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June 23, 2024
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
In the latest move exposing tension between leadership in the House and the Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has publicly condemned Speaker Dade Phelan for effectively killing legislation aimed at mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
The measure passed the Texas Senate but was stalled in the House last year, sparking outrage among its proponents. Now Louisiana has beaten Texas by becoming the first state to pass the measure into law.
“Texas WOULD HAVE been and SHOULD HAVE been the first state in the nation to put the Ten Commandments back in our schools,” Patrick declared in a social media post.
The proposed measure was authored by State Sen. Phil King and passed by the Senate. However, when the legislation reached the House, Phelan allowed it to languish in committee, ensuring it never reached a floor vote by placing it on the calendar far too late.
“Every Texas Republican House member would have voted for it,” Patrick emphasized. “But, SPEAKER Dade Phelan killed the bill by letting it languish in committee for a month, assuring it would never have time for a vote on the floor. This was inexcusable and unacceptable. Putting the Ten Commandments back into our schools was obviously not a priority for Dade Phelan.”
Senate Bill 1515 sought to require Texas public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in each classroom, a move aimed at recognizing America’s historical and cultural heritage and instilling foundational values in students.
Patrick accused Phelan of pandering to the Democrats who support his speakership, saying, “Here is the bill that Speaker Dade Phelan killed because the Democrats who put him in power opposed it.
“SB 1515 will bring back this historical tradition of recognizing America’s heritage and remind students all across Texas of the importance of a fundamental foundation of American and Texas law: the Ten Commandments,” he added.
Featured
Now that Texas Children’s Hospital’s sterilization practices on minors have been exposed, the state of Texas has taken action and Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into the medical center.
This follows a second whistleblower coming forward and alleging that TCH medical professionals had committed Medicaid fraud within the sex-change program.
Investigative journalist and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute Chris Rufo confirmed with a spokesperson for the attorney general that Paxton is currently investigating the Medicaid fraud at the hospital. According to Rufo, the only two possible avenues for the investigation are civil and criminal.
State
Patrick’s Sunset Commission Appointments Set to Scrutinize State Agencies
The Sunset Advisory Commission evaluates state agencies’ purpose and performance.
ANALYSIS: State Speech Police Vote to Target Citizens
Political speech on social media may now land Texans in hot water.
“Grooming Grounds”: How a Statewide Network Seeks to Sexualize Students
The organization promotes secrecy.
Local
Trio Indicted for Corruption in Houston’s Midtown
The group allegedly laundered about $8.5 million and spent it on “flashy cars, nice houses, super living, trips, and pornography.”
Round Rock ISD Uses Taxpayer Money on Sexual Identity Swag
A public information request revealed that the district spent more than $600 dollars on rainbow fans and stickers.
Dallas GOP Chair Allen West Calls for County Election Audit
The new Dallas County Republican Party chairman said the county processes have been a concern for some time.
Federal
Missouri’s Attorney General Pledges to Sue New York Over Trump Trials
“It’s Time to Restore the Rule of Law,” said AG Bailey.
Indictment Alleges Connection Between Sinaloa Drug Cartel and Chinese Underground Banking
The number of Chinese nationals encountered at the southwest land border is already higher this fiscal year than any of the preceding three years.
US Sen. Cruz Questions Biden Administration Over Dismissal of 350,000 Illegal Alien Removal Cases
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz along with 20 other senators questioned the Biden administration’s dismissal of more than 350,000 illegal alien removal cases.
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