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Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Calls for Special Session to Eliminate Property Taxes

September 26, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to order a special session on education later this month.

Gov. Abbott Has So Far Declined to Sign ‘Big Family Pledge’

February 8, 2022

“For too long, political leaders have been allowed to campaign on being ‘pro-family’ without making any specific promises to parents. That time is over.”

Gubernatorial Candidates Race for Cash

February 8, 2022

Six days away from early voting, here’s where the Republican gubernatorial candidates stand.

Are Texas’ Hospitals Filled With the Unvaxxed?

February 7, 2022

“Personal narrative involves personal bias, and it does not serve as a replacement to factual data.”

Pro-Amnesty Group Out With Second Round of Texas Endorsements

February 7, 2022

Americans for Prosperity has shed the LIBRE Initiative label in its latest round of endorsements.

MOST RECENT

Texas Governor’s Race Continues to Get National Attention

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R–Kentucky) endorses Don Huffines, candidate for Texas governor.

Amid Border Crisis, Gov. Abbott’s Challengers Outline Security Plans

“Texans need leadership committed to fixing the problem, not excuses from our governor.” – Former State Sen. Don Huffines

Some Democrats Trickle Back In, but Texas House Still Lacks Quorum

Reportedly, the House currently has 92 of the 100 lawmakers needed to conduct legislative business.

Abortion Businesses Target Pro-Life Activist in Lawsuit

Mark Lee Dickson has been instrumental in helping make more than 30 cities in Texas “sanctuary cities for the unborn.”

Texas Now Ranks Even Higher for Biggest Property Tax Burden

Republicans have controlled the state Legislature and held every statewide office for nearly two decades. Yet despite campaign promises to the contrary, property tax burdens have increased by 181 percent in that time.

Border Security Forum Highlights ‘Massive Invasion’ in Texas

Texans affected by illegal immigration shared their stories at the event put on by State Rep. Bryan Slaton.

Absent House Democrat Michelle Beckley Announces Bid for Congress

Beckley has narrowly won the last two election cycles for her state House seat.

GOP Lawmakers Set the Record Straight on Texas Election Bills

Republicans debunk Democrat talking points and detail what is—and isn’t—included in the state’s voting security legislation.

Gov. Abbott Says Texas House’s Chance of Passing Child Protection Laws Was ‘Nil’

The specific laws would prohibit medical professionals from performing mutilating gender procedures on minors.

Will Republicans Strip Absent Democrats of Their Leadership Positions?

With a week of an insufficient number of lawmakers present to conduct business, and with the special session one-third of the way complete, the House is paralyzed and has been reluctant to penalize the absent lawmakers.