Phelan claims there hasn’t been a single conservative priority that has not passed because of the Democrat chairs.
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Abbott’s Operation Lone Star Created a Legal ‘Train Wreck’
An overwhelmed judicial system, broken laws, and secret judicial proceedings.
‘No Doubt Abuse’: Texas Attorney General Releases Formal Opinion on Child Mutilation Experiments
Gov. Greg Abbott has repeatedly refused to address the GOP-priority child protection issue.
Gubernatorial Candidate Chad Prather Sentenced to Facebook Jail
With the Republican primary election a week away, Chad Prather has received a week’s suspension from the social media platform.
Phelan Touts Teachers Union Endorsement
Texas House speaker is among minority of Republicans endorsed by state education association.
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Grassroots Challenge ‘Misleading’ Ballot Language for Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 2 fails to tell voters that newly authorized local debt will be repaid with property taxes.
Texas Supreme Court Allows School Mask Mandates to Stand
As lawmakers fail to act, courts decide whether to extend power to school boards over parents.
Texas AG Sues School District for Forcing COVID Vaccines on Staff
“San Antonio ISD and Superintendent Pedro Martinez are deliberately violating state law.”
Quorum Finally Reached in Texas House. Will It Remain?
Ending a paralysis that lasted 37 days, the House was finally able to convene and refer bills to committees.
9 Years Later, Texas Grassroots Still Holding Sen. Ted Cruz Accountable
When it comes to civic engagement, conservative activists stress the importance of not letting anyone—even allies—off the hook.
Homeschooling Interest is Soaring in Texas
“2020 set records for the number of families interested in homeschooling. 2021 is now crushing those records.”
Texas Parents Push Back Against New Mask Mandates
“We will not stop protecting our children and families.”
Texas Universities Pushing Backdoor Vaccine Passports?
At least one state university is experimenting with a backdoor vaccine passport.
Special Election Set for Constitutional Propositions
A total of eight propositions are on the ballot to be considered by voters.
Texas Attorney General Releases List of Local Entities Imposing Mask Mandates
Though the state Legislature had the opportunity to put an official ban on mask mandates from local officials into law, the Texas House voted down such a proposal earlier this year.
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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...
Bullseye on Final Passage
While the “token victory” of licensed open carry legislation was moving through the legislature, campus...
A World Without Labels?
Can you imagine how difficult it would be to shop in a store where none of the products had labels? One...