The future of the Republican Party is in fighting antisemitism while maintaining our pro-Israel platform and welcoming these Jewish voters now gravitating to the Grand Old Party.
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Y’All Answered: Taking Kids To Drag Shows?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
We Are Taking This Vote to the Floor
In order to advance Republican priorities in the Texas House, we need a Republican speaker—not one who openly courts Democrats and then uses their support to bully conservative Republican lawmakers into supporting him.
Texas First!
The fight to #SaveTexas begins today.
Abilene, Athens, Plainview, and San Angelo Pass Local Abortion Bans
The total number of ordinances passed by the Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn Initiative reaches 61.
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Haynes: EdTech Platform Sold to Company Under Congressional Investigation
Rhithm’s website previously described its app as a “biopsychosocial assessment” intended for students.
Now, But Not Yet
As a self-governing people, our job is not to curse the surrounding darkness but to build a better and brighter light for the future.
Reece: San Antonio Parents Take Action in North East ISD Trustee Race
“It’s time to try something new to turn things around.”
Woolsey: Property Taxes’ Impact on Renters
Understanding property taxes should be a goal for every renter in Texas.
Fleck: ‘Whole Child’ Power Grab Sets Up Public Education to Fail
The more the public education system takes on, the greater its failure.
Dickson: Abilene City Council Violates Charter in Improper Vote on Anti-abortion Ordinance
While it is anyone’s guess what will happen next, it is expected that abortion will be outlawed in the City of Abilene.
Pope: Fix State Obscenity Laws to Protect Texas Kids
Former law enforcement officer says closing a legal loophole will help rid schools of explicit books that groom kids for sexual abuse.
Reject Waste? Look In The Mirror!
It’s not over-priced hammers or frivolous trips that drive government spending; bad ideas about government is the problem.
Dickson: Athens Calls Leaders to Take Action on Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
“We are quoting state law, but our mayor and our city attorney are ignoring state law.”
Dickson: Marquez Becomes 43rd City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
With the City of Marquez passing the ordinance, there are now only three cities in Leon County that could outlaw abortion.
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Commentary: Lies the Left Tells About Guns
For starters, the “assault weapons” ban of 1994 had no meaningful effect on the homicide rate.
Commentary: Should Local Officials Congratulate Themselves for Lowering Tax Rates?
While local elected officials brag about lowering tax rates, they’re still increasing the amount you have to pay.
Commentary: Elections Committee Killed Much-Needed ‘Paper Trail’ Legislation
Longtime advocate for paper trails in electronic voting responds to a recent commentary from the Harris County Republican Party regarding election integrity legislation.
Commentary: Freedom Caucus Fundraising Down 62 Percent
Overall, the Freedom Caucus only took in 38 percent of what they took in during the same timeframe after the last legislative session.
Commentary: The Great GOP Disconnect
The grassroots understand they won’t always get the results they want, but honesty and ethics are non-negotiable and not part of some political game.
Keep Fighting!
Our obligation isn’t to be victorious, but to be faithful. Despite the odds, despite the peril, despite the risk, we must keep fighting.
Staff Blog: I’ve Tried Property Tax Reform, I Want Relief
Reform is not enough, elected officials must prioritize real and tangible tax relief.
Where Is the Retraction?
Speaker Bonnen is threatening the future of the Texas GOP.
Burrows Speaks, And Lies
Why is the disgraced former caucus chairman lying for his boss?
Be Prepared
The most important preparation we can make isn’t in things and plans, but in the depths of our heart.