“It’s time to empower Texas parents and provide additional educational opportunities so every Texas child can reach their dreams.”
Brandon Waltens
Senate Approves Extension to Texas’ Call for Convention of States
The original resolution, passed in 2017, was set to expire in 2025.
Texas Legislature is Halfway Through the Session. What’s Been Done?
Conservative leaders sound off on what has happened (and not happened) so far in the session.
Texas House Committee Prioritizes Gambling Expansion Over GOP Priorities
“This is corporate welfare at its worst by giving special privileges to existing wealthy and woke professional sports and gambling businesses.”
Amid Arrest Speculation, Trump to Hold First 2024 Rally in Waco
The rally comes on what could be an eventful week for the 45th president.
Pro-LGBTQ Resolution Pulled From House Calendar Following Pressure
The chamber was set to consider another resolution honoring Victor Holmes and Mark Phariss of Plano for making a “lasting, positive difference through their advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.”
Texas Senate Unanimously Confirms Jane Nelson as Secretary of State
The Senate had not previously confirmed a secretary of state since 2017.
Report: Senate Property Tax Plan ‘Falls Short’
“Any policy that keeps Texans from owning their own home, while at the same time forcing renters and businesses to carry a burden from which they get no relief, should not pass.”
Texas House to Vote on Honoring LGBTQ Activists Once Again
Five Republicans on the Democrat-led Resolutions Committee approved the pro-LGBTQ resolution, teeing it up for a vote by the full House.
Citizens Testify for Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Ban in Texas Senate
“Taxpayers are having to subsidize speech they don’t agree with.”