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True Texas Project Forum Highlights Differences Between Republicans and Democrats

Emily Wilkerson | August 10, 2022

“It’s important to understand where the other ‘side’ is coming from—even if we don’t agree on policy.”

Wise County Declares an Invasion on the Border

“The safety and security of every Texan is threatened by the federal government’s abandonment of its constitutional duty.”

DC and NYC Struggle to Deal With Influx of Illegal Aliens

“If the mayor wants a solution to this crisis, she should call on President Biden to take immediate action to secure the border.”

Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Investigation into Dallas Drag Show Bar

“Though my office does not typically comment on ongoing investigations, the recent public discussion surrounding this specific entity demands a response…”

Advocating for Education Freedom

“Parents should be at the lead of deciding where they want their students to get an education.”

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Speaker Phelan Doubles Down on Support for Controversial Corporate Welfare Program

Though the program expires at the end of the year, Phelan says lawmakers will take a “long, hard look” at bringing it back.

Federal Judge Strikes Blow to Texas Election Integrity Law

Senate Bill 1111, blocked by the U.S. district judge, requires people who register to vote using a P.O. box to provide proof of a home address.

Citizens Call on Comptroller to Collect Unpaid Taxes From Drag Show Bars

“If some guy is waving his butt at your eggs benedict, that restaurant is supposed to pay five dollars per patron. The comptroller needs to send these folks a bill.”

Ted Cruz Expects South Texas Will Turn Red Following ‘Absolute Disaster’ at Border

“I think we’re on the verge of a generational shift.”

Rep. Slaton Will Refile Bill to Finish Trump’s Border Wall

“It’s time for Texas to step up and finish the job President Trump started.”

Harris County Teacher Gets Only 60 Days in Prison After Sexually Abusing a Student

“A slap on the wrist for a sick individual.”

In Their Own Words: Texas GOP House Reps on $27B Surplus

With an unexpected $27 billion in surplus funds, Texas Scorecard asked all Republican members of the Texas House how they plan to allocate this taxpayer money.

O’Rourke’s Campaign Staff Form a Union

The union is the first of its kind for any statewide campaign in Texas.

El Paso Processes 1,000 Illegal Aliens Daily

“Notably, over a few days, only single adult men and women were sighted going on and off the notorious unmarked white and blue buses.”

Rep. Brian Harrison: School Choice Is ‘The Liberty Issue’

“If we don’t take action right now to stop the liberal indoctrination … within a generation, the left is going to own all the levers of power and government.”

Texas Abortion ‘Trigger’ Law Goes Into Effect August 25

The Supreme Court officially issued its judgment, overruling Roe vs. Wade.

How Texans’ Property Tax Increases Could Spike Despite Past ‘Reform’

A property tax reform provision lets local governments bank three years of “unused” tax hikes.

Texans Flood Capitol to Testify on Parental Rights, Committee Holds Parents Off

“Legislators are listening to administrators of various districts around the state patting themselves on the back and saying how money can be spent. They haven’t heard a word from a parent.”

Communist China in Texas: Confucius Institutes

“[T]o cultivate and prepare a group (or army) of people to make sure the CCP will be in power in the future… and increase our CCP influence around the world.”

Attempt to Censure GOP Lawmakers for Opposing Incumbents Fails

“Caucus leadership wanted to use this to send a message to incoming members like Carrie Isaac, Nate Schatzline and others that they need to stay in line. The attempt backfired.”