Some high-profile legislation remains tied up in legal battles.
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Texas Republicans ‘Doubling Down’ on Local Elections
Texans can expect city and school board races to become more openly partisan.
Off to the Races: Texas Candidate Filing Deadline Concludes
Many incumbents find themselves on the defensive, setting the stage for a rousing primary election cycle.
Viola Garcia: The Texan Fighting Against Parents at the National School Boards Association
The Texas Association of School Boards refuses to withdraw from the national association, where one of their own has been leading the fight against parents.
Texas Lawmakers Respond to Texas Military Forced Vaccinations
All have routinely called for a fourth special session to address the issue of prohibiting employer vaccine mandates.
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New Texas Law Will Protect State’s Infrastructure from Enemy Nations
“We can’t allow hostile nations to get a foothold in our critical infrastructure.”
Bill to Strengthen Spending Limits Sent to Governor
Strengthening the state’s spending limit has long been a priority of conservatives.
Did Lawmakers Really ‘Run Out of Time’?
They had 140 total days. They were reluctant to bring up the Governor’s Emergency Items in the first 60 days, including two that ended up failing by the end of the legislative session.
Abbott Threatens to Defund Legislature
His announcement gives credence to talk in Capitol circles that he may be forced to call the Legislature back for a special session during the summer.
87th Legislative Session: An Overview
The 140 days of the legislative session have concluded. What did—and did not—get accomplished?
Democrats Bust Quorum, Kill Election Integrity Bill
Slow-rolling by Republicans in passing the priority legislation ultimately allowed Democrats to kill the bill.
Legislative Session to Conclude With No Emergency Powers Reform
The Senate passed bills seeking to reform emergency authorities at the state and local levels, while the House passed a bill to perpetuate disputed authorities altogether. Neither could seemingly come to an agreement.
In the Dead of Night, Lawmakers Propose Changes to How Texas GOP Should Operate
These new provisions caught ire in the conservative activist sphere.
Republicans’ Revised Election Integrity Bill Approved by Texas Senate, Heads to House
Senate Bill 7 is eligible for consideration by the House at 4:50 p.m. today, the final day for lawmakers to approve bills coming out of conference committees.
Update: Critical Race Theory ‘Ban’ Sent to Governor
Some are concerned the bill’s current form could actually require the teaching of critical race theory.
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Fraud and Futility
Once again, government incompetency has resulted in the massive waste of taxpayer dollars.
Strengthening RDF Protections
Support Responsibility! State Rep. Charles Perry is following through on his pledge to support the Texas...
Straus Seeks Sugarcoat for Medicaid Expansion
“We need to move beyond the word ‘no’ to something the administration might entertain.”
Who’s Really Being Protected?
Some Republicans profess a love of free markets and limited government when in their home district, but their actions suggest otherwise.
Conservatives, Not Moderates, Are the Problem
Conservatives are not using every tool at their disposal.
What Stand Will House GOP Take?
Will they Republican members of the House cave or stand strong?
Florida’s Fall Means Texas Must Stand Taller
Expanding Medicaid won’t reduce the “uninsured” population in any significant way.
Stupidity Isn’t Bravery
Texas currently has a broken spending system, and raising taxes is not “bravery.”
‘Brewing’ More Liberty
Two proposed Senate bills would help free up the brewing market in Texas.
Save Texas Students
Now is the time to provide Texas students and parents with the opportunity to achieve all that our great state has to offer.