Law enforcement is clearing Fronton Island to halt criminal cartel activity.
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Expert: Gov. Abbott’s Border Security Effort Is ‘Political Theater’
Journalist John Davidson explains the dire situation at Texas’ southern border.
Texas Military Commander: ‘8,000 Soldiers Are at Risk‘ From Vaccine Mandate
As citizens cry for a fourth special session to address vaccine mandates, a soldier expressed little hope that Gov. Abbott’s lawsuits will succeed.
Crenshaw Snaps At Young Girl Attending Montgomery County Tea Party Meeting
When a teenage girl questioned Crenshaw on a statement he made regarding Jesus Christ, the congressman got angry.
Allen West Raises Nearly $2 Million in Gubernatorial Bid
Additionally, the campaign touted receiving more than 13,000 individual donations.
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Autopsy Report: Legislation Passed to Strengthen Spending Limits
Capping the growth of state spending at the rate of population plus inflation has been a priority of conservatives for years.
Wayne Christian to Seek Second Term on Railroad Commission
So far, no other candidates have officially announced campaigns for the statewide position.
Abbott Announces Special Session Starting July 8
Abbott has not yet announced which items will be addressed in the first special session.
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Request Medicaid Expansion in Special Session
After unsuccessful efforts to expand Medicaid in Texas during the regular 87th Legislative Session, supporters endeavor to convince Abbott to add it to any of the upcoming special sessions.
Autopsy Report: Property Taxes Will Continue to Rise in Texas
Texans continue their fight for property tax relief.
Sid Miller Declines Run for Governor, Will Seek Re-Election
“That’s why, after listening to the advice of supporters, friends, and my team, I have decided that I can best serve Texas by continuing this important work.”
Abbott Exercises His Veto Powers
Certain bills relating to criminal justice reform, dog restraint regulations, oil and gas royalty contracts, and defunding the state Legislature were all given the axe.
Texas Home School Coalition Reflects on the Session
Legislators listened to citizens on homeschool reforms.
Texans to Vote on Constitutional Amendments
Proposed changes to the Texas Constitution will be on the ballot this November.
Abbott Signs Budget, Vetoes Funding of Legislature
Though Abbott has said at least two special sessions will be required this year, he has so far declined to announce when they will take place.
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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…
Subsidizing DMN with Moving-Picture Money
With taxpayers’ money, Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program has subsidized the production of at least one commercial for the Dallas Morning News.
Getting Soaked?
Lawmakers tell you they are going to “invest” your money, but they really mean “spend.”
House ObamaCare Sneak Foiled
Republican John Zerwas almost sneaked Medicaid expansion into the House budget. He was stopped.
Hollywood Handouts Before Teachers and Taxpayers
Texas lawmakers had a chance to help taxpayers and teachers by cutting the corporate welfare to Hollywood, but they chose Hollywood.