Dustin Burrows, who chairs the Calendars Committee, has earned a challenger in the Republican primary.
State
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Parental Rights in Education
Texas Scorecard asked candidates whether they support protecting children from harmful ideologies permeating classrooms.
Texas School Superintendents Score Super Salaries
Administrators’ lucrative salaries, plus generous benefits, are all provided at taxpayers’ expense.
AG Paxton Defeats San Antonio in Sanctuary City Lawsuit
The lawsuit accused San Antonio of violating Senate Bill 4, Texas’ sanctuary city law.
Could Texas Suspend the State Gas Tax?
Texans’ wallets feel the consequences of subpar national energy policies.
MOST RECENT
No Movement on Vaccine Mandates by Lawmakers
Though several lawmakers in each legislative chamber have filed legislation to address the issue—which is on Abbott’s special session agenda—it has not been prioritized.
Abbott Joins Other GOP Governors in Blaming Biden for Border Crisis
While sharing policy proposals for the federal government to secure the border, the Texas governor declined to commit to closing ports of entry with Mexico.
Senate Passes Election Bill Fix to Keep Voter Fraud a Felony
The Senate’s fix maintains the status quo for illegal voting penalties, but it’s not clear if the House will act to keep stronger punishments for cheaters.
Conservative Activist Trayce Bradford Announces Campaign Against Dan Patrick
“We must respect the role of self-governance and value the heritage of this great state and her citizens.”
Trump Endorses Against State Sen. Kel Seliger
Compared Seliger to “Texas version of Mitt Romney” while touting the credentials of one of Seliger’s announced primary election challengers.
Proposed House Redistricting Map is on the Move, With Few Changes in Committee
In a Republican-controlled House, some Republican-leaning districts are drawn to favor Democrats.
Gov. Greg Abbott Could Posthumously Pardon George Floyd
The Texas parole board has voted to pardon Floyd of a 2004 drug possession charge.
Feds Open New Illegal Immigrant Camp on Texas Border
“A lot of people are angry at [Gov. Greg Abbott] because there’s nothing being done.”
Activists Fight Back Against Proposal to Turn Tarrant County House District Blue
The House Redistricting Committee considered the proposed House boundaries as a part of the decennial redistricting process. State Rep. Jeff Cason represents the only district that seeks to advantage Democrats.
Patrick Blasts Paddie Over Electric Company Bailout
In a Friday night email, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused State Rep. Chris Paddie of seeking a “highly compensated position” with the electric lobby.
ARCHIVE
Sanctuary Cities, Ethics Reform Legislation Pass to Senate Floor
Both pieces of legislation are expected to be considered and passed by the full Texas Senate next week.
Rein In Spending
Leaders of 11 conservative organizations say it is inexcusable for Texas House budget writers to consider using the state’s rainy day fund rather than reduce spending.
Abbott Promotes Conservative Reforms in State of the State Address
Abbott also notably sided with Patrick and the Texas Senate on a number of issues.
Texas Supreme Court Stonewalls Hall’s Investigation
Wallace Hall’s investigation into corruption in admissions at UT has been given a death sentence by the Texas Supreme Court.
TCC Pledge in Direct Conflict with House Leadership
A list of policy initiatives supported by members of the Texas Legislature is in direct conflict with the ruling coalition of the Texas House.
Patrick Blames Texas House for Stopping School Choice
Efforts to expand education opportunity last session passed the Texas Senate only to die without a vote in the Texas House.
Lawmaker Wants To Unify, Consolidate Election Dates
State Rep. Mike Lang says reducing number of elections will save money, enhance voter participation.
Abbott and the UT Corruption
Governor’s nominees to the UT Board of Regents are intended to stifle investigations of corruption and malfeasance.
Wallace Hall: Why Rush on Replacement?
Hall’s previous efforts to investigate actions taken at UT have exposed corruption in the university admissions process.
Seliger Supports Freezing Tuition and Repealing Set-Asides
That both reforms have garnered the backing from Seliger is a pleasant surprise and an action that should be commended.