The release follows backlash against A&M’s attempt to hire a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion proponent.
State
‘The Mind Polluters’ Exposes Schools Sexualizing Kids
Documentary is a wake-up call to parents and pastors that schools are indoctrinating kids into “a worldview at odds with the Christian faith.”
Texas Military Department General Dissuades Troops From Talking to Press
“They wouldn’t have sent this email in the first place if going to the press wasn’t working better than [chain of command.]”
Young Conservatives of Texas Ratings Reveal Liberal Legislature
Despite Texas holding Republican majorities at every level of state government, the average rating in the House was only 48. The average rating in the Senate was 57.
Texas Secretary of State to Local Election Officials: ‘Make It Transparent’ to Restore Voter Confidence
Secretary John Scott addresses county elections administrators at their annual conference, says voters need to know their ballots will count.
MOST RECENT
Gov. Abbott Asked to Ban Employer Vaccination Mandates
“Governor Abbott needs to exercise some leadership and make this issue a priority during the special session.”
Don’t Mess with Texas Elections: Abbott Signs ‘Zuck Bucks’ Ban
Millions in cash contributions from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to local election administrators had an unprecedented influence on voting in 2020.
Autopsy Report: Texas Lawmakers Enact New Pro-Life Laws, But Fail to Abolish Abortion
Texas still lags behind other states in protecting children from being aborted.
Fiscal Responsibility Index Grades Lawmakers on Voting Record
The ratings are based on 151 votes taken in the House, and 79 votes taken in the Senate.
Slaton Calls for Border Security Legislation in a Special Session
“If the federal government won’t act, Texas must do whatever is necessary to end the crisis.” – State Rep. Bryan Slaton
Weakened Critical Race Theory Bill Awaits Abbott’s Signature
Though the bill prohibits teaching that one race or sex is inherently superior to another, some additions to the bill have raised concerns amongst conservatives.
Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman Prepares Run for Attorney General
A potential growing Republican primary field for the seat might spell trouble for Paxton and likely fracture support between conservative grassroots and more establishment Republicans.
Overcoming a ‘Lumbering’ System
Legislation passed this spring seeks to overcome “lumbering” bureaucracy, says foster care advocate.
State Rep. James White Not Seeking Re-Election, Leaves Door Open for Statewide Office
White has served as the state representative for six legislative sessions after first being elected in the fall of 2010.
Autopsy Report: Lack of Emergency Powers Reform Despite Outcry From Texans
The Legislature adjourned approving a mere patchwork of bills, with only a few addressing the concerns that were raised in the wake of the pandemic.
ARCHIVE
Larson (Admittedly) Games Lottery Vote
Larson admitted he voted to keep the bill alive because “no one anticipated the bill would actually fail.”
Promoting Obamacare?
Harvey Hilderbran, tax-writing chairman appointed by Speaker Straus, is trying to define jobs on the basis of Obamacare.
Horribly Ineffective Hilderbran
Mr. Hilderbran’s claim of “relief for all Texans” has taken the form of highly targeted tax cuts for corporate friends.
Senate: Extreme Irresponsibility
The Senate unanimously voted to draw nearly $6 billion from the $8 billion Economic Stabilization Fund.
House Moves Closer to Medicaid Expansion
State Rep. John Zerwas’ “Texas Solution” to Medicaid is neither a solution, nor is it good for Texas.
Sins of Omission and Commission
Speaker Joe Straus’ leadership doesn’t want “tea party freshmen to do their thing.”
Perry: “Protect Our Rainy Day Fund”
The two efforts drawing dollars from the Rainy Day Fund are seemingly noble causes, but both efforts rely on creating new debt.
Senatorial Irresponsibility
The sales-tax hike is being sold as a “temporary” tax increase, but it will last until 2030!
Carona Bashes GOP, Conservatives on Gambling
If Carona’s bill becomes law, Texans will be further from getting free markets and limited government.
Busting the Budget Cap
It is too late to make room in the budget for House Bill 11, so the legislature will have to decide if they want to bust the budget cap…