More Sanctuary Counties for the Unborn in Texas are expected in the near future.
Commentary
Dickson: Sundown Becomes 31st City in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
“God has chosen us for a time such as this. I am proud that my community and our council stand behind the right to life,” Mayor Jonathan Strickland.
Dickson: Levelland Becomes 30th City in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
“Abortion does not help women, it destroys women and takes the life of their children.”
Hopper: Left-Wing Agenda Has Infiltrated the Texas State Guard
“Ultimately, what I witnessed on May 22 was a case of leadership boldly weaponizing the chain of command to indoctrinate a left-wing political agenda of cultural Marxism, critical race theory, and moral relativism upon military forces of the State of Texas.”
Peacock: Being Conservative is No Longer Enough
We don’t need to spend time calling Americans back to conservatism; we need to call them to faith in Jesus.
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Ellis: Looking at the House
Texas could be the key state in determining whether the Democrats will gain seats.
Norred: Joe Biden and Media Corruption
“We have a hard drive that does nothing but confirm what everyone has always known: Hunter Biden is a tragedy living off of his father.”
King: The Furor Over Herd Immunity
King argues there is a middle path between the competing beliefs of two groups of epidemiologists and medical researchers.
Woke Versus Winning
Donald Trump has kept faith with America. Look at the real results, and ignore the whining of “woke” pastors.
Rinaldi: The Forgotten House Speaker Race
The do-nothing purple session of 2019 is a reminder that the grassroots must demand a better House Speaker for 2021.
Malone: Last Call for Citizen Input on Texas Gun Rights
October 16 at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline for Texans to submit statements to the House Mass Violence Committee defending gun rights.
Lying With Facts?
Telling the truth requires that facts be offered in context, especially when it is inconvenient.
Ellis: The Trafalgar Effect
Routinely, Trafalgar’s data shows President Trump in better position than most pollsters because they attempt to quantify what is termed the “shy Trump voter.”
Sullivan: Politicians and Political Parties Are Tools, Not Idols
If establishment Republicans cannot be criticized for bad policies or even corruption during a session, or after a session, or the year before an election, or during an election, that leaves … when?
Jackie Schlegel: Defending Parents’ Rights
“I think stopping the bad legislation is probably the most important thing we’ve done.”
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Observations from the Recent Property Tax Hearings
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Nobody Is Above An Ethics Policy
Armin Mizani, a Keller City Councilman, submitted this commentary for EmpowerTexans.com and Texas Scorecard.
Property Tax Reform: Scope Creep Diverts Tax Dollars Away From Core Needs
“We cannot hand out corporate subsidies and simultaneously claim we lack sufficient tax revenue to meet our basic needs.”
Good News and Bad News on School Finance in Texas
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Bearing Arms at the Ballot Box: How to Fire Your Civil Bullet
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Richardson ISD Bond Proposal…FOUR new indoor football fields?
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Blank Checks and Blank Ballots: How to Lose Your Freedoms Without Thinking
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Sound Decisions vs. Sound Bites: Taking the Guesswork out of Voting
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Grassroots Texas Voting 101
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Clean Power Plan
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