Politics
Politics news about Dallas County metro area including politics news about Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Denton and all the surrounding areas
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Texas Lawmakers Push to Censor School Library Books
In a move to protect the innocence of young minds, legislators in both the House and Senate have proposed bills that aim to limit the availability of sexually explicit content in the classroom. The bills, if passed, would prevent books and other reading materials with sexually explicit content from being…
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Proposal to exempt diapers, baby wipes, bottles, and a variety of other products from sales tax has been approved
New parents and mothers throughout the state are celebrating a major victory as the proposal to exempt diapers, baby wipes, bottles, and a variety of other products from sales tax has been approved. The proposal, which was put forward with the aim of providing greater financial relief to those raising…
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Texas Senate budget proposes billions for teacher raises and lower property taxes
The much-anticipated proposals put forth by the Senate Finance Committee have been delayed and will not be put up for a vote until the month of April. The committee, which is responsible for overseeing tax legislation, had previously indicated that the proposals would be presented to the Senate at a…
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Abbott Holds School Choice Rally at Capitol
Advocates, parents and educators across Texas flocked to the Capitol Building on Tuesday to rally for an expansion in funding for private schools. Republican Governor Greg Abbott spoke to around 200 supporters who travelled to Austin on a rainy day to champion School Choice measures, saying “we’re going to show…
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What are the options for transgender children seeking health care in Texas? A guide to understand your alternatives
Transition-Related Care: Understanding Gender-Affirming Practices and Therapies Transition-related care, or gender-affirming care, refers to a range of practices and therapies that aim to affirm a transgender person’s gender identity. This umbrella term includes not only social behavior and communication practices, but also healthcare treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty…
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Trump promises justice at Waco rally, branding himself the people’s warrior
Former President Donald Trump launched his first campaign rally of 2024 in Waco on Saturday, using the platform to cast himself as the champion of the American values and the sole protector against the country’s looming doom if he is denied a second term in the White House. Speaking to…
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Misconceptions by Republican Lawmakers: Transgender Texans and Doctors Assert Science-based Efficacy of Puberty Blockers and Hormone Therapy
Republican lawmakers in Texas are facing opposition from medical groups over a proposed bill that would block transgender children from accessing hormone therapies and puberty blockers. Senator Donna Campbell is championing a bill that would restrict such treatments, claiming that they lack sufficient scientific evidence to guarantee their safety and…
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Court ruling prompts Texas groups to resume funding abortions outside the state
In a landmark decision, a federal judge recently granted a preliminary injunction in February, effectively putting a stop to a limited number of prosecutors from pursuing legal action against individuals who aid Texans in traveling out of state to terminate a pregnancy. This ruling comes as a major victory for…