Despite senators just last week having expressed serious misgivings about nominees to the University of Texas Board of Regents, the Nominations Committee today forwarded those nominees to the full Senate with just one vote dissenting. Misgivings were offered by the...
Recently, freshman State Rep. Matt Rinaldi (R-Irving) has responded to the call by Governor Abbott to address what has become a “patchwork quilt of bans and regulations that is eroding the Texas model.” His first target? Plastic bag bans which have crept from...
In recent years the cost of higher education has skyrocketed exponentially, pricing more and more Texans out of many college options as administrators rampantly raise tuition and fees. In an effort to control the issue, State Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) has...
Local elected officials should be able to make their case to the voters if the officials want to increase their property taxes over 4%.
Transportation has become a major issue in the state of Texas with rising population and business growth placing greater strain on the existing infrastructure. The issue was even highlighted in a campaign advertisement by Governor Abbott where he claimed “a guy in a...
Sen. Nelson’s tax relief proposal is strong and permanent because it would grow the homestead exemption alongside rising home values.
Conservative and faith-based leaders from around Texas gathered in Austin Tuesday as part of Texas Faith and Family Day. Organized by Texas Values, the event also featured speakers from Concerned Women of America- Texas, Texas Eagle Forum, Women Wellness Coalition of...
On Tuesday, newly minted Governor Greg Abbott addressed a joint session of the Texas Legislature to set forth his policy proposals for the 84th Legislature. In his remarks, Abbott made clear that he intends to follow through on promises he made during his campaign and...
Members should be placed on committees where they can’t brazenly shill for personal enrichment.
The passage of campus carry gives a clear indication that the Texas Senate has undoubtedly become more conservative and more willing to lead this session.