The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the previous injunction, allowing the READER Act to take effect once again.
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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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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.
Conservatives Chart Course for States to Secure Future Elections
CPAC panel says the Big Lie the left is telling is that states’ voting integrity laws are “voter suppression.”
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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.
Is a Democrat the Real Chair of Higher Ed?
When House Speaker Joe Straus named his committee assignments last week, there was considerable buzz and...
Transportation Reform: Restore Local Control, Accountability
Before throwing more tax money at a misunderstood transportation crisis, the legislature should first...
Governing Like California: Insult or Aspiration for Straus?
Is Speaker Joe Straus trying to run the Texas House like a Californian? Sounds like a silly question. He’s a...
Serve The People
Legislation filed by State Sen. Van Taylor of Plano is designed to discourage legislators from monetizing...
The Basic Mechanics of Tax Relief
The Senate base budget plan has received much attention since it was released on January 25, 2015, primarily...
Senate Aims to Expand Gun Rights
The passage of campus carry gives a clear indication that the Texas Senate has undoubtedly become more conservative and more willing to lead this session.