On the call for the third special session is “legislation concerning public safety, security, environmental quality, and property ownership” in places like Colony Ridge.
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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.”
Texans for Vaccine Choice Releases Voting Guide
Early voting has begun, and this voting guide lists candidates who have committed to supporting medical freedom.
3 Opponents Challenge Liberal Republican Ernest Bailes
During the most recent session, Bailes earned a 38 on the Fiscal Responsibility Index, one of the lowest scores of any Republican.
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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.”
Tech Giants Continue to Censor. Will State Lawmakers Finally Stop It in Texas?
“Once again, Texans were failed by cowards in Austin.”
Texas Agency Denies Help From Florida Sheriffs to Secure Open Border
A border county sheriff has yet to receive the resources he’s requested.
Abbott’s Challengers Push for Action Against Local Mask Mandates
Don Huffines, Chad Prather, and Allen West sound off as local officials across Texas begin implementing mask mandates again.
Lone Republican Votes Against Sending for the Arrest of Absent Democrats
Republican State Rep. Lyle Larson joined the few present Democrats in not supporting their arrest to compel their attendance.
Arrest Warrants Finally Issued for Absent House Democrats
On Tuesday evening, arrest warrants were signed for all 52 absent Democrats who have kept the 150-member Texas House short of the two-thirds required quorum for nearly a month.
Local Officials Sue Gov. Abbott as Mask Mandate Feud Intensifies
“There’s no scientific rationale or logic to have children wear masks in schools.”
Texas Senate Panel Hears Election Integrity Bill … Again
Will the third time be the charm for GOP priority election reforms?
Senate Moves Quickly as Second Special Session Gets Underway
Only four days into the session, Senate committees have considered almost all bills on the agenda, and the full chamber has already voted out several of them.
Texas Supreme Court Issues Stay Order, Allows Arrest of Fleeing House Democrats
Despite threats to the contrary, no member has been arrested so far.
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Byron Cook Attacks Abbott’s Agenda
Gov. Abbott’s legislative priorities are yet again under assault by Republicans in the Texas House. The...
Lawmakers Reinforce State Sovereignty
With the recent technological advancements in hydraulic fracturing (i.e. ‘fracking’), additional oil and gas...
False Accusations
The battle between the two chambers of the Texas Legislature escalated late last week when State Rep. Dennis...
Home School Students Score in Texas Senate
Home school students may soon be able to play football and other sports alongside public school students in...
Straus’ Union Dues
The Wall Street Journal reports Texas Democrats receive close to 100 percent public employee labor union donations.
RMAs: Recklessness Merits Auditing
Yesterday, the State Senate passed to engrossment SB 1184, authored by State Sen. Don Huffines (R-Dallas)....
Preachers Call for Marriage Protections
On Monday, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony that would protect the religious freedom...
Property Tax Hikes in the Texas House
Nobody may have campaigned on higher property taxes last election cycle, but legislators are poised to...
Clock Ticking for Conservatives
With sine die and the end of the legislative session drawing near, the window is rapidly closing for...
Driving Texas Leftward
Illegal immigrants could soon receive permits from the state to drive legally on Texas roads if one lawmaker...