Paxton will also be touring the state in support of his endorsed candidates.
State
Exclusive: Texas Medical Board Targets Doctor Who Defied Gov. Abbott’s Mask Mandate
“There’s no science behind this,” Dr. Hensen tells Texas Scorecard in an exclusive interview.
House Speaker Phelan Snubs Conservative Lawmaker
In a congratulatory tweet to Republican primary winners, Phelan ignored one conservative lawmaker who didn’t support his House speaker campaign.
Patrick Endorses Paxton in GOP AG Runoff
Gov. Abbott has so far refused to endorse, despite having been endorsed by Paxton before the primary.
Texas Republicans Overwhelmingly Want Constitutional Amendment to Defend Human Life
Despite a new “Heartbeat Law,” Texas still lags behind other states in protecting children from abortion.
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Texas Bill Enabling Reviews, Audits of Election Issues on Hold for Now
Sen. Bettencourt’s bill provided a civil remedy for specific election irregularities to be researched, documented, and resolved.
State Officials Still Won’t Say Chemically Castrating a Child is Abuse
“Apparently, to the Department of Family and Protective Services, it is not self-evident that chemically castrating little boys … is child abuse.”
Dan Patrick Calls for Youth Sports Bill to Be Added to Future Special Session Agenda
“The Senate has passed that bill four times, and it has failed in the House. … We will pass it again.”
Second Special Session Ends Early With Some Priorities Incomplete
Whether those unfinished priorities will be put on a future special session call is unclear, but the legislative stalemate between parties on issues like election integrity has finally reached its conclusion.
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.
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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.
The Spiritual Successor and the Establishment Educrat
Conservatives across the state have rallied behind Hefner as well, but it will be up to local voters to determine whether House District 5 will stay in conservative hands.