If people don’t support border security, why would we put them on the Border Security Council?
Commentary
Pratt: Warped Use of COVID ‘Relief’ and Definition of Distance Learning at Odessa College
Odessa College’s piano purchase is a perversion of what funding for local distance learning is meant to be.
Pratt: Republican-drawn Political Districts Are Most Always Branded as Racist, and It’s a Big Catch-22
How should Republicans handle this in the press and public eye?
Sullivan: How I’m Voting
Voters must consider eight amendments to the Texas Constitution. Some of them should make you mad.
Analysis: Real People Are Hurting
Refusing to address property tax burdens in a real and meaningful way gives politicians ongoing talking points and a “problem” to solve, but it does nothing to help struggling Texans.
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Francis: The Freshman Who Called Their Bluff
State Rep. Bryan Slaton filed an amendment saying that the Legislature should bring a vote to the floor to abolish abortion before it votes to ceremonially change the names of highways or bridges.
Slaying Giants
But be sure we’re fighting the fights to which God has called us, not simply those that are politically expedite or feel good in the moment.
Asmussen: We Desperately Need a Bold Return to the Truth
There is so much confusion in our society, even among the church. But there is an answer.
Norred: Law by Press Release
“I am appalled at this incredible failure to follow basic procedures and the almost whimsical approach to governance.”
Pray, And Get To Work
Stop waiting on others to save the Republic!
Sullivan: I Will Resist
Our Republic is in peril. We must either stand together… or be willing to watch Liberty die.
Peacock: It’s Time to Cut the Texas Budget
The current circumstances make it the perfect time for Texas to actually cut spending and the size of Texas government.
Watson: Could 1972 Equal Rights Amendment Have New Life? (Part 2)
A continued discussion on the left’s efforts to jury-rig the 1972 proposed Equal Rights Amendment into the U.S. Constitution by questionable means.
Who Doesn’t Understand?
Politicians are elected to produce results, not excuses.
Francis: Austin Con(fidence) Game
Who is Texas’ top lobbyist, and what does he do to earn that kind of money?
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Spano: Ft. Worth is deceiving taxpayers
The way Fort Worth is conducting business is misleading and disrespectful to its citizens.
Frisco ISD Trustees, Please Do the Right Thing
The Frisco ISD school board has the authority and responsibility to determine what is normal and what is excessive. Hopefully they will do the right thing.
“Swap and Drop” or Bait and Switch?
Lancaster Independent School District is calling for a tax rate “swap and drop” election but, unfortunately for taxpayers, LISD has been deceptive in its presentation.
What’s All the Fuss about the Montgomery County Republican Party?
The Montgomery County Republican Party headquarters feels more like museum than it does an energized campaign headquarters; times have changed even though the MCRP has not.
Plano City Council: Stop Raising Our Property Taxes
Plano property taxes are increasing at an unsustainable rate, which is a direct result of city officials refusing to reduce their tax rate enough to offset rising property values.
How Many of These Tax-Funded Films Have You Seen?
Hundreds of millions of Texas tax dollars have been handed out to Hollywood. How many of the films have you seen?
Azle ISD’s “Penny Swap” Is a Backdoor Tax Increase
The “penny swap” sounds like a win-win, but there are a couple of catches.
Middleton: No more politicians profiting off their position
When a politician profits off their position, it is the greatest violation of public trust, and Texans deserve servant leadership and transparency in their government.
Fake News Media Attacks the Father of Texas
Reports that Stephen F. Austin was a Confederate general are all hat and no cattle.
Cedar Hill ISD Property Tax “Swap-ortunity”
Cedar Hill ISD’s proposed “swap and drop” rate change appears to be a good thing on the surface…