Paxton’s attorney Tony buzbee declared, “The Bush era in Texas ends today.”
State
Gov. Abbott’s Bail Reform Priority Killed Again in House
Once again, the proposed constitutional amendment failed to receive the necessary support of lawmakers.
Gov. Abbott’s Challengers on Key Issues
Allen West, Chad Prather, and Don Huffines weigh in on key issues during exclusive interviews with Texas Scorecard.
Texas House Approves Women’s Sports Protections — But Excludes College Women
Why leave them out?
Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Stops School District’s COVID Vaccine Mandate
“All employees of San Antonio ISD should know that they are not required to be vaccinated at this time.”
MOST RECENT
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Bill Receives Hearing in House
Last session, the bill was ultimately voted down. This year, supporters are hopeful for a different outcome.
Pro-Life Memorial Vandalized at UT Austin
A pro-life display placed by a conservative student organization was defaced overnight.
Citizens, Lawmakers Speak Out to Protect Children From Gender Disfigurement Operations
State lawmakers are currently considering a proposed law to classify the permanently scarring procedures as child abuse.
Procedural ‘Error’ Stalls House Hearing on Key Election Integrity Bill
Chairman Briscoe Cain said the Elections Committee will hear House Bill 6 again “soon.”
Texas Parents Fight School Boards on COVID Policies
Parents are troubled by mask mandates and a lack of access to schools.
Top-Priority Election Bill Set for Public Hearing in House Committee
Texans can register Thursday to testify on House Bill 6 in person or submit written testimony online.
Texas House to Hear Citizen Testimony on Freedom to Worship Act
The proposed law would protect churches from government officials’ shutdown orders.
Public Testifies on Bills to Protect Voters, Poll Watchers, Mail Ballots
Democrats want to make temporary loosening of voting rules during COVID a permanent feature of Texas elections.
Ashley Pardo Defends Parents’ Rights in Texas Capitol
Citizens raise concerns over the threat a new bill poses.
Sid Miller Sues Dan Patrick Over Mandatory COVID Testing Requirements
The lawsuit argues such restrictions violate the Texas Constitution, which requires legislative sessions to be “open and accessible to the public.”
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Drive More and Don’t Buy a Hybrid
A hot topic of discussion on Empower Texans lately has been the potential threat of rising state gasoline taxes. Clearly there have been revenue shortfalls due to the recession, but is this the only reason?
Texas Congressional GOP had better awaken to the public mood
A Dallas Morning News story about the GOP race for Texas governor included this: “…Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Midland, isn’t taking sides in the governor’s race but he’s unhappy about the way Perry has indiscriminately bashed Washington insiders.”
More Charters!
Texas Tribune is reporting that the education commissioner has found a way to increase the number of charter schools. That’s great news for kids, even if the teacher unions and state Democratic party are up in arms.
Is Hopson’s Flip A GOP Flop?
When State Rep. Chuck Hopson switched from the Democratic to Republican party, the partisan balance for the GOP in the Texas House has improved. But does his switch mean an improved voting record? Apparently not. Indeed, it seems centered more on his own political convenience than any sense of conservative conscience.
Are schools the soft underbelly for anti-Americanism?
Some may wonder if oft-heard criticism of the education establishment, and its tendency to almost universally lean left-wing liberal, is new.
Speaker Is, And Isn’t, Open To Gas Tax Hike
Less than 12 hours after posting “Et Tu, Straus?” the aforementioned Republican House Speaker Straus’ office called to say that he didn’t mean what he said — or what the news media reported he said — about being open to the indexing of gasoline taxes. He’s just open to it being on the table.
Et Tu, Straus?
Texas’ Republican House Speaker Joe Straus has said he is “open” to raising gasoline taxes. While everyone is concerned about the problems with transportation in Texas, it seems Mr. Straus (R-San Antonio) can only envision them being addressed first with higher taxes.
Majority of ISD tax increases passed Tuesday
Oh, now, come on, people!
Taxpayers Vote Their Interests on Property Tax Issues
The results of Texas’ constitutional election yesterday indicate Texans are tired of business as usual when it comes to our property tax system.
An 8% Victory
Only 8% of the state’s 12.9 million registered voters took part in the constitutional ballot election. That’s not a healthy sign, given how important those amendments are. It’s shocking that 92% of the registered voters didn’t have an opinion on property tax reform, eminent domain abuse or new funding schemes for public universities.