Hugh Brady served as general counsel for the White House Office of Administration under President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017.
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The Texas House’s Most Liberal Republican Faces Runoff Election
Kyle Kacal’s history of supporting Democrats and working against conservative priorities has angered his constituents.
Campaign Vandalism Accusation Triggers Texas Rangers Investigation
HD 61 candidate Frederick Frazier is accused of vandalizing the signs of his opponent, Paul Chabot.
Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Announces Run for Re-election
Rinaldi’s announcement was accompanied by the endorsements of more than two-thirds of the State Republican Executive Committee.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates On Democrat Committee Chairs
With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked for their stance on Democrats chairing important committees.
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Texas Senate Passes 1-Time Relief for School Property Taxpayers
Bettencourt’s Senate Bill 1 also temporarily limits how much school districts can tax to pay for debt-financed spending.
Tucker Carlson Calls Out Gov. Greg Abbott for Inaction on Southern Border
“We’ve asked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott many times to come on this show to explain why he hasn’t called the National Guard to seal the Texas border and protect the rest of us from this invasion.”
Redistricting: The Fight Ahead
Lines drawn will impact elections for the next 10 years.
After Being Censured, State Rep. Chris Paddie Announces He Won’t Run for Re-election
The move comes in the wake of evidence of growing dissatisfaction amongst his constituents.
Abbott Adds Items to Ongoing Special Session Agenda
The additional items include property tax relief and a constitutional amendment related to bail reform.
Democrat State Rep. Celia Israel Not Seeking Re-election, Considering Run for Austin Mayor
Confirming rumors that have circulated over the last few months, Israel will likely be one of a few who add their name to the list of public officials running for the seat.
Lavish School Spending in Crosshairs as Property Tax Bill Advances in Senate
“It may keep them from putting travertine tile in the football stadiums’ restrooms.”
First Look at Proposed Senate Redistricting Maps
Maps set the stage for Republicans to shore up competitive districts from previous election cycles.
Beto O’Rourke Reportedly Considering Bid for Texas Governor
Reports claim that the former congressman may be planning a gubernatorial campaign for 2022.
Former State Sen. Pete Flores Announces for Senate in a Different District
Flores had previously served as the state senator for Senate District 19 from 2018 to 2020. He has announced for Senate District 24.
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Is Wolens the “Best Possible Democrat?”
In defending Straus, the House GOP Caucus promised the “very best.” But Wolens is anything but.
State Lawmaker Double Dipping On Her Way Out
Dawnna Dukes’ delayed retirement will cost Travis County taxpayers and state taxpayer more than $100,000 each.
Straus TEC Appointment Signals Continued War Against Conservatives
Steve Wolens turned the TEC into a weapon against Texans. Now Straus is sending him there to keep it one.
Rewarding Bad Results
According to financial reports compiled by TransparencyTexas.org, those lawmakers who score the worst on the Fiscal Responsibility Index tend to raise the most money from the lobby.
Senator Fights Back Against ABA Speech Code
“If the State Bar of Texas were to adopt such a rule, my concern is that lawyers who practice a religion may be … targeted for elimination from the legal profession.”
Empower Texans Wins Fight Against TEC
The Texas Ethics Commission has yet another bad day in court.
TEC Asks for Bailout After Squandering Money on Legal Fees
Rogue agency wants more money to defend laws they concede violate the constitution.
Shining a Light on Money in Texas Politics
A new tool makes it easy for citizens to decipher the money in politics.
Seliger Pushes Bureaucrat, D.C. Staffer for TEC
At a time when grassroots conservatives are calling for reformers to be appointed, these two would be a step in the wrong direction.
TEC Lawyer: Ethics Commission is Like Grand Jury
Commissioners invoke grand juries to justify their secrecy and power, but they lack accountability.