Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says it will “consider all legal avenues to redress this issue.”
State
Kyle Kacal: The Most Liberal Republican in the Texas House
Since entering the Texas House, Kacal has worked against conservative reforms and sided with Democrats to grow government.
American Principles Project Launches $1M Ad Campaign Exhorting Gov. Abbott to Outlaw Child Mutilation Experiments
“[We’re] calling on Gov. Abbott to protect children from these procedures which cause permanent damage and, in many cases, sterilization.”
Family Rights Organization Endorses Huffines for Governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines received the endorsement of the Texas Home School Coalition.
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Slams Gov. Abbott: ‘It’s Like Working With Sasquatch’
“Everybody knows he’s real and some people have seen him, but I’ve never seen him. I can’t get a meeting with him”
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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.
Bill Filed Would Audit 2020 Election in Major Texas Counties
With House Democrats out of the state and no end in sight to their escape, the Texas Voter Confidence Act’s path to law appears uphill.
House Democrats Remind Speaker of the Coalitions That Put Him There
“There needs to be 76 members who decide who our next Speaker is, and more than 60 are not there.”
Gov. Abbott Remains Silent as Texas Lags Behind in Protecting Children
“Texas must act now to protect our children.”
Speaker Still Hasn’t Issued Arrest Order for Absent House Democrats
State Rep. Biedermann says neither the Texas Department of Public Safety or House sergeant-at-arms have been directed by Speaker Phelan to arrest no-show lawmakers.
Border County Struggles With Security as Abbott Postures
Kinney County is looking into private donations to fund private security plan.
Phelan Finally Strips Democrat Joe Moody of ‘No. 2’ Position
Phelan has thus far been reluctant to punish Democrat quorum-breakers in any meaningful way.
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Transportation Funding a Top Priority
Transportation has become a major issue in the state of Texas with rising population and business growth...
Hey Media, Be Happy We Won!
Lost in the coverage of Michael Quinn Sullivan and Empower Texans' historic win against the Texas Ethics...
Senate Stands for Tax Relief
Sen. Nelson’s tax relief proposal is strong and permanent because it would grow the homestead exemption alongside rising home values.
The Limiting Metric
Analysts at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) have compared Texas spending limit methods over recent...
Troubling Ties Between Two Tuckers
New information is coming to light about the troubling relationship between Sara Martinez Tucker, a...
The Unacceptable David Beck
Later this week the Texas Senate’s Nominations Committee will consider the appointment of David J. Beck to...
The Conservative Approach to Limiting Government Growth
While the grassroots may disagree on the means from time to time, the end goal of the conservative movement...
Leading by Example
Under legislation filed by State Rep. Matt Shaheen of Collin County (HB 1257), governmental agencies would...
Abbott Addresses the State of Texas
On Tuesday, newly minted Governor Greg Abbott addressed a joint session of the Texas Legislature to set...
Cronyism Continues in the House of Straus
Members should be placed on committees where they can’t brazenly shill for personal enrichment.