Texas Education 911 says parents were “left out” of the legislature’s school reform discussions.
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Gov. Abbott Announces Additional Food Stamp Benefits, Despite Labor Shortage
“Thanks to the USDA for their continued collaboration with HHSC to provide healthy meals to Texans across the state,” said Abbott.
Texas Attorney General Sues Biden for Vaccine Mandate on State Troops
“This is one of the many examples of federal overreach by the Biden Administration that my office is adamantly fighting against.”
Texas School First to Leave Tax-Funded Lobbying Group
“I wouldn’t pay into an organization where they use the money to fight against me.”
Texas Flags Ordered to be Lowered for Nevada Senator Harry Reid
Gov. Abbott’s announcement says the directive is pursuant to an order President Joe Biden issued last week.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Failed Officials Who Support It
Not only do citizens oppose the practice, but it also failed on important issues of two of Texas’ largest cities.
Texas Local Governments Publicly Promoting Hazardous Sexual Behavior, Gender Confusion
“What other sexual proclivities will you be supporting?”
Freedom Caucus Member Wants Dan Patrick Out of Office
Freshman Rep. Cody Vasut tells a local business group that fellow Republican Patrick “needs to go.”
Autopsy Report: Texas Lawmakers Didn’t Protect Women’s Sports
If Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t act, young women remain at risk of losing their athletic opportunities.
Autopsy Report: Election Integrity Advocates Let Down by Lawmakers
A handful of reforms passed, but Texas conservatives’ top-priority election integrity bill was bungled by Republican legislators.
Former Austin City Councilwoman Ellen Troxclair Announces for Texas Senate
While serving on the Austin City Council, Troxclair advocated for property tax relief and the elimination of fees and mandates that made the city unaffordable for many of its citizens.
Huffines: Eliminate Property Taxes and Close the Border
Gubernatorial candidate unveils campaign billboards across Texas.
Autopsy Report: Monument Protection Efforts Lack Tangible Results
Only one bill made it through the entire legislative process, and even then, it left vulnerabilities for monuments all over the state.
Guzman Resigns From Texas Supreme Court
Justice Eva Guzman’s resignation is fueling speculation that she may challenge Ken Paxton for attorney general.
Buckingham Officially Enters Race for Land Commissioner
According to her campaign, Buckingham enters the race with more than $2,000,000.
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‘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.
Playing On Your Dime
Texas lawmakers will take off a few hours to play football during the workday…on the taxpayers’ dime.
Justice Department Sides with German Homeschooling Policy
This is some jaw-dropping news: In a political asylum case involving a German family that fled to the United...
Birdwell, Hughes Seek Greater Taxpayer Protection
Two Taxpayer Champions are keeping taxpayers’ best interest at heart.
Chartering Better Education
Regarding education, charter school expansion should be top priority.
The Side Effects of Medicaid Expansion
The top three statewide elected officials in Texas agree Medicaid expansion is bad policy.
A ‘Sweet’ Reform for SNAP
SNAP, a federal program administered at the state level designed to offer “nutritional assistance” to low-income individuals and families, issues a “Lone Star Card” that works just like a debit card.
Better Government Through Better Information
“People need to know what their government is doing and how it spends their money,” says Comptroller Susan Combs.
The Art of Wasting Money
Giving more revenue to a nonessential program such as the Texas Commission on the Arts should not even be an option.