no authority to ‘impose its cruel abortion ban here.’
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Professors want to leave Texas because of tense political climate, survey says
Professors’ concerns included the state’s DEI ban and new limits to faculty influence at colleges and universities.
Posted inCannabis
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.