Commentary

What Facts Have the Media Ignored Regarding Illegal Immigration?
What Facts Have the Media Ignored Regarding Illegal Immigration?
Since 2011 – according to Texas’ Department of Public Safety – there have been over 606,000 criminal offenses in Texas committed by 228,000...
Cook’s Kangaroo Committee on “Competitiveness”
Cook’s Kangaroo Committee on “Competitiveness”
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Constituent to Giovanni Capriglione: Your Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Your Record
Constituent to Giovanni Capriglione: Your Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Your Record
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Culture of Taxpayer-Funded Political Influence
Culture of Taxpayer-Funded Political Influence
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“Unfunded Mandates” Legislation Amounts to a Double Tax
“Unfunded Mandates” Legislation Amounts to a Double Tax
The Texas Legislature already gives local governments broad authority to tax and charge fees to pay for local services, and to ensure compliance with...
Legislature Avoided Costly Mistake on “Unfunded Mandates”
Legislature Avoided Costly Mistake on “Unfunded Mandates”
Passing such legislation would have not only jeopardized conservative victories like the banning of sanctuary cities, Texas’ strong pro-life laws,...
‘Competitiveness’ House Committee Puts Dollars Over Daughters
‘Competitiveness’ House Committee Puts Dollars Over Daughters
Texas has the reputation of being a bastion of not only taxpayer-friendly policies but also of religious liberty and family values. But for how much...
Regarding the McKinney Annexation Matter
Regarding the McKinney Annexation Matter
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Fireworks possible at Bexar County GOP Meeting
Fireworks possible at Bexar County GOP Meeting
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Texas Taxpayers Forced to Fund Lobbyists for Unions
Texas Taxpayers Forced to Fund Lobbyists for Unions
Taxpayers are not only forced to fund their political opposition—they’re forced to subsidize the political views of private organizations.
McKinney City Council Votes to Trample Property Rights
McKinney City Council Votes to Trample Property Rights
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Donald Trump Is Stealing My Lawyer… And The Liberals Are Furious
Donald Trump Is Stealing My Lawyer… And The Liberals Are Furious
Trey Trainor has proven himself to be one of the most effective advocates for constitutional rights in Texas.