The last time the rules were voted on this late was in 2009, the first session of former Speaker Joe Straus.
State
Patrick Reveals Senate’s Plan for Tackling School Choice and Parental Rights
Sen. Brandon Creighton’s bill would compensate 949 “rural districts” if students leave for private school.
Illegal Aliens Rush El Paso Border, Force Shutdown of Border Bridges
Three bridges in El Paso were shut down to deal with a mass rush of at least a thousand migrants.
‘Missed Opportunity’: No Legislation Filed in Senate to End In-state Tuition for Illegals
A recent poll of Republican voters in Texas found that 75 percent said they would support eliminating in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
‘Missed Opportunity’: No Legislation Filed in Senate to End In-state Tuition for Illegals
A recent poll of Republican voters in Texas found that 75 percent said they would support eliminating in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
MOST RECENT
Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan Defends Democrat Committee Chairs
Phelan champions awarding Democrats committee chairmanships as standard practice.
Texas Ballot Harvester Pleads Guilty to 26 Voter Fraud Felonies
But Monica Mendez won’t serve any jail time for her crimes.
Matt Rinaldi Wins Election as Texas GOP Chair
Running unopposed, Rinaldi will continue to serve as chairman of the party for the next two years.
Dan Patrick’s Conservative Priorities Indicate Coming Conflict With Texas House
Patrick’s priorities could preview an impending standoff in 2023 between the Texas House and the Texas Senate.
Cornyn Jeered at Texas GOP Convention
The senior senator’s opening comments were delayed by sustained booing from the convention delegates.
50 Migrants on Terrorist Watch List Arrested at US Border in 2022
In the current fiscal year, border patrol agents have already arrested 50 migrants who were on the terrorist watch list.
Texas GOP Rule Change Could Lead Way for Closed Primaries
Conservative activists have long called for closing primaries as a way to stop Democrats from influencing Republican races.
‘Going on Offense’: Texas GOP Convention Kicks Off in Houston
“Going on offense means when we put our time and treasure into electing Republicans, we expect Republicans to lead our state.”
Possible Texas GOP Legislative Priorities for 2022 Revealed
The Legislative Priorities Committee has placed 15 possible priorities on the list that delegates will whittle down to eight by the end of the convention.
Texas Supreme Court Rules on ‘Soliciting’ Mail-Ballot Applications
The ruling rejects an interpretation by Democrats suing to block anti-solicitation provisions in the state’s new election integrity law.
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“He’s a senator and he wants to kill me!”
Chilling 9-1-1 call reveals state senator’s record of domestic abuse.
Establishment’s All-New Low
A liberal challenger and his campaign consultant are shamelessly using violent threats against their conservative opponent’s spouse as an opportunity to bash him and promote themselves.
Straus Facts #12: Joe Straus Enables Cronyism
Straus appointees are taking advantage of their positions.
Straus Facts #11: Joe Straus Killed Spending Caps
Straus sat on the bill for nearly a month before finally referring it to a House committee for consideration.
Straus Facts #10: Joe Straus Defends Late-Term Abortions
Straus made it difficult for a pro-life amendment to pass, ultimately leading two pro-life measures to die.
Straus Facts #9: Joe Straus Attacked Gov. Abbott’s Agenda
Straus says dedicating motor vehicle sales taxes was a “gimmick.”
Lack of Union Dues Reform Hinders Local Control
Government collecting union dues further strengthens the opposition to local control. As long as taxpayers are funding union activity, they will always fight back.
Texas Medical Schools Purchased Aborted Fetal Tissue from Planned Parenthood
Documents reveal that Texas public medical schools purchased aborted fetal tissue.
Straus Facts #8: Joe Straus Enables Democrats
Straus continues to appoint Democrats to important committees and positions.
Straus Facts #7: Joe Straus Attacks Whistleblower
Instead of rewarding a whistleblower who uncovered an admissions scandal at UT, Straus attacked him.