Both resolutions say Phelan has violated Republican Party of Texas principles and legislative priorities.
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Texas Attorney General Responds in Disastrous Child Mutilation Saga
“To be clear, I trust that DFPS is investigating and taking all appropriate actions against child abuse that may occur through gender reassignment surgery, chemical or surgical castration, puberty blockers, or any other procedure as it relates to children.”
Democrat Matthew Dowd Ends Lt. Gov. Campaign, Says ‘White Male Christians’ Should Step Back
In a statement on Tuesday, Democrat candidate for Lt. Governor Matthew Dowd withdrew from the race for the sake of “diversity.”
Texas Military Forces Being Forced to Vaccinate or Face Discharge
This is happening despite Abbott’s own executive order he says is supposed to prevent it.
State Rep. Justin Holland Receives Primary Challengers
He joins several other Texas House Republican incumbents who find themselves fending off multiple challengers.
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10 Texas Lawmakers Will Finalize Top Election Integrity Bill
House and Senate conference committee members will hammer out a final version of comprehensive election reform, a top priority of grassroots conservatives.
Rinaldi: Abbott Priority Legislation Will Give CDC COVID Guidance the Force of Law
SB 6 exposes Texas business owners to civil liability if they do not adhere to draconian government pandemic guidance from unelected health bureaucrats.
House Set to Hear Senate Version of ‘Pandemic Liability Protection Act’
The bill still includes provisions that some say essentially codify federal health guidelines.
Attorney: Bill Contains ‘A New Way to Punish the Parents’
“CPS loves to work in the dark.”
Texas Legislature Opposes Plans to Pack US Supreme Court
Last month, Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate announced legislation intended to expand the Supreme Court to 13 seats, in the wake of President Donald Trump’s three appointments to the court.
Texas Lawmakers Pass First GOP-Priority Election Integrity Bill
House Bill 574 is on its way to be signed by Gov. Abbott, who named election integrity an emergency priority on February 1.
Corporate Welfare Extension Legislation Meets Resistance in Senate
“I think that this program is run amok and it’s time to start over with an absolute clean slate.” – State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
Grassroots Leader Julie McCarty Endorses Huffines for Governor
In a video announcement, the True Texas Project CEO says her endorsement was based on Huffines’ record in office.
Texas Pro-Life ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Signed Into Law
“The Texas Heartbeat Act will protect the lives of our most precious Texans starting at the moment their heart begins to beat.”
Texas Legislature Bans Hypnosis Use in Investigations
“DPS has developed more advanced interview and interrogation techniques that yield better results.”
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Corruption Plaguing Border Town Over Water Rights
It might not seem that newsworthy to the rest of the state, but an issue of taxation without representation is picking up lots of headlines in the Rio Grande Valley.
More Money Going To Public Ed
According to the House-Senate Conference Committee working on Texas’ new budget, state funding for public education will increase by $125 million in 2012-2013.
Media: Voters Are Ill-Informed Children
Here’s more evidence you are upsetting the status quo in Austin: the media is complaining about the impact you’re having on legislators! The managing editor of one publication said this week that voters like you are “children” who legislators need to tell to “shut up” and force higher taxes upon.
Conservative Budget Won’t Be Derailed Now
As the Texas Legislature and the budget deal seem to be breaking down over school finance, Senator Florence Shapiro (R-Plano) is going to the mat to iron out the differences and deliver what is necessary.
College-Level Scam
Apparently our state’s colleges and universities don’t have enough to do, so they’re trying to get permission to compete with private-sector telecomm providers. Given how little time so many university employees devote to students, at ever rising tuition rates, one wonders just how expensive this foray will be for taxpayers.
Taxpayers: Legislators Heard You!
Tonight’s budget agreement between the House and Senate is a big win for Texas’ taxpayers, and the future strength of the state’s economy.
Is A Budget Deal Near?
As the close of the legislative session approaches, it appears a deal is nearly done on a 2012-2013 state budget that reflects more closely the conservative principles taxpayers have been demanding from lawmakers.
Why Does Higher Ed Oppose Stewardship?
Texas’ universities have a dirty little secret: they don’t want taxpayers, parents or students looking too closely at their books. And they certainly don’t want to answer questions about performance.
Senate Digs Deeper Into RDF
By a vote of 30 to 1, the Texas Senate today passed their version of HB 275 which taps the state’s rainy day fund for the current biennium. They are withdrawing $800 million more than the House.
No Reason For A Special Session
State Sen. Steve Ogden is telling the press today that a special session focused on the budget is in the cards. Sounds like someone may be giving up rather than getting down to work. We should expect more from the Republican chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.