The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has previously come under fire for failing to provide power during extreme weather events.
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GOP Voters Energized in Rio Grande Valley
RGV voters turned out in record numbers in the Republican primary. Democrats had a comparatively depressed turnout, in what will no doubt be seen as a validation of national political watchers’ predictions of a red wave in November.
Wayne Christian Forced Into Runoff for Railroad Commissioner
Incumbent Wayne Christian will face Sarah Stogner in May runoff election.
Texas Republican Voters Overwhelmingly Approve 10 Statewide Propositions
The propositions can spur Republican state politicians to act on a variety of important issues.
Runoffs Begin in State Legislature Races
Several races are moving to runoff elections following Tuesday’s election results.
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Legislation to Revise Critical Race Theory ‘Ban’ Advances
Some have expressed concern that a provision in the bill could potentially become a backdoor for critical race theory training.
Texas Legislature Approves Law to Stop Social Media Censorship
“For the first time, Texas will have some recourse.”
Will Texas Medical Board Punish Doctors Expressing Concerns About COVID Vaccines?
“There is simply no good reason for a physician who has legitimate concerns or a differing opinion from government bureaucrats on a COVID–19 vaccine to be penalized.”
Texas’ Rising Rents Highlight Damage of Rising Property Taxes
As taxes climb, so do prices.
Senate Quickly Considers Legislation That Will Provide Some Actual Property Tax Relief
With the Texas property tax burden increasing, property owners still hope to get actual relief out of the ongoing special session.
Prospects for Business Uniformity Act Starting to Look Bleak
Legislation seeking to preempt local government regulations on private businesses’ employment practices hit a snag in the Texas House of Representatives.
Bettencourt Bill Empowers Texans to Request Election Audits
Senators say the election transparency measure is long overdue.
More Than 660 New Laws Go Into Effect Today
Constitutional carry, the “heartbeat bill”, a supposed ban on critical race theory in public schools, and a public camping ban are among other new Texas laws.
Texas Secures a Win for Election Integrity
Republican lawmakers finally pass comprehensive election reform after months of obstruction by Democrats.
Texas State Agency ‘Celebrates’ Transgender Youth, Promotes LGBT Organization
The Department of Family and Protective Services was tasked by Gov. Abbott earlier this month to decide if gender mutilation surgeries classify as child abuse.
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Smith Recount Proof of Legislator Lobby Addiction
A desperate bid to cling to power shows just how addicted to the Austin lobby-funded lifestyle he and other legislators have become.
TXGOP Lists Legislative Priorities for 2017
Delegates to the 2016 Texas GOP Convention crafted the priorities for the 85th Legislative Session.
GOP Delegates Oppose Taxpayer Handouts to Corporations
Over 94 percent of delegates at the Texas Republican Party’s Convention oppose local governments giving...
Runoff Roundup
Do you know who you’re voting for?
GOP: Abolish the Property & Business Franchise Tax
More than 93 percent of the delegates to the Texas Republican Party’s 2016 Convention approved platform...
Attorney General Paxton Intervenes to Defend Free Speech
Far-left attorneys general are attacking oil and gas companies for “destroying the earth.” Texas AG Ken Paxton is fighting to stop them.
Wheless: Judges Shouldn’t be Judicial Activists
The remarks are certainly welcome words for conservatives given the high stakes cases that have been adjudicated in the state’s highest criminal court.
Political Prosecution of Paxton Reaches Court of Appeals
Paxton sought to dismiss several of the charges brought against him by what they argue was a contrived grand jury in Collin County.
Focus on Platform as Delegates Arrive in Dallas
Angie Flores responds to criticism that her ties to Joe Straus cloud her ability to lead the effort to draft the Texas GOP platform.
Don’t Like Trump? Don’t Abandon Texas
Staying home might give some the satisfaction of being “#nevertrump” but gives Democrats an opportunity to pick up wins when taxpayers can least afford it.