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Younger: School Vouchers are Worth the Risk
Conservative critics of school vouchers rightly worry about government intrusion, but they misunderstand the risks of doing nothing.
Commentary: There Is No School Choice Without Education Freedom
At this crucial time, it is imperative that we demand real school choice that puts parents in control rather than government bureaucracies.
Dickson: Normangee Becomes 44th City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
With the City of Normangee passing the ordinance, there are now only two cities in Leon County that have yet to outlaw abortion.
You’re A Ruler… But What Kind?
The Old Testament’s Gideon provides a cautionary tale.
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Hall: Vote ‘No’ on Prop 2 Campaign Urges Voters to Reject Property Tax Increases
The constitutional amendment will guarantee rising property taxes.
On Being Happy Warriors
There is no end to the litany of things about which to be angry – but it doesn’t mean we have to be endlessly upset.
Pratt: Part of Texas Big Freeze Showed More Money and Regulation, Not a Solution
“Those who claim the solution to a problem is always more money or more government regulation … are demonstrably wrong.”
Imposing Agendas
It is up to the politician to have a plan to meet the citizens’ demands.
Waller: Chinese Backdoor Threatens Next Texas Blackout
Houston has a problem.
Lawson: The Opportunity to Stop Vaccine Mandates Is Fading
“It is not ok for an employer to force vaccines on employees. It is an assault on the liberty of individual employees to do so.”
Haynes: Federal Grants Push Critical Race Theory Into Texas Classrooms
Federal funding to reopen schools could contain a Trojan horse for critical race theory.
Glover: Course Correcting Texas Public Education
The goal of the socialist progressive left is to break down our society. A primary way is to target the most vulnerable: children.
Chipping Away
If we are to govern our republic, we must first govern ourselves.
Martin: Keller ISD’s Timber Creek High School is Brewing Division
Teachers are politicizing the classroom and doxxing parents who speak out about it. Something needs to change.
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Does Burrows Stand By Bonnen?
House GOP Caucus chairman must answer for his role.
Commentary: Fiscal Conservatism, R.I.P.
Last week the House passed a two-year, $2 trillion budget deal that undoes the last vestiges of the Budget Control Act, the hardest won fiscally conservative gains in a decade.
Commentary: Will a Blue Texas Be Gov. Abbott’s Legacy?
This session was one that has the left basking in the glory of victory.
Commentary: Pete Olson’s Retirement
With Olson’s retirement, the 22nd District moves from the strong challenger category to a top national target for both parties.
A Place of Rest
George Washington had Mount Vernon. Thomas Jefferson had Monticello. Where is yours?
Bonnen’s Backroom Offer
House Speaker and his Republican Caucus chairman want us to target specific Republican legislators, and offered us media credentials in return.
Commentary: Democrat Candidates Evading Radical Left Brand
A growing list of Democrat nominees claim to be “moderate.” Should they be taken seriously?
Autopsy Report: Klick Killed Election Integrity Legislation
It’s impossible to review the legislative session as it pertains to election integrity and conclude anything other than Klick cutting off conservative reforms at the knees.
Commentary: Wendy Davis to Challenge Rep. Roy
There is no question the money will fly for this impending campaign that will attract national media coverage.
Commentary: Lone Star Agenda Aims to Unite Texas Republicans
“The Lone Star Agenda is designed to UNITE all Republicans with our Republican leaders to Save Texas in 2020—and as a result, Save America!”