After the Austin City Council reduced the police budget, APD is facing challenges due to staff shortages.
Emily Wilkerson
House Proposal Would Help End Patchwork of Local Regulations
As more cities pass ordinances contradicting state law, the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act would help restore the regulatory authority to the state.
Texas Legislator Calls Out ‘Anti-parent’ Texas Association of School Boards
“TASB claims to represent all school board members; they don’t. They don’t even represent individual school board members, they represent school boards as a governmental entity, often against the interests of students and parents.”
‘Texas Millstone Act’ Would Prohibit Gender Mutilation Procedures for People Under 26
As more people have been taken advantage of by greedy physicians, the Texas Millstone Act would help protect innocent people from these life-altering procedures.
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Charge Fentanyl Distributors With Murder
As the war on opioids such as fentanyl continues to grow, a new bill would add extra penalties to opioid producers and distributors.
Legislation Filed in Texas to Allow for Recalling US Senators
A new bill would help to recall senators who don’t serve the state’s best interest.
Lawmaker Makes Good on Promise, Files Legislation to Ban Drag Shows for Children
Republican State Rep. Bryan Slaton has filed a bill that would prohibit sexually oriented businesses from allowing a child to enter its premises.
State Rep. Bryan Slaton Spearheads New TEXIT Bill
The TEXIT Referendum Act would allow Texans to vote on whether the state should secede from the union.
Legislation Filed to Give Tax Credit to Couples Who Stay Married and Have Kids
“Get married, stay married, and be fruitful and multiply.”
Legislation Filed to Put Taxpayers in Control of Property Taxes
Two proposed pieces of legislation would have taxpayers vote to approve certain property taxes hikes.