Now is not the time to celebrate. It’s time to escalate.
Tony McDonald
Gambling on Horses in Texas: The Straus Family Business
The Straus family used a small town to off-load risk and run an enrichment scheme that left vendors and bondholders out tens of millions of dollars.
The Retama Park Boondoggle: A Comprehensive Report
The dossier published today provides a full picture of the history of pari-mutuel gambling in Texas and its originator, the Straus family.
Pro-Life Leader Running Against Bailes
After the freshman Republican scored a 42% on the Pro-Life Scorecard, one of the leaders of Texas Right to Life has declared to take him on herself.
Houston Court Clears Way for Revenue Cap Lawsuit
The decision is a win for taxpayers and a loss for those city officials who think they are above the law.
Bexar GOP Chairman Attempts to Block Anti-Straus Resolution
Irony: Bexar GOP establishment is abusing parliamentary authority to block a resolution discussing … Joe Straus’s abuse of parliamentary authority.
Texas Wins Victory on Voter ID
Fifth Circuit overturns lower court ruling barring enforcement of the law.
Straus Lieutenant Leaves for Lobby While He Still Can
Gonzales certainly did his part this session to ‘earn’ his tax-funded payoff.
WSJ: Paxton Case is a ‘Political Prosecution’
The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal is taking notice of the political prosecution of Ken Paxton, and they don’t like what they see.
Explainer: House Republican Caucus Meeting
Answering questions regarding the recent meeting of the House Republican Caucus on speaker elections.