Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra
West Texas has been stuck in a loop of empty promises and tired politics from both sides. People here know the truth: those in power don’t really care about the hardworking folks in the oil fields, the veterans raising families, or the immigrants who worked hard to become citizens. It’s time for a c
The Supreme Court recently made a big decision about Texas' new voting map. They said Texas can use its new congressional districts for now. This map could help Republicans win more seats in the House. But a lower court had said some of these districts were unfair because they were drawn based on ra
The recent federal spending deal has brought a significant change for the hemp industry, especially in Texas. A last-minute addition to the bill bans hemp products with more than 0. 4 milligrams of THC, the active compound in marijuana. This move targets a loophole from the 2018 farm bill that allow
A Texas megachurch is making waves in the political arena with a unique training program for Christian candidates. Mercy Culture, based in Fort Worth, has launched Campaign University, an online course designed to prepare Christians for roles in local and national government. The course, led by Texa
President Donald Trump recently urged Texas Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps. This move aims to create more House seats that favor the GOP, helping them keep control in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump's push comes just before a special session of the Texas Legislature, wher
Texas is still a go for THC products. Governor Greg Abbott said no to a bill that would have banned all THC edibles. This means THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other goodies can keep selling. The bill would have been super strict, one of the toughest in the U. S. Why did Abbott veto it? Maybe he sa
Governor Greg Abbott made a bold move by vetoing a bill that aimed to ban THC products in Texas. This decision didn't sit well with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who had been a strong supporter of the ban. Abbott's reasoning? He believed the ban could lead to legal troubles and clash with federal laws. Inst
Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a big decision. He said no to a bill that would have banned all THC products in the state. This means people can still buy THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other items. The bill would have been one of the toughest in the country. It would have made it a crime to own,
