For decades, children have been preyed upon by those in a system that refuses to correct itself.
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New Secretary of State Updates Texans on 2020 Election Audit
Gov. Abbott approves funds for new Election Audit Division.
Tarrant County Hospital District Mandates Vaccinations
The Fort Worth-based JPS hospital and health network requires that employees take a COVID-19 shot prior to December 5 to meet the January 4 deadline.
Abbott Agency Backtracks From CRT Course
After being exposed by gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services withdraws CRT course.
Jay Kleberg of King Ranch Now Running for Texas Land Commissioner as a Democrat
The South Texas environmental activist previously ran as a Republican for Texas House, but he has switched his party affiliation to run on “climate change.”
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Tick-Tock Goes the Legislative Clock
As deadlines loom, the window is nearly closed on many priorities still stuck in the legislative process in the Texas House.
Paxton Blasts Plano Police Chief for Appeasing ‘Militant’ BLM Mob
“We must not let lawlessness take root in Texas!”
Critical Race Theory Ban Watered Down in Texas House
With author Steve Toth’s blessing, Democrats added a litany of amendments to alter the bill.
Texas House to Vote on Tax Hike Pushed by Governor’s COVID Advisor
As countless Texans struggle under increasingly heavy taxes, state lawmakers are considering piling on even more.
House Rejects Proposal to Ban Mask Mandates With Help of Republicans
Seven Republican lawmakers voted with Democrats to allow both the governor and local governments to be able to require the wearing of masks when responding to a pandemic.
Bipartisan Coalition Kills Massive Corporate Welfare Expansion Effort
Though a bill to extend the Chapter 313 program for two years passed last weekend, lawmakers from both parties worked to kill a massive 10-year overhaul.
Don Huffines Announces Run for Governor
“I am running for governor because I love Texas and am determined to solve the critical problems that have been neglected for too long.”
Texas House Considers Secret Hearings on Lobbyist Harassment
Just two weeks after apparently false allegations of sexual assault roiled the Capitol, the Texas House is set to consider handing similar matters over to the speech regulators at the TEC. Why?
Schools Are ‘Transforming’ Emotions to Fit a Narrative
The education system is taking advantage of students who are unequipped to handle emotions.
Bill to Protect Women’s Sports Gets New Life
Internal House politics seemingly motivated the bill’s revival.
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LEAK: Senate Revenues
While the Texas House passed a state budget for 2012-2013 that stays within the taxpayers’ means, a document floating around the Texas Senate carries ideas to bring in new revenues – more than $1 billion through new and increased taxes. It also employs budget mirrors and fiscal smoke.
Rewarding Performance
A bill filed by Reps. William Callegari and Erwin Cain aims to increase government efficiency by emphasizing government employee performance over longevity.
Anti-Corruption Bills
Two state representatives are taking aim at elected officials and public employees who committed felonies during their time in office. The bills represent a great step forward towards bringing more accountability and integrity in government.
And Now Its On To Redistricting
Over the weekend, the Texas House finally got to passing our state’s budget for the next two years with less than half of the legislative session left. Of course the House budget is balanced, and will now go to the Senate where more revenues will probably be added to the House’s proposal.
House Budget Lives Within Texans Means
Tonight’s final vote on House Bill 1 tells us House leaders got the message taxpayers have been sending: live within our means! But taxpayers must remain vigilant; the session is far from over, and opportunities for taxing-and-spending mischief abound.
Budget Right, Now
Even though the House Appropriations Committee stopped with $800 million in budget cuts, conservative lawmakers kept looking for more ways to reduce spending and protect the state’s rainy day fund dollars.
Assessing New Taxes
Some in the Texas legislature might try to hide behind tax-hiking verbiage to escape voter wrath. You can put lipstick on a tax and call it a fee or assessment, but it doesn’t change the fact that it drains taxpayer wallets for the purpose of growing government.
Every Hand A Loser For Taxpayers
The newly ascendant gaming lobby will have their day in committee on Tuesday, with a dozen bills designed to expand the industry’s scope and footprint. Many supporters will make happy-talk about generating revenue to fund big-government. The only question is whether cash-craving lawmakers will take the bet.
Straus: ‘Question Validity’ Of LBB Report
A poorly prepared report from the Legislative Budget Board became fodder for liberals demanding budget bloat. House Speaker Joe Straus and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst pushed back with the truth.
Who Is More Free-Market?
Take a guess at who recently gave this quote regarding the Texas Emerging Technology Fund: “Why are we in this business? Why are we putting public tax dollars at risk with startups that can’t or won’t raise private money?”