According to new campaign finance filings, the Texas Sands PAC donated $150,000 to Abbott and $100,000 to Hegar during August and September.
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School Board Races the ‘New Election Battleground in Texas’
“Local elections for school boards can no longer be considered non-partisan.”
Counties Continue Declaring Invasions as Border Crisis Intensifies
“The ongoing immigration crisis on the Texas border is not acceptable, and has resulted in a security threat and humanitarian disaster with overwhelming consequences.”
Glenn Hegar Drags His Feet on Drag Show Investigation
“Going silent is not a good look from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on the topic of sexualizing kids.”
Ken Paxton Joins Other AGs in Defending Second Amendment
“As our respective States’ chief legal officers, we are tasked with protecting the constitutional rights of our citizens.”
MOST RECENT
File Shows Hundreds of Operation Lone Star Soldiers With Pay Issues
Questions raised about what Gov. Abbott knew and what he has communicated to citizens.
Huffines Reports Raising $12 Million for Gubernatorial Campaign
With the campaign finance reports to be published tomorrow, Huffines releases data early.
Texas Attorney General Sues Planned Parenthood for Unlawfully Pocketing $10M of Taxpayer Money
“Planned Parenthood took advantage of Texans, violated medical standards, & lied.”
Texas Military Department Contradicts Abbott; Admits Ongoing Pay Issues
Operation Lone Star Commander’s “Morale Survey Update” outlines soldier problems.
Destruction and Danger Follow Illegal Border Crossings in Kinney County
“And my wife called and said, ‘Hey, you need to get home now. There’s illegals all over the place. They’re surrounding the house. They’re beating on the door. They’re banging on the windows. Get home now.’”
Texas Right to Life Releases Ratings of Legislature
Despite Republican majorities in both chambers of the state legislature, the average score for the House is 49 percent and the Senate 56 percent.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Collect Campaign Cash at California Fundraiser
Orange County, California, is the unusual location for Abbott’s upcoming high-dollar fundraising dinner.
Texas State Spending Has Soared Under Gov. Greg Abbott
Since Abbott’s inauguration in 2015, the population of Texas has grown by 5.4 percent while the state budget increased by a shocking 19 percent.
Exclusive Interview: Texas GOP Chairman Talks Vaccine Mandates & Unfinished Priorities
“It’s clear we can’t rely on the courts to save us.”
How Texas Government Failed to Pay Soldiers On Time
Texas Military Department’s staff turnover and inexperience led to pay issues for troops assigned to Operation Lone Star.
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Abbott Announces Fiscal Reforms
The candidate for governor recommends a stricter spending limit.
Recommendations: Texas Constitutional Amendments
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility releases recommendations for the 2013 election.
Fake Requester
Someone has been falsely presenting themselves as a Texans for Fiscal Responsibility operative…
Get Two Free Tickets to a UT, A&M, or Texas Tech Game*
It is common knowledge around Austin that state officials are offered free tickets to UT sporting events. What wasn’t known—until now—was which Reps, Senators, and statewide officials take advantage of the program.
Dropping Fs
In the face of a looming conservative challenge, another F-rated legislator isn’t seeking re-election.
2013’s Biggest Disappointments
Still feeling underwhelmed from the lack of conservative policy outcomes during the regular session? Your incumbent legislator’s underachievement is likely the primary source.
Culture of Clout-Abuse?
When people entrusted with a public office act as though they are above the law, the governing system needs a new set of leaders.
Remembering Who Supported Medicaid Expansion
The Legislature issued a resounding NO on Medicaid expansion this session, after quietly trying to say yes.
Hilderbran for Comptroller?
Straus-appointed Ways & Means Chairman Harvey Hilderbran scored a D on the 2013 Fiscal Responsibility Index.
Put Administrators Ahead Of Students
The 83rd Session produced too few reforms for too much spending.