“Simply put, the bill increases funding for the system without fixing it. And worse than that, it spends money that the state literally does not have.”
Cary Cheshire
Straus, Patrick Appoint Budget Conferees
The biggest fight will be over whether or not to raid the Rainy Day Fund, something Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has taken off the table and to which lawmakers should “Just Say No!”
Imperfect Ridesharing Legislation Passes Texas House
The flawed and complicated measure passed by a vote of 110-35 with conservative and liberal members on both sides of the legislation.
Texas House Committee Scuttles Constitutional Carry, Approves Compromise Carry
Keeping with their tactic of diluting what they cannot destroy, a Texas House committee chose to disappoint Second Amendment advocates and advance anemic legislation instead of adding Texas to the growing number of states that allow constitutional carry.
Texas House Lagging on Ethics Reform
Despite the rhetoric and promises almost all of the components of ethics reform are languishing in the Texas House.
Abbott Backs Weakened Version of Bathroom Bill
When asked about the issue, social conservatives overwhelmingly preferred SB 6 to Simmons’ legislation, saying it is substantially stronger and more robust.
Thomas McNutt Announces Campaign, Sets up Potential Rematch Against Byron Cook
McNutt’s announcement sets up a potential rematch in House District 8.
Is a Regent Battle Brewing in Aggieland?
Gov. Greg Abbott’s reshuffling of the Board of Regents could upset the balance of power at the state’s oldest public university.
Abortion Advocates Cheer Straus Shut-Down of Tinderholt
Their praise of Straus shows the kind of leader that the Speaker is and the truth behind the power that he holds.
Wall Street Journal Chastises House Republicans for Opposing School Choice
“Republicans in the Texas House have deep-sixed legislation passed by the state Senate creating tax-credit scholarships and education-savings accounts for low-income kids.”