Dwindling membership leaves questions about the caucus’ future and purpose.
State
Conservative Groups Support Clint Morgan for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The often-overlooked judicial race is gaining attention from conservatives following a controversial decision by the incumbent.
‘An Absolute Disaster’: Republican Land Commissioner Candidates Promise to Improve Border Security
The invasion on the southern border is a hot topic in the statewide race.
AOC Reveals Plans for Texas Energy Industry Employees
The congresswoman shouldn’t be surprised to find a skeptical reception outside the friendly East Austin audience.
Texas Right to Life Endorses Candidates—But Not Gov. Abbott—in March Primary Election
“Anti-Life advocates are out for blood. They not only want to abort children through all nine months of pregnancy, but they want YOU to fund the destruction with your tax dollars.”
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Officials’ Mask Mandate Rebellion Latest Example of Unchecked ‘Local Control’
“Local governments will take every opportunity they can to expand their powers, and the Legislature needs to make it clear that when that happens, they are willing to act.”
Redistricting: The Battle Brewing on the Horizon
A perfect storm of political posturing is taking place in Austin, potentially affecting the disposition of political districts and policy for Texans going forward.
Texas Supreme Court Keeps Ban on Local Mask Mandates in Place
Courts in Bexar and Dallas counties had previously issued temporary restraining orders against Abbott’s prohibition on mask mandates.
Sex Trafficking in Texas: The Suffering of the Enslaved
In the second installment of this series, Texas Scorecard examines the pain of those forced to sell themselves for sex.
First Week of Second Special Session Concludes, Senate Nears Finish Line
With just a handful of items remaining for the Senate to consider on Abbott’s agenda, they will potentially finish their work within days.
State Rep. Questions State Agency on Child Mutilation Amid Fight to Protect Children
“I think most Texans would be concerned if [the agency] decided that only ‘some’ genital mutilation was wrong while condoning other mutilation.”
Texas Senate Passes Election Reform a Third Time. Now What?
Election integrity advocates wait to see if the Legislature can finally pass their priority reforms and help restore confidence in Texas elections.
Proposed Change to Quorum Requirements Hits Potential Snag in Senate
A lone Republican, State Sen. Robert Nichols, joined Democrats to vote against the bill.
Democrat House Committee Chairman Files Bill to Allow Mask Mandates in Schools
This comes as local government jurisdictions across the state have begun issuing their own mandates, despite an executive order provided by Gov. Greg Abbott in July purporting to preclude such behavior.
State Agency Calls Genital Mutilation Child Abuse, Questions Turn to Gov. Abbott
“It’s past time for Greg Abbott to put an end to the games and be honest with voters about where he stands on these issues.”
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Will Texas Legislators Protect Organ-Trafficking Abortionists Next Session?
Over the past few weeks Texans have been horrified by gruesome revelations concerning Planned Parenthood...
Ethics Commission’s Future Foreshadowed in Wisconsin
After years of legal battles, First Amendment advocates in Wisconsin have scored a big win and it...
Major Media Fails to Grasp Meaning of Perry Victory
News broke last Friday that Gov. Rick Perry had scored a “partial” victory at the Austin Court of Appeals...
‘Ethics’ Agency Attacks Texas Homeschoolers, Protects Democrats
At their most recent meeting, the commissioners of the Texas Ethics Commission voted to fine the Texas Home...
Legislators’ Shameless Self Promotion
With the 84th Legislative Session in the history books, lawmakers are returning to their districts to kick...
More of What We Already Know
Last week, Dr. Mark Jones of Rice University unveiled his spread of the Texas Senate from left to right. As...
Straus Directly Implicated in UT Admissions Scandal
For more than two years the administration of House Speaker Joe Straus has fought against UT Regent Wallace...
Saying ‘No’ To ObamaCare Medicaid Expansion Was Good For Texans
Conservatives have taken heat in Texas for refusing the ObamaCare Medicaid expansion favored by Democrats...
Scoring Straus
One of the most common questions I get about the Fiscal Responsibility Index is “Why doesn’t Joe Straus have...
Abbott Brings Fresh Scrutiny to Crony Carve-outs
Adopted amidst controversy in 2001, Chapter 313 of the Tax Code – titled the “Texas Economic Development...