Just because the district says it, doesn’t mean that it is true.
Commentary
El Paso Struggling as Rising Numbers of Illegal Aliens Arrive
“El Paso is completely overrun; resources are depleted.”
Y’All Answered: Should The CCP Own Texas Land?
Readers respond!
Set Aside Your Fear… And Make Them Fear You
As citizens, we have failed to inspire sufficient fear in our elected servants.
The Role of Government
Leave the compassion and love to the church, to individuals, and to families.
MOST RECENT
Dickson: Abilene Residents Submit 10,000+ Initiative Petition Signatures to Outlaw Abortion
Abilene is the fourth city whose citizens have turned in citizen initiative petition signatures this year.
Dickson: Lindale Council Certifies Initiative Signatures, Sets Hearing on Outlawing Abortion
The Lindale City Council will likely take final action on the Lindale Ordinance Outlawing Abortion during its scheduled April 5 meeting.
Private Morality, Public Morals
A man cannot be publicly virtuous and privately scandalous.
Dickson: Jewett Becomes 40th City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
The vote was unanimous, with all five council members voting in favor of the ordinance.
Dickson: Houston Attorney Retained by San Angelo Residents Questions Legality of Mayor’s Actions
“… If she has twisted arms behind the scenes to ensure the council doesn’t adopt this ordinance, then she has violated the Open Meetings Act and the March 1 public hearing will be a sham.”
Dickson: San Angelo Council Certifies Initiative Signatures, Sets Hearing on Outlawing Abortion
The fight for the San Angelo Ordinance Outlawing Abortion is far from over.
Volume and Mass
Depending on your perspective, campaigns either try to convert political volume into a mass of support through messaging, or use the volume of messaging to conceal their lack of mass.
Dickson: Planned Parenthood Withdraws Appeal Over Lubbock Anti-Abortion Ordinance
When the ordinance passed in 2021, the citizens knew it would not be without a challenge.
Who Are The Idiots?
Whatever bad things one has to say about school boards are more appropriately directed at the citizens who elect them… or ignore them.
Dickson: City of Alvin Rejects Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
“I felt the mayor and council, who all professed to be pro-life, were either misinformed or uninformed and may have felt rushed into taking a vote.”
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Commentary: My Perspective on the 86th Legislative Session
“They gave in to the bullies enriching themselves by siphoning taxpayer dollars for ‘noble’ causes.”
Commentary: Keeping Austin Woke
Long the liberal redoubt in conservative Texas, the capital city is becoming a statewide model.
Commentary: Stay Engaged, Grassroots
With Texas’ 86th Legislative Session now over, the grassroots must now hold our elected officials accountable, focus on our local governments, and get ready for 2020.
Staff Blog: Texas Republicans in the Age of Disruption
Now is a dangerous time for political parties to ignore their base.
Crossroads of the World
No matter what one thinks of eschatology and biblical prophecy, Megiddo tells us a lot about the opportunities Texans have if we seize them.
Commentary: Why I’m Retiring After Disappointing 2019 Legislature
Lawmakers tout “cooperation” and “unity” but leave conservative activists disappointed in failures to pass key priorities.
Commentary: Lone Star Exception
Austin’s top cop is high on competence, low on drama.
Commentary: Texas’ Silence on Baby Heartbeats
A Houston pastor calls on those in ministry to ‘raise their voice’ after the Texas Legislature fails to protect unborn children.
Commentary: Chip Roy Wants Debate on a $19B Spending Bill
Congressional Democrats seem to think that would be the end of the world. And maybe it would be.
Staff Blog: Deal-Making and the Texas Legislature
Keeping your walk-away power is important for making deals that help you, not hurt you.