March 2, 2025
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
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Hijacked? How Democrats Chose the Speaker of the Texas House is out now.
A Republican-majority Texas House seemingly hijacked and coerced by the minority party. Just weeks before the session, the Texas House Republican Caucus had already chosen its nominee for Speaker. But in a stunning turn of events, that decision was overruled—by a coalition of Democrats and a minority of Republicans.
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Featured Amid Concerns Surrounding Texas Lottery, Senators Approve Courier Ban [[link removed]]
By Luca Cacciatore
Days after Texas Lottery commissioners faced widespread criticism from state lawmakers, Texas senators have sent a measure banning lottery courier services to the House for approval.
Senate Bill 28, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood), passed 31-0 in quick fashion on Thursday.
The measure will prohibit online couriers from allowing customers to purchase lottery tickets at a premium from brick-and-mortar stores without being physically present. In addition, SB 28 includes criminal misdemeanor offenses for violators.
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In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, businessman Nate Fischer extols an optimistic vision for personal and cultural greatness in the Lone Star State. Rather than shy away from our convictions, the founder and CEO of New Founding explains how conservative principles can serve to bring the right people and investment to Texas.
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State Texas A&M Regents Ban On-Campus Drag Shows [[link removed]]
The regents’ resolution acknowledged President Trump’s executive order banning the use of taxpayer dollars for the promotion of gender ideology. Lawmaker Confronts State Agency on DEI, Democrat Chair Melts Down [[link removed]]
Speaker Dustin Burrows quickly weighed in, issuing a statement suggesting Harrison’s questioning had crossed a line. Texas House Majority Backs School Choice Bill for the First Time [[link removed]]
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has made school choice a legislative priority, called the milestone a “remarkable achievement” for parents and educators.
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Local Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff [[link removed]]
Dremone Francis, charged in the capital murder of an HCSO deputy, was released on bond. Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student [[link removed]]
Molly Colleen Spears was arrested earlier this month on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student. Mass Arrests in Colony Ridge: Authorities Target Criminal Aliens [[link removed]]
Gov. Greg Abbott said the operation had been in the works with President Donald Trump’s border czar for months.
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