Many conservatives are left wondering, “If Bailes is one of us, why is he so clearly aligned with those against us?”
Cary Cheshire
Doug Miller Takes Donors for a Ride
Miller has refused to answer questions relating to an $800 monthly car lease for a “campaign vehicle.”
The Conservative Outsider vs. The Insider’s Insider
Texans are looking for outsiders – principled leaders who can enter a political process that’s become more about self-interest than selfless service and fight for taxpayers rather than against them.
A Failure to Lead
For better or worse, the nation looks to Texas for pioneering leadership on conservative issues.
Reinforcing the Need for Reform
TPPF argues that school choice would benefit both children and taxpayers.
Will Texas Legislators Protect Organ-Trafficking Abortionists Next Session?
Over the past few weeks Texans have been horrified by gruesome revelations concerning Planned Parenthood trafficking the body parts of aborted babies. Unfortunately, if some members of the Texas House had their way, investigative journalism would have become an...
Legislators’ Shameless Self Promotion
With the 84th Legislative Session in the history books, lawmakers are returning to their districts to kick off their re-election campaigns. But they know conservative voters demand results, so many Republican lawmakers are showing off various awards as proof of their...
Smith Goes to Austin, Brings Washington (DC)
Supporters of big government almost got away with one this session. There, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and their ally, State Rep. Wayne Smith (R-Baytown) worked together to cut the legs out from under small businesses seeking relief in the...
More of What We Already Know
Last week, Dr. Mark Jones of Rice University unveiled his spread of the Texas Senate from left to right. As with the House, the study once again validates the accuracy of the Fiscal Responsibility Index. This session, the Texas Senate served as the conservative anchor...
Bullseye on Final Passage
While the “token victory” of licensed open carry legislation was moving through the legislature, campus carry was left languishing by the coalition government of liberal House Republicans and Democrats. The measure was passed by the Senate but its House counterpart...