Michael Quinn Sullivan

Michael Quinn Sullivan is the publisher of Texas Scorecard. He is a native Texan, a graduate of Texas A&M, and an Eagle Scout. Previously, he has worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine contributor, Capitol Hill staffer, and think tank vice president. Michael and his wife have three adult children, two sons-in-law, and a dog. Michael is the author of three books, including "Reflections on Life and Liberty."
On ‘Sanctuary Cities,’ House Reaction Is Inaction

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On ‘Sanctuary Cities,’ House Reaction Is Inaction

After recent exposure for killing immigration enforcement initiatives over the past several sessions, and doing nothing on the issue since it heated up this summer, the Texas House is belatedly responding to citizens’ frustrations with “sanctuary cities” by holding a...

Being Thankful For Liberty

Being Thankful For Liberty

We pause today as a nation to give thanks to the Almighty for the blessings of liberty on our shores. But it is important to remember that our American experience did not actually begin with liberty. Rather, our history began with an early — though equally destructive...

Empowering Texans By Restoring Justice

Empowering Texans By Restoring Justice

Who should our system of justice serve, the government or the citizenry? The answer seems obvious. Yet in too many real and practical ways, the justice system of the 21st century has devolved into one more focused on serving itself than serving the people. In Texas...

Big Ag Fight Over Big Ag Fees

Big Ag Fight Over Big Ag Fees

A fight is brewing over a proposed multi-million-dollar fee hike from the state’s Department of Agriculture, with the state’s lieutenant governor telling the agency to “put the brakes on” it. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has said his agency needs the new funds...

Straus Caught: Dirty Tricks In Bexar County

Straus Caught: Dirty Tricks In Bexar County

An employee of House Speaker Joe Straus was allegedly caught this afternoon stealing campaign literature left by one of his opponents for the Republican primary nomination. Straus currently represents House District 121 in Bexar County. Jeff Judson and Sheila Bean are...

Threatened With Jail

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Threatened With Jail

Greetings from Corsicana, where tonight I learned just how big a thug State Rep. Byron Cook really is. And how scared he is of the truth. Despite flooding rains and strong winds, people rallied outside Cook’s campaign kick off. Cook is the "Republican" who killed a...