The Texan

The Texan boasts a dynamic and skilled team dedicated to delivering news to the public free from the bias often seen in traditional media. Leading the team is Drew White, the senior editor, who has extensive experience in public policy at both the state and federal levels. In the crucial final weeks of the 86th Legislature, The Texan's devoted reporters will be spotlighting key policy matters that impact the state, such as property tax reform, school funding, abortion rights, border security, and the ongoing budget discussions. Furthermore, The Texan will provide updates on Texas lawmakers in Washington D.C., cover statewide election campaigns, and showcase profiles of individuals who exemplify the spirit of Texas.

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First Liberty Claims Waco Violated Pastor’s Free Speech at Public Park Event

1 day ago | thetexan.news | Kim Roberts

A pastor in Waco, who has been limited by the city in where he can evangelize, is working to get assurances that he’ll be free to share his faith at events held in public parks.
AI, Technology, Social Media Legislation Roundup: Bills Taken Up During 89th Session

2 days ago | thetexan.news | Cameron Abrams

In an ever-evolving digital environment, the Texas Legislature took proactive measures during the 89th Legislative Session to pass bills that will work to regulate and oversee the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology within the state. To the surprise of some, Gov. Greg Abbott made the announcement during his State of the State address at the beginning of February that the establishment of a Texas Cyber Command is one of his emergency items for the session.
Cox, Sanford Face Off in Runoff to be Next Mayor of McKinney

2 days ago | thetexan.news | Kim Roberts

McKinney residents are set to decide whether Bill Cox or Scott Sanford will be their next mayor. The two are in a runoff election that concludes on June 7. Current McKinney Mayor George Fuller was term-limited and ineligible to run for a third term. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?mx? E96 |2J b 6=64E:@?[ r@I C646:G65 cf A6C46?E @7 E96 G@E6 H9:=6 $2?7@C5 82C?6C65 c` A6C46?E]k^DA2?mk^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m|4z:??6J :D 2 C2A:5=J 8C@H:?8 4:EJ :? }@CE9 %6I2D H:E9 2 >65:2?
BlackRock Removed From ‘Fossil Fuel Boycotter’ List by Texas Comptroller

3 days ago | thetexan.news | Brad Johnson

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has removed BlackRock from the list of “fossil fuel boycotters” from whom the state is required to divest its funds. For nearly three years, BlackRock — one of the world’s largest investment firms — has been top of the target list for Texas Republicans who’ve viewed the company as having pushed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics in the financial world. kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 %6I2D {68:D=2EFC6 A2DD65 $6?2E6 q:== W$qX `b :? a_a`[ H9:49 :?
Gov. Abbott Signs Laws Targeting Bail for Violent Repeat Offenders

3 days ago | thetexan.news | Holly Hansen

Sitting behind more than a dozen photos of murder victims at Crime Stoppers of Houston, Gov. Greg Abbott joined victims’ families, members of law enforcement, and a slew of elected officials to sign new criminal justice and bail reform bills Tuesday. “Hundreds of Texans have been murdered by violent criminals who had previously been arrested and released on easy bail,” said Abbott. “Judges have had far too much discretion to set easy bail policies for violent criminals.”kA 5:ClQ=ECQmx?
Tarrant County Approves New Commissioner Precinct Boundaries for 2026

3 days ago | thetexan.news | Kim Roberts

After several hours of public comments and discussion, on June 3, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted 3 to 2 to redraw district boundaries for the 2026 primary and general elections. The biggest changes will be made to the boundaries of Districts 1 and 2, currently held by Democrats Roderick Miles and Alisa Simmons, respectively. They opposed the new district boundaries. kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%2CC2?E r@F?EJ yF586 %:> ~’w2C6[ 6=64E65 :?
Education Legislation Roundup: Bills Addressed During 89th Session

3 days ago | thetexan.news | Cameron Abrams

With the curtains falling on the 89th Regular Legislative Session, education stood out as a dominant theme, where debates over increasing funding and Gov. Greg Abbott’s flagship priority, school choice, took center stage. Abbott made implementing an education savings account (ESA) program his top legislative priority for the last several years, pursuing a full-out campaign assault on anti-school choice members in the 2024 primary and runoff elections. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?
Department of Justice Sues Texas for Offering In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens

3 days ago | thetexan.news | Cameron Abrams

Trump’s U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas, challenging provisions of the Texas Education Code that allow illegal aliens to qualify for in-state tuition.
Fourth Reading: The Ones You’d Least Expect

4 days ago | thetexan.news | Brad Johnson

Good morning,The 89th Legislative (Regular) Session is now in the rearview mirror. Much of it did not really turn out as I thought it would at the beginning; for one, there were a lot fewer punches thrown than I expected… though there were far more broken gavel heads tossed into the well like live grenades than I anticipated. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmqFE x 5:8C6DD] %92?<D E@ 6249 2?5 6G6CJ @?6 @7 J@F 7@C 7@==@H:?8 2=@?8 5FC:?8 E9:D H:=5 C:56]k^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQm%9:D ?6HD=6EE6C :D >J 72G@C:E6 E9:?8 x 86E E@ 5@ :?
Texas Legislature Finalizes $338 Billion 2026-2027 Biennial Budget

4 days ago | thetexan.news | Brad Johnson

A final deal was struck in the closing days of the 89th Regular Session on a $338 billion biennial budget, the one constitutional requirement of the Texas Legislature each time it convenes for the first five months of every odd-numbered year.