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April 03, 2022
Parental Rights Advocates Upset After Abbott Echoes Teachers Union’s Endorsements
by Brandon Waltens
After winning the Republican primary election nearly one month ago, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is wading into the state legislative runoffs.
Although Abbott had previously given his approval to a slate of incumbent lawmakers heading into the primary, this week he began ramping up endorsements in open runoff races—largely to candidates aligned with the establishment against conservative challengers.
Statewide
Rep. Bryan Slaton: Beto Could Be Committee Chair in Texas House
“What they don’t want to tell you is that if Beto was running for Texas House of Representatives, he could be a chairman.”
Abortion Funds Threaten Legal Action Against State Rep. Briscoe Cain
Cain sent a cease-and-desist letter to abortion funders in Texas. Now the abortion funds are alleging defamation.
Texas Lawmakers Signal Support for School Districts Removing Sexually Explicit Books
In a signal to school officials statewide, Texas lawmakers sent a letter commending Granbury Independent School District for “courageous leadership.”
California Leaves National School Board Association Before Texas
California joins 19 other states in leaving the controversial organization that referred to parents as “domestic terrorists” last September.
Local
Harris County Jail Releases Hundreds of Defendants
“This is just the latest example of dysfunction and incompetence from Harris County leadership.”
Keller Parents Confront School Board: ‘These Books Are Not Meant for Kids’
“A lot of parents out there don’t know what’s going on.”
Fort Worth Superintendent Leaving 2 Years Earlier Than Expected
Superintendent Kent Scribner will leave the district this August instead of in 2024, when his contract ends.
Austin ISD’s ‘Pride Out’ Party: Drag Queens & Hazardous Sexual Behaviors for Kids
“If kids are getting drag queens I think it’s only fair that they also get strippers.”
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