State Rep. Toth took aim at the legislation’s expansion of the controversial STAAR test.
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GOP Voters Energized in Rio Grande Valley
RGV voters turned out in record numbers in the Republican primary. Democrats had a comparatively depressed turnout, in what will no doubt be seen as a validation of national political watchers’ predictions of a red wave in November.
Wayne Christian Forced Into Runoff for Railroad Commissioner
Incumbent Wayne Christian will face Sarah Stogner in May runoff election.
Texas Republican Voters Overwhelmingly Approve 10 Statewide Propositions
The propositions can spur Republican state politicians to act on a variety of important issues.
Runoffs Begin in State Legislature Races
Several races are moving to runoff elections following Tuesday’s election results.
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‘Pill-Induced’ Abortions Will Soon Be Partially Illegal in Texas
The newly approved law does not protect a child in the first seven weeks of his or her life.
Texas GOP Calls for ‘Derelict Democrats’ to Be Removed From House Leadership Positions
“I want to be clear: I have never seen an issue that so firmly unites Republicans across the political spectrum as this one does.”
Sex Trafficking in Texas: How to Fight Back
In the fourth installment of this series, Texas Scorecard examines how the Lone Star State can lead the fight against the modern slave trade.
Major Election Integrity Bill Passes Texas House
The amended version of SB 1 now goes back to the Senate.
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.”
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Lawsuit Looms Over Funding of Paxton Prosecution
After being warned that their preliminary budget violated state law, Collin County Commissioners acted...
Flynn Writes Houstonians About Public Pensions, But Not His Own
Why is a North Texas state representative focusing on public employee pensions in Houston, and why is he...
Lame Duck Defends Rogue Agency
As a lame duck legislator who chose to retire, rather than be retired by his citizens, Austin lobby-lackey...
Byron Cook’s Illegal Immigration Interference: Part Two
State Rep. Byron Cook (R-Corsicana) has previously been exposed for killing meaningful illegal immigration...
Byron Cook’s Illegal Immigration Interference: Part One
Texas reforms designed to strengthen border security and curb illegal immigration have been harder to pass...
Anti-Constitutional Gamblers Attack Sen. Jane Nelson
Last year crony investors connected with the Texas horse-racing industry sought to undermine Texas’...
Abbott’s Education Reform Killed By Texas House Leadership
Legislation designed to let parents get their children out of failing schools, promoted as a top reform by...
Straus Leadership Team Behind Paxton Indictments
There is now little doubt that the coalition government of liberal Republicans and Democrats who control the...
Paxton Indictment is an Embarrassment to the Texas Criminal Justice System
The charges seem absurd, particularly given that they carry a maximum 99-year prison sentence.
Who is Responsible for the Paxton Probe?
As special prosecutors gear up to drag Attorney General Ken Paxton through the same mud as former Gov. Rick...