The rematch between Democrat incumbent Morgan LaMantia and Republican Adam Hinojosa swung in Hinojosa’s favor.
State
Report: Senate Property Tax Plan ‘Falls Short’
“Any policy that keeps Texans from owning their own home, while at the same time forcing renters and businesses to carry a burden from which they get no relief, should not pass.”
Transparency in Texas Becoming an Endangered Species
Texas Military Department shrouds itself in darkness, while Colleyville strolls in sunshine.
Texas Lawmakers Answer the Question ‘What Is a Woman?’
“Women do matter, and we will not let a woke mob erase our very identity from existence.”
Texas House Unveils Border Security Package
“Addressing our state’s border crisis is a must-pass issue this session.”
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Texas Democrats Want Texans to Pay for Illegal Aliens
With the influx of lethal drugs and human smuggling, Texas Democrats are in full support of Texas taxpayers paying for illegal immigrants.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Attacks Texas in New Ad
California Gov. Newsom releases ads attacking Texas’ recent pro-life efforts.
Texas Lawmakers Eye Another Spending Spree with Your Money—Despite Historic Inflation
The state government doesn’t have to play by the same money rules as Texans.
Abbott Declares Texas Still in ‘State of Disaster’ Due to COVID
Texas’ COVID emergency declaration extended for another 30 days.
Hefner Bucks Texas GOP, Supports Putting Democrats in Power
Despite State Rep. Cole Hefner’s opposition, the Smith County GOP passed a resolution against giving chairmanships to Democrats.
More than Half of Texas Experiencing ‘Extreme’ and ‘Exceptional’ Drought
Arizona considers desalination to combat water scarcity, will Texas?
2 Men Indicted for Role in Human Smuggling Truck Deaths
If convicted, the men could face the death penalty on the most serious charges.
Crisis Pregnancy Centers Under Fire From Texas Democrats
The party’s proposed platform calls for defunding the centers, which are a lifeline for many pregnant women.
The Reality of Life on the Southern Border
“The destruction and the fear, it’s 24/7. We never get a break.”
How Can Texans Stop Through-the-Roof Property Taxes? Start Here
Local governments need to use the No New Revenue rate as their starting point when formulating budgets. Any higher rate is a tax increase.
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Dickey and Asche Roll Out Endorsements Ahead of RPT Convention
Both candidates are ramping up their campaigns ahead of next week’s RPT convention.
Mysterious Group Sends Emails Attacking James Dickey
Sent from “Texas Conservatives for Liberty and Freedom,” the email shows Dickey covered in blood spatter.
Abbott Campaign Treasurer Found Supporting Far-Left Politicians
Nau, both as a private citizen and in his role as the President and CEO of Silver Eagle Distributors, the nation’s largest distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, has been a consistent donor to liberal republicans and far-left democrats.
Straus Tasks Democrat with Gun Confiscation Bill
Just hours after Abbott’s press conference, retiring Speaker Joe Straus announced he was giving the first charge to a Democrat-led committee.
House Democrats: Abbott Backs Our Gun Confiscation Bill
Democrats are claiming that Abbott is backing a radical, unconstitutional gun confiscation bill.
Abbott Announces School Safety Proposals
In a press conference at Dallas ISD, Abbott laid out his proposals for school safety in the wake of the Santa Fe shooting.
Texas Democrats: “The Pot-Smoking Lesbian Coalition”
“Get your pot-smoking lesbian coalition t-shirt, mug, and buttons today,” the party implored supporters in a now-scrubbed news release.
2018 Texas GOP Chairman Candidates in Their Own Words
Republican delegates at the state convention in San Antonio will decide whether to retain James Dickey or elect Cindy Asche to chair the party.
New Property Tax? A Warning to Texas Over Pensions and Benefits
Making tough decisions to fix the state’s ongoing pension problems will be a large part of the ongoing narrative heading into the 86th Legislature.
Announcing the 2018 RPT and SREC Questionnaires
The public will be provided with each candidate’s answers un-edited by the time of the convention.