Texas Standard Texas collects data on trans residents through state IDs
Dec 16, 2025
Lauren McGahee, an investigative reporter, and Alexandra Hart, a Texas Newsroom reporter, dive into Texas's controversial policy preventing transgender individuals from updating their gender markers on state IDs. They discuss the state's tracking of those attempting changes and the concerns surrounding privacy and legal targeting. The dangers posed by the new bathroom law and the implications of a potential registry for trans residents are also highlighted, raising critical questions about data collection and personal safety in Texas.
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Army Shifts Focus To Western Hemisphere
- The Army created a new Western Hemisphere Command focused on the Americas by merging three commands.
- Officials frame it as restoring regional dominance, but experts warn aggressive postures risk alienating Latin American partners and benefit rivals like China.
Experts Warn Of Historical Resentment Risks
- Experts caution that heavy-handed military approaches revive historical resentments in Latin America.
- Bradley Bowman warned arrogance or unnecessary aggression could hand influence to China.
New Law Expands Regents' Curriculum Power
- Senate Bill 37 lets regents review university curricula to ensure workforce alignment and restrict teaching on race and gender.
- The audits respond to controversies and aim to check that classes match their advertised descriptions.
