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University of Houston Is Gutting Its Gender and Sexuality Classes. That Won’t Stop Texas’ Crusade Against Higher Ed.

College administrators wrongly hope that anticipatory obedience will satisfy a GOP-run Texas Legislature that is increasingly hostile toward education.

by Andrew Joseph Pegoda

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Will a STAAR-Crossed Legislature Finally Enact Real Testing Reform? 

It’s on the agenda at the Texas Capitol, but advocates worry heavy-handed "accountability" will remain intact.

by Josephine Lee

Jul 23, 2025

The Texas GOP’s ‘Unprecedented,’ Risky Gerrymandering Scheme

A redistricting expert discusses Tom Delay, ‘dummymanders,’ and the long history of racial gerrymandering in the state.

by Justin Miller

Jul 03, 2025

Loon Star State: What the Lege Won’t Be Doing…

by Ben Sargent

Jun 17, 2025

A Caucus, if You Can Keep It

How small must their influence grow before House Democrats break with their collaborationist tradition?

by Justin Miller

Jun 10, 2025

Reefer Madness Returns to Texas with Dan Patrick’s THC Ban

If the governor signs SB 3 into law, thousands of jobs and billions in revenue could soon disappear.

by Kit O'Connell

Transgender rights flag Jun 04, 2025

Here Are the New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Texas Passed into Law

This session, the Legislature filed more anti-LGBTQ+ bills than ever before. The dozen that passed threaten to negatively impact queer Texans.

by Joelle DiPaolo

Jun 03, 2025

Will Texas Workers Ever Get a Break from the Summer Heat?

A long-awaited hearing on a proposed OSHA heat protection rule is set for June 16, but workers are uncertain to get relief under Trump.

by Josephine Lee

May 22, 2025

Loon Star State: Religion in Schools

by Ben Sargent

May 21, 2025

Texas Set to Create State Bitcoin Reserve

The latest version of the bill includes a previously nixed provision to allow Texans to donate crypto to the fund.

by Justin Miller

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