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May 26 2025POLITICS

Texas Schools May Soon See the Ten Commandments on Classroom Walls

Texas is on the brink of a significant change in its public-school classrooms. The state's House of Representatives has given the green light to Senate Bill 10. This bill, if it becomes law, will require every public-school classroom in Texas to display the Ten Commandments. The bill's journey isn't over yet. It needs to go back to the Senate for final approval befor...

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Why is Texas pushing for biological sex data in health records?

A new law has been passed in Texas. It wants all health records to show a patient's biological sex. This includes any issues with sexual development. Many people are worried about this. They fear it could out transgender people to doctors who might not be supportive. The law is now with the Senate. They have to decide if they agree with the House's version. The Hous...

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Moms Get a Break: New Texas Law for Car Pool Lanes

A new law in Texas is set to make life a bit easier for mothers. The Texas House has passed a bill allowing pregnant women and parents to use car pool lanes even when they are driving alone. This change is seen as a small but meaningful step towards supporting mothers in the state. The idea for this bill came from an incident in July 2022. A pregnant woman was p...

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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Side of Health Insurance

In Texas, a recent event shook the health insurance world. The CEO of a major private health insurance company was fired. This happened after he admitted to using private investigators to dig into the lives of customers and lawmakers. The CEO, Mark Sanders, was the head of Superior HealthPlan. He was let go by his parent company, Centene. This all started during a he...

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

The Battle for Texas House Speaker: Conservatives Clash

In the heart of Texas, a critical election is about to take place. The Texas House, controlled by Republicans, is choosing its next leader. The candidates? Two conservative Republicans. But don't be fooled by their similar ideologies; the fight for this position has been fierce. Let's talk about the key players. On one side, there are the establishment Republicans, ...

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

A Last-Minute Stay: Texas Man’s Death Row Drama

On Thursday night, Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was just hours away from execution. His crime? The “shaken baby” death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, back in 2003. But as Roberson prayed in his cell, a legal battle was unfolding. A group of Texas House members believed his conviction was wrongful and fought to stop the execution. Just before midnight, t...

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Texas House Shakeup: Is Big Change Really Coming?

Republican lawmakers are challenging the speakership of Dade Phelan, aiming to reshape the Texas House. Challengers Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson argue that Phelan's leadership has alienated conservative voters and failed to deliver on key promises. They point to recent primary losses and the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton as evidence of this disconte...

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