Commentary

Explainer: House Republican Caucus Meeting
Explainer: House Republican Caucus Meeting
Answering questions regarding the recent meeting of the House Republican Caucus on speaker elections.
Governing Differences
Governing Differences
Getting conservative reforms passed isn’t a matter of time; it merely requires governing will.
So, You Didn’t Think Greg Abbott Was Serious?
So, You Didn’t Think Greg Abbott Was Serious?
He is now out raising money explicitly to fight against the obstructionists in the House.
A Hot Time In Austin
A Hot Time In Austin
For too long Joe Straus and his cronies have obstructed conservative reforms in the Texas House. Taxpayers have had enough.
Listen Up, GOP
Listen Up, GOP
Despite all the gains, the Republican Party seems to be failing their supporters.
Fiscal Index 2017 To Be Released At End Of First Called Session
Fiscal Index 2017 To Be Released At End Of First Called Session
Accountability Season begins when this special session ends.
Forced Annexation & Texans
Forced Annexation & Texans
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Your Local Officials Really Hate You
Your Local Officials Really Hate You
And they are using your tax dollars to lobby against taxpayer protections.
Killing Abbott’s Agenda
Killing Abbott’s Agenda
Sources: House Speaker Joe Straus’ lieutenants are actively working to undermine the special session agenda.
Texas Press Ignores Facts of Privacy Issues
Texas Press Ignores Facts of Privacy Issues
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Misguided Pit Bull Bans Demonstrate Need for Preemption
Misguided Pit Bull Bans Demonstrate Need for Preemption
Preemption has played a part in protecting Texans from locally imposed breed-specific legislation.
What is a Special Session?
What is a Special Session?
Every other year, for 140 days, there is a "regularly called session" of the Texas Legislature...so, what is a "special called session" and how does...