“Governor Abbott is right to call the legislature back for school choice, but that is not enough,” said State Rep. Brian Harrison.
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Election Integrity Wins and Losses in the Texas Legislature
Voting integrity advocates tally up victories as well as lost opportunities.
Parents Wake Up to ‘Woke’ Public Schools
Divisive school policies rooted in critical race theory sparked a parent movement that’s taking on the education establishment in Texas and across the country.
The Fight to End Child Mutilation in Texas
“I keep asking myself: Why do we have to work this hard to get our elected officials to protect children in this state?”
Top Stories of 2021
Here were the top stories of the year, as determined by page views and social media interactions.
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Vaccine Passport Prohibition Heads to Abbott
Citizens successfully helped push legislation through the Texas Senate and House of Representatives.
New Texas Law Will Protect State’s Infrastructure from Enemy Nations
“We can’t allow hostile nations to get a foothold in our critical infrastructure.”
Bill to Strengthen Spending Limits Sent to Governor
Strengthening the state’s spending limit has long been a priority of conservatives.
Did Lawmakers Really ‘Run Out of Time’?
They had 140 total days. They were reluctant to bring up the Governor’s Emergency Items in the first 60 days, including two that ended up failing by the end of the legislative session.
Abbott Threatens to Defund Legislature
His announcement gives credence to talk in Capitol circles that he may be forced to call the Legislature back for a special session during the summer.
87th Legislative Session: An Overview
The 140 days of the legislative session have concluded. What did—and did not—get accomplished?
Democrats Bust Quorum, Kill Election Integrity Bill
Slow-rolling by Republicans in passing the priority legislation ultimately allowed Democrats to kill the bill.
Legislative Session to Conclude With No Emergency Powers Reform
The Senate passed bills seeking to reform emergency authorities at the state and local levels, while the House passed a bill to perpetuate disputed authorities altogether. Neither could seemingly come to an agreement.
In the Dead of Night, Lawmakers Propose Changes to How Texas GOP Should Operate
These new provisions caught ire in the conservative activist sphere.
Republicans’ Revised Election Integrity Bill Approved by Texas Senate, Heads to House
Senate Bill 7 is eligible for consideration by the House at 4:50 p.m. today, the final day for lawmakers to approve bills coming out of conference committees.
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Why does Senator Carona pretend to be a Republican?
I’ve told my audience, in legislative session after session, what disdain the wealthy Dallas state senator...
Innovation, Not Debt, Key to Better Schools
Let’s try spending more money in the classroom rather than simply on a classroom.
2014 Races Dependent on 2013 Outcomes
Policy outcomes that are implemented in 2013 will define 2014.
Big Government Down-Ballot
Living outside a major metropolitan area doesn’t exempt you from bigger government…
Straus Spokesman Spins
Straus spokesman says anyone who questions the conservative credentials of the incumbent speaker has a “special interest agenda.”
Tax Hikes When You Least Expect Them
School districts have taken advantage of the legal window to set tax ratification election dates when voters are least likely to expect them.
Erase The Margins
“Texas’ margin tax has dulled the state’s competitive edge and without significant reform it will spell trouble for the state’s future economic prospects.”
Easy Cutting
True economic development results when government is kept under tight control, letting the free market be truly free.
FreedomWorks Fires Early Shot In Speakership Race
Can rank-and-file House members dismiss the concerns of their base voters?
Dewhurst Got It
Strictly limiting the growth of government has been one of the signature policy goals of the conservative movement for more than a decade.