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December 29, 2024
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
As we head into the new year in just a few short days, Texas Scorecard is taking a look back at some of our biggest stories of 2024.
Here are a few we recapped this past week:
Featured
While 2024 has seen the border crisis continue under President Joe Biden, with President-elect Donald Trump taking office next month, Texans are hoping he will follow through with his promises to shut down the border.
The year began with the Biden administration prompting federal agents to cut state-installed razor wire barricades at Shelby Park, located in Eagle Pass, resulting in a standoff between the Texas National Guard and U.S. Border Patrol.
Year in Review
A Rough Year for Casino Gambling Interests in Texas
Pro-gambling efforts in Texas have faltered as key lawmakers lost primary elections.
Election Security Proponents Seek Improvements to Texas’ Laws
Following multiple instances of electioneering and other problems with election security in the state, Advancing Integrity is calling on lawmakers to strengthen the security of Texas elections in 2025.
Lawmakers Urged to Further Protect Texas Children
Although there are lengthy legal battles underway to protect children from sexually explicit material, Texas continues to face challenges with enforcement.
Texas Universities Need More Reform
As citizens protest indoctrination, where will boards of regents steer the state’s higher education institutions in 2025?
Advocates Press for a Ban on Taxpayer-funded Lobbying in 2025
Banning the practice is a priority of the Republican Party of Texas.
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