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Texas Rep. Brian Harrison Calls for Special Session to Combat Sharia Law
Following the McKinney City Council’s approval of a mosque relocation and other incidents involving Texas residents, Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison is calling for the Texas Legislature to enter a special session to address the threat of Sharia law. Last week, Harrison posted an interview on WBAP with radio host Matt Locke to discuss why he is… -
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Paxton Warns 110 Texas Cities They Cannot Raise Property Taxes Above State Limit
On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he sent letters to more than 100 Texas cities, notifying them that they are prohibited from raising property taxes on residents above the no-new-revenue rate. Paxton’s letter informs the 110 cities that they “are subject to the enforcement provisions and penalties established under SB 1851 and may… -
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‘Sharia Takeover’? What Conservatives Miss in the Debate Over Airport Foot Washing
Conservatives who are serious about combatting the threat of Islamism need to be very careful not to undermine our case by attacking reasonable accommodations for peaceful Muslims. Muslim reformer M. Zuhdi Jasser has long warned against the threat of Islamism, the political approach to Islam that aims at conquest and subjugation. However, he also has… -
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Abbott Targets School Predators With Proposal for Mandatory 10-Year Prison Terms
Earlier this week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new initiative aimed at protecting students in Texas schools from abuse. During a visit to Lubbock on Tuesday, Abbott announced his initiative to combat abuse in public schools, targeting educators who engage in inappropriate relationships with students. During fiscal year 2026, there were more than 1,600 allegations… -
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Talarico’s Record Includes Votes Against Bail Reform, Crime Penalties, and Police Funding Measures
Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has a lengthy record from his time in the Texas Legislature, where he voted against several bills addressing bail, criminal penalties, and police funding. Talarico has served in the Texas Legislature since 2018, first representing House District 52 and then House District 50 since 2023. During his tenure, he… -
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DFW Airport’s Planned Muslim Ablution Stations Draw Congressional Criticism
A newly uncovered document from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows that Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will install dedicated Muslim ablution stations at a cost of $300,000. The project includes two stations in Terminal D. “[The] project consists of adding Ablution stations to existing concourse level restrooms in Terminal D, one Men’s… -
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Texas Opens Nation’s 1st Detransition Clinic. Other States Should Follow.
While many states have banned gender procedures for kids, Texas is going a step further, launching the nation’s first detransition clinic. When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Texas Children’s Hospital and a Dallas-area doctor in February, he accused them of illegally transitioning minors and using Medicaid funds to cover the procedures. Now, a settlement… -
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McKinney Mosque Vote Sparks Recall Effort Targeting Mayor, 3 Council Members
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—After the McKinney City Council unanimously voted to approve a mosque relocation proposal, a group of residents is now pushing a recall effort against several members of the council. On Wednesday, Ashley Marie, a local resident, announced on X that a recall effort was underway. (Marie is not her real last… -
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Paxton Secures Emergency Order Protecting Newborn Baby Diagnosed With Heart Condition
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a Dallas County case to protect the life of a newborn baby boy who was diagnosed in utero with a serious heart condition. The child, known as baby Gabriel, was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition in which the left side of the heart is… -
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Texas Colleges Could See Funding Tied to Graduation, Student Progress
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is recommending a performance-based funding model for Texas public universities and colleges that would prioritize measurable, student-focused outcomes. According to the new funding plan, the formula would calculate funding based on measurable, student-focused outcomes “that align with Texas’ strategic plan for higher education and state and regional workforce needs.”… -
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How Paxton and Talarico Would Tackle Texas’ Affordability Problem
While campaigning in North Texas last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat state Rep. James Talarico offered differing plans for tackling affordability issues facing Texans. Paxton, who held an event in Allen, discussed his plan for addressing affordability, which he called “Protecting the Texas Promise.” Paxton’s plan centers on reducing taxes for homeowners… -
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A Conservative Was Thrown Out of a School Board Meeting for Reading a Book Available in School Libraries. Her Lawsuit Could Have Major Ramifications.
A Texas conservative activist is suing the Houston Independent School District after the school board removed her from a meeting for reading sexually explicit passages from a book available in the district’s school libraries. Bonnie Wallace, who lives in the Texas Hill Country, has attended multiple school board meetings to show trustees that books containing… -
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Galveston County Attorney Calls Challenge to Election Maps a ‘Desperate Ploy’
Galveston County voters have filed an emergency petition for a writ of mandamus asking the Texas Supreme Court to block the county from implementing new precinct maps for the November election. In June, the Galveston County Commissioners Court adopted a 2026 map that established new precinct boundaries for county commissioners, justices of the peace, and… -
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Texas Children’s Hospital to Open 1st Detransition Clinic Under Paxton Settlement
Just a few months after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital, the facility has 90 days to implement a detransition clinic. In February, Paxton sued Texas Children’s Hospital and a Dallas-area doctor for illegally transitioning children and engaging in Medicaid fraud, which made taxpayers cover the costs for… -
Abbott Orders Audit of Texas Data Centers, Pausing Future Grid Connections
Earlier this week, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of data centers seeking to connect to the Texas grid, effectively pausing future data center projects until the review is complete. Abbott’s order directs the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conduct… -
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Talarico Wants to Abolish the Agency Fighting Gangs and Human Trafficking
Some politicians hide their extreme ideas until they get into office. But in the race to represent Texas in the Senate, James Talarico is campaigning on his. Talarico is a Democrat state representative challenging Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate. More importantly, he is a self-proclaimed “Christian who hates Christianity,” someone who claims to love… -
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McKinney City Council Unanimously Approves Mosque After Hours of Public Opposition
MCKINNEY, Texas—The McKinney City Council on Tuesday night approved a proposed mosque relocation despite hours of opposition from residents in a meeting that drew hundreds of attendees. Last month, the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval for the proposal to the City Council for final consideration. The McKinney Islamic Association already… -
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Texas School Board Keeps Gender-Neutral Dress Code Linked to Former DEI Council
Despite objections from two trustees, the Midlothian Independent School District in Texas voted to keep a gender-neutral dress code that Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison says was created by a diversity, equity, and inclusion council established in 2020. Documents Harrison provided to the Daily Signal show that, in 2020, the diversity council for the district… -
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Texas Approves Classic Learning Test for Public College Admissions
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved the use of the Classic Learning Test, or CLT, for admissions at Texas public colleges and universities. In a July 23 letter to university chancellors and presidents, Commissioner of Higher Education Wynn Rosser informed them that institutions may consider the CLT as a factor when admitting students…. -
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New Film Highlights Concerns Over Sharia Law, Islamic Expansion in Texas
On July 4, a documentary titled “Remember the Alamo: Don’t Sharia My Texas” was released, drawing attention from supporters and critics alike over its information on Islam. The film, created by Chris Burgard, argues that there is a coordinated effort to introduce Sharia law into American society, with Texas serving as the primary target. Throughout…