The Mexican president accused Abbott of being politically motivated to enforce additional truck inspections at the Texas-Mexico border.
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2 Texas House District Recounts Complete
Recounts initiated in House Districts 17 and 64 did not change the election night winners but showed the election system at work.
Texas Attorney General Hosts Press Conference on Ravaging Wildfires
“My office is going to be involved in this project however we can, for a long time.”
Texas’ Border Invasion Gets National Attention
Texas’ illegal immigration problem reached record numbers under the “catch and release” strategy put in place by the Biden administration.
Freshman Faces Runoff After Record Angers Grassroots
State Rep. Glenn Rogers faces challenger after his first session.
MOST RECENT
With 3 Weeks Left, Texas House Moves a Step Closer to Property Tax Relief
Three bills to lower school property taxes have finally moved in the House.
Austin’s COVID Restrictions on Outdoor Events Favor the Powerful
While the Austin City Limits festival is widely expected to secure their permits, others haven’t been so lucky.
Gov. Abbott, State Lawmakers Currently Excluding College Women From Athletic Protections
Why leave them out?
First Look at Proposed Congressional Redistricting Maps
Maps set the stage for incumbents to shore up competitive districts from previous election cycles while also allocating two new districts—one in favor of Republicans and the other in favor of Democrats.
State Rep. Dan Huberty Files Bill to Extend Corporate Welfare Program Killed by Legislature
Renewed criticism was placed on the 313 program this year, as many of the unreliable wind farms that failed during the February winter storm were beneficiaries.
School Officials and Board Members Unmasked at Conference
Hypocrisy discovered as school officials continue mandating masks.
Pratt: Part of Texas Big Freeze Showed More Money and Regulation, Not a Solution
“Those who claim the solution to a problem is always more money or more government regulation … are demonstrably wrong.”
Texas Launches ‘Forensic Audit’ of 2020 Election
The first four counties being audited are Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, and Collin.
Election Bill Bait-and-Switch: Texas Lawmakers Lower Penalties for Voter Fraud
Republican lawmakers’ last-minute revision was the exact opposite of what GOP grassroots asked for.
Where Will Chris Paddie Go Next?
Sources say State Rep. Chris Paddie may be considering a position with the Electric Company lobby.
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Loyalty Vote on Day One
Loyalty, that is, to the Democrat coalition’s chosen House speaker, not the conservative principles embraced by Texas voters.
Will Abbott Rein-in Gambling Speculators with Racing Commission Pick?
Gov. Abbott has a choice. A citizen leader committed to upholding the rule of law? Or another industry insider?
Blame Texas Republicans for the National Bathroom Battle
By failing to defend basic rights in 2015, state lawmakers emboldened left-wing assaults on culture.
Huffman Files Bill To End Government Collection of Union Dues
Union dues collection by government agencies has been an issue that the conservative grassroots has wanted to end for some time and they may have a chance this legislative session.
TAB: Just Another Liberal Lobby Group
While the organization boldly touts itself as the leading voice for business it often abandons their interests to instead support liberal policy initiatives.
Senator’s Conflict of Interest Presents Hurdle for Design-Build
A cost-saving tool could save taxpayers up to 29% on highway projects. But will one senator stand in the way?
Citizens Want Genuine Ethics Reform
Will legislators stand with citizens, or will they cheat their own voters by pushing unconstitutional measures designed to avoid transparency for themselves?
SREC Action Invalidates TFRW Board Resolution on Speech Regulation
Prohibition on resolutions regarding “controversial issues” triggered by conflicting SREC statement.
Texas State Bar Sued Over Racial Quotas
Civil rights lawyers say racial quotas in state law violate the US Constitution.
Self-Serving Lawmakers Use Christmas to Celebrate Themselves
Two naughty-list lawmakers are hijacking the holiday to celebrate themselves.