Longhorn fans, if you still plan on attending this year’s Red River Shootout in Dallas this Saturday (I wouldn’t recommend it), you might see your Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House at the game. Well, that depends on how tinted the windows are on the luxury boxes....
Dustin Matocha
Beware Moderates Rebranding
Mr. Geren is proudly launching a re-vamp of his campaign site today, declaring himself to be HD 99’s “conservative voice in Austin.”
Can UT’s Reputation Survive?
Can UT’s reputation survive serious allegations of corruption and malfeasance? Not as long as they go unanswered. Tony McDonald and I are asking our fellow Longhorns to begin demanding public accountability. [side_text]Call the Office of the Chancellor today and...
What Happened to Linda Harper-Brown?
State Rep. Linda Harper-Brown underperformed and underwhelmed this session.
2013’s Biggest Disappointments
Still feeling underwhelmed from the lack of conservative policy outcomes during the regular session? Your incumbent legislator’s underachievement is likely the primary source.
Is Purple the New Red?
Many conservatives were willing to go along with moderate establishment “leadership” rather than stand on conservative convictions.
Remembering Who Supported Medicaid Expansion
The Legislature issued a resounding NO on Medicaid expansion this session, after quietly trying to say yes.
Hilderbran for Comptroller?
Straus-appointed Ways & Means Chairman Harvey Hilderbran scored a D on the 2013 Fiscal Responsibility Index.
‘Optional’ ESF Protection (Updated)
Conferees and leaders from both chambers are tossing around the idea of simply giving the Legislative Budget Board the option to set a floor for the ESF.
Sarah Davis’ Misguided View of Government
Davis seems to only want limited government in certain areas.