Taxpayers should expect all aspects of the appraisal district to be run transparently.
Commentary
It’s All A Joke
Socialists, progressives, communists, and Marxists are the flat-earthers of political and economic thought. They are not intellectuals sincerely seeking truth; they are the fall-guys in a long, deadly, sick joke.
Dickson: Lindale Becomes 42nd City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
The vote made the city of Lindale the third city to outlaw abortion last week.
Seizing Opportunities… Or Squandering Them
You and I must decide what we will do to make Texas count, and ensure the Lone Star State continues as a force for good influencing the world.
Dickson: Shallowater Becomes 41st City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
“I am proud of my fellow council members for unanimously voting to make Shallowater a sanctuary city for the unborn.” – Councilman David Bruegel
MOST RECENT
Hall: Abbott Fails to Protect Texas Drivers From More Road Fees and Debt
Taxpayers got little meaningful toll road reform again this session, as lawmakers chose to avoid tackling the most pressing issues facing drivers.
Bovard: The Texas Supreme Court Just Put A Chink In Section 230’s Armor. Congress Should Finish The Job.
In addition to censorship, interpretations of Section 230 have allowed Big Tech to escape accountability for enabling horrendous trafficking.
America the Exceptional
The left wants to destroy America by convincing us we’re common. We’re not. And we never have been.
Bovard: 5 New Big Tech Antitrust Bills Are a ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Moment for Republicans
The “techlash” is finally more than just strongly worded letters, pointed questions with little follow-through, or made-for-YouTube chest-thumping at congressional hearings.
A Lasting Impact
Culture pushes us to rate our value by the number of likes and retweets we get from our most recent hot-take. We hope that by “going viral” we will be remembered. It’s not real.
Overturning Tables
The fake Jesus of the modern age is a virtue-signaling tool of the elite, urging obedience to the whims of the self-anointed intelligentsia. The real Jesus drove them out with a whip.
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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Commentary: Texas’ Big 3 Riding Too Far Out Front on Tax Swap Idea
“It is a policy I generally favor but, even liking the idea, I cannot support it without knowing the detail.”
Commentary: Waco Allows Scooter Companies, Finally
Though the city gave in and allowed one scooter company to operate, it is being used as an excuse to grow local government and onerous restrictions remain.
Gates of Ekron
We must be faithfully committed to the work of winning.
Commentary: The Case for Congressional Term Limits
Despite the small cost of limiting the number of terms a good representative can serve, the advantages of term limits are numerous.
Commentary: Will San Antonio Voters Stand Up for Chick-fil-A?
After the city council discriminated against the popular chicken restaurant, San Antonio voters have a chance to make their voices heard.
Commentary: Cruz Introduces Bipartisan Space Frontier Act
If passed, the bill would provide funding for the International Space Station through 2030 and eliminate regulations to spur developments in the commercial space sector.
Commentary: Texas Race Forming
Cornyn is a clear favorite for re-election, but the Democrats’ efforts must not be underestimated.
Commentary: San Antonio’s Environmental Plan Leaves Residents in the Dark
Considering San Antonio’s insignificant emission share in the world, the Climate Ready Plan becomes a medium for national attention that rides on the backs of the San Antonio taxpayer.
Commentary: Voters Want Promise Keepers
Texans are rightly tired of politicians who don’t deliver on their promises.
Commentary: Texas Moves to Legalize Industrial Hemp
Hemp is often conflated with marijuana but ultimately differs with significantly lower THC levels—the psychoactive element in marijuana.