School choice advocates reject State Rep. Drew Darby’s claims that school choice is a “coordinated attack” on government schools.
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More ‘Trans’ Grooming Books Found in Texas School Districts
“Practice coming out.”
Dan Patrick Says Senate Will Fight to Protect College Women’s Sports
“We need to protect women’s sports at all levels, including college, no matter what the NCAA says or thinks.”
Gov. Abbott Supports Establishment in Runoff Endorsements
The primary election runoff creeps closer, and Abbott is announcing his endorsements.
Special Election Propositions Could Lower Some Texans’ Property Taxes
The May ballot includes two propositions that, if passed, would lower property tax rates for some Texans.
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Republican Candidate for Vacant San Antonio House Seat Supports Medicaid Expansion
If elected, Lujan would join the other Republicans from San Antonio in supporting the policy, including former House Speaker Joe Straus.
House GOP Caucus Chairman Announces He Is Not Seeking Re-election
State Rep. Jim Murphy routinely voted against many of his fellow Republican colleagues and Texas GOP legislative priorities throughout his tenure.
GOP Lawmaker Wants to Weaken Texas Heartbeat Act
Republican State Rep. Lyle Larson wants to exempt rape and incest from the pro-life act.
Trump Implores Abbott to Add Election Audit to Special Session Agenda
“Texans know voting fraud occurred in some of their counties. Let’s get to the bottom of the 2020 Presidential Election Scam!”
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.
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Time to pressure the TEC
We have a problem in Texas with government bureaucracies going rogue, abusing their power by writing new rules and targeting conservatives specifically.
Time to End TEC Complaint Abuse
A similar reform in Texas would be a step in the right direction. But fundamental reform will only take place if the TEC is abolished or majorly reformed.
Embattled TEC Vice Chairman Resigns
Despite a constitutional prohibition on TEC Commissioners serving more than two four-year terms, Harrison had continued to “hold-over” on the commission since his term expired in 2011.
House Leadership Suffering From Attrition
Since 2010, nine of Straus’s committee chairmen have lost their re-election bids.
The Need for Real Budget Reform
Unless the Legislature passes commonsense budgeting reforms, the state’s spending problems will only get worse.
Taxpayer Guide to Property Taxation
The simple truth about property taxes is that local officials—not appraisal boards—control how much your tax...
Local Government Hydra Threatens Texas Liberties
A battle is brewing between the multi-headed monster of local governments and some in the legislature seeking to protect the rights of citizens.
Carpetbagging Company Joins the Crony Cartel
More likely than succeeding in gaining a seat at the Taxi Cab Cartel’s table, GetMe will learn that once “useful idiots” are no longer useful —they’re just idiots.
Lavish Spending by Lobby Exposes Need for Real Ethics Reform
What do legislators have to lose by passing Gov. Abbott’s ethics reform package?
State Leaders Order Agencies to Stop Abusing Emergency Leave
After reviewing the impact of the widespread practice, Nelson and other lawmakers vowed to “tighten it up” next session when it comes to granting emergency leave to state employees.