Regents push back against “shared governance” with woke faculty.
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Black Lawmaker Resigns From Texas Legislative Black Caucus Over ‘Stank Leadership’
“I don’t have to take it. And I won’t.” – State Rep. Harold Dutton
The Texas Deep State: Why Was a State Commissioner Fired?
The governor’s office, a dangerous state agency, and a mystery.
House Proposal Would Help End Patchwork of Local Regulations
As more cities pass ordinances contradicting state law, the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act would help restore the regulatory authority to the state.
Senate Approves Plan for Property Tax Relief
Advocates are skeptical about claims it would be the “largest property tax cut ever in Texas history.”
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Paxton Challenges CDC’s Transportation Mask Mandate
Ken Paxton announced Thursday that he will be joining the Florida-led amicus brief challenging the CDC.
Texas Public Utility Commission Puts More Strain on Texans’ Wallets
While money is still tight for Texans, the Texas Public Utility Commission raised its surcharge, making phone bills more expensive.
Texan Testifies to Danger and Destruction on the Border
“We need the federal government to do their job to secure our border, enforce the laws, and stop putting our nation, our communities, and people’s livelihoods at risk.”
UT Urges Business Professors to Give Content Warning to Potentially Offended Students
Pronouns, land acknowledgments, and diversity statements are also included in the syllabus template.
Biden Administration Ends ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
The Department of Homeland Security will now allow asylum seekers to remain in the U.S. as they await their hearings.
A Timeline of Texas’ Response to the Border Crisis
While the Biden administration has exacerbated the border crisis, Texas’ actions so far have failed to put an end to it.
Communist China in Texas: Food Chokepoint
“The Chinese ownership of land in this nation is very scary to me.” — Congressman Lance Gooden (R–TX)
True Texas Project Forum Highlights Differences Between Republicans and Democrats
“It’s important to understand where the other ‘side’ is coming from—even if we don’t agree on policy.”
Abbott Receives Zero Support in CPAC Presidential Poll
CPAC is one of the country’s largest gatherings of conservatives.
Texas Republicans React to FBI Raiding Trump
Conservative leaders react to an unprecedented raid on Trump’s Florida home.
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Pete Flores Sworn In As First Hispanic Republican Senator
Flores won the seat in a special election last month in a victory that surprised political onlookers statewide.
Why Are Texas House Republicans in Tough Campaigns?
While Republican representation in the Texas Senate is growing, House Republicans find themselves in serious electoral battles.
Prosperity Roadmap: Budget Coalition Announces Priorities
Texas needs spending limit reform so that Texans have the best opportunity to prosper.
Huffines Requests Emergency Hearing on Election Security
“Voter registration & voting by non-citizens is illegal and unacceptable.”
Rhetta Bowers Untruthful in Candidate Questionnaire
Bowers, who has been sued three different times for failing to pay property taxes, failed to mention the suits in a Dallas Morning News questionnaire.
Senate Committee Says Job Deregulation Underway
Additional reform has the potential to further unleash the power of the private sector.
New Report: Texas Protected from Recession
Texas ranks among the most recession-proof states in the nation, due to its fiscal responsibility, low taxation and strong economy.
In Texas Speech Clarence Thomas Takes Aim at the Administrative State
The Supreme Court Justice recently described his concerns with various legal doctrines in a speech before the Federalist Society in Fort Worth
“Pro-Business” Group Endorses Democrats…Again
Why would a group that calls itself the “voice of business” endorse liberal Democrats?
Victory for Texas Voter ID Law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declares victory in his fight to preserve the state’s photo voter ID law.