Tell Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Phelan to “notify your respective members.”
State
Election Fraud Enforcement Center Stage in Race for Criminal Court of Appeals
“A lot of Republicans tell me they’re upset about the opinion, and with Judge Walker for joining it.”
Republican Gubernatorial Candidates on University Tenure and Critical Race Theory
As tenure for university professors teaching critical race theory is questioned, Greg Abbott, Chad Prather, Allen West, and Don Huffines respond.
Gov. Abbott Still Won’t Sign ‘Big Family Pledge’
“For too long, political leaders have been allowed to campaign on being ‘pro-family’ without making any specific promises to parents. That time is over.”
‘A True Invasion’: Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Plans to Secure the Border
Texas’ southern border has become a key issue in the statewide race.
MOST RECENT
Texas Legislature Prioritizes Property Tax Relief That Picks Winners and Losers
Though it would provide some relief to Texas property taxpayers, critics believe it is not enough to alleviate much of the burden.
House GOP Leadership Prioritizes Proposal That Wouldn’t Punish Democrats Who Fled
A resolution that would penalize absent lawmakers who paralyzed the House is left languishing in committee.
State Officials Still Silent on Child Mutilation
“I keep asking myself: Why do we have to work this hard to get our elected officials to protect children in this state?”
Republicans Advance Texas Election Integrity Bill
Once SB 1 passes a final House vote, the measure goes back to the Senate.
Gov. Abbott Refuses to Address Employer Vaccine Mandates
An Abbott spokesman said, “Private businesses don’t need government running their business.”
Liberal Lawmakers Form New ‘Progressive Caucus’
The caucus is composed of 20 Democrat House lawmakers who all aided in “busting quorum.”
ANALYSIS: Beware the Meaningless Penalties
Texas House Republican leadership is considering weak “penalties” for quorum-busting Democrats.
Texas Election Integrity Bill Heads to House Floor
A swapped-out version of Senate Bill 1 is scheduled for a vote by the full House on Thursday.
Dealing With the Democrats?
Path for an Abbott priority is unclear in House speaker’s shuttle diplomacy with Democrats.
Texas House Sets First Calendar Since May After Months of Stagnation
Includes election integrity and property tax relief proposals in the shadow of a potentially elusive quorum.
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Straus Facts #8: Joe Straus Enables Democrats
Straus continues to appoint Democrats to important committees and positions.
Straus Facts #7: Joe Straus Attacks Whistleblower
Instead of rewarding a whistleblower who uncovered an admissions scandal at UT, Straus attacked him.
Stickland Fought Obamacare, Fisher Pushed It
While Scott Fisher was serving as “Past Board Chair” of Tarrant County’s taxpayer-funded hospital, JPS Health Network, he advocated for the state to be pulled into ObamaCare’s Medicaid expansion scheme.
Abbott Unloads on Straus and other Legislators over Ethics Obstruction
I think it is shameful for these legislators not to pass ethics reform. They are cheating their own voters.
Straus Facts #6: Joe Straus Fights Tax Cuts
Straus allies admitted the sales tax cut was never a serious proposal…
When House Republicans Chose Diversity Training Over Border Security
Republicans who voted to fund the “Center for the Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities” instead of airplanes and pilots to patrol the border.
Straus Facts #5: Joe Straus Directly Implicated in UT Admissions Scandal
Straus, along with other politicians, succeeded in getting under-qualified students into UT by exerting influence over the admissions system.
For Straus, Desperate Times Call for Desperate Lies
Straus’s campaign recently sent a mailer to his constituents claiming that he has made border security a top priority.
Straus Facts #4: Joe Straus Hires Democrats
It’s no coincidence that Democratic representatives praise Straus for his hires.
Straus Facts #3: Joe Straus Supports Privileges for Illegal Aliens
Straus and Cook have repeatedly killed bills that would have eliminated sanctuary cities…