“This is corporate welfare at its worst by giving special privileges to existing wealthy and woke professional sports and gambling businesses.”
Brandon Waltens
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.”
‘Missed Opportunity’: No Legislation Filed in Senate to End In-state Tuition for Illegals
A recent poll of Republican voters in Texas found that 75 percent said they would support eliminating in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
Surge of Illegal Aliens Costs Texas Taxpayers $13.4 Billion Annually
“Lawmakers have just two and half months to take action to bring down the state’s enormous price tag for illegal immigration.”
Texas House Votes to Honor LGBTQ Advocacy Groups
The resolution celebrates LGBTQ associations for being a “powerful advocate for the dignity and prosperity of all Texans.”