Although the two budget proposals are mostly at parity, including on school choice, they differ in how tax relief and broader education funding are allocated.
State
Report: Senate Property Tax Plan ‘Falls Short’
“Any policy that keeps Texans from owning their own home, while at the same time forcing renters and businesses to carry a burden from which they get no relief, should not pass.”
Transparency in Texas Becoming an Endangered Species
Texas Military Department shrouds itself in darkness, while Colleyville strolls in sunshine.
Texas Lawmakers Answer the Question ‘What Is a Woman?’
“Women do matter, and we will not let a woke mob erase our very identity from existence.”
Texas House Unveils Border Security Package
“Addressing our state’s border crisis is a must-pass issue this session.”
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Dawn Buckingham: ‘No Reimagining the Alamo’
The Republican land commissioner candidate’s position is a stark rebuke of her predecessor George P. Bush.
The Reality Behind ‘Transgenderism’ in Kids
While the left believes puberty blockers and “sex reassignment” surgeries benefit children with gender dysphoria, the results warn against the practice.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Slams Republican Lawmakers Over Legislative Priorities
“The biggest problem is we don’t have the right people in office, or it’d be done now.”
Chip Roy Says He Wants Texas to Be ‘As Strong As We Pretend It Is’
“We should actually be standing up and leading this country.”
Texas GOP Urges All Republicans to Work to Ensure Election Integrity
For a third consecutive legislative session, GOP grassroots make election integrity a top priority.
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.
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For Straus, Desperate Times Call for Desperate Lies
Straus’s campaign recently sent a mailer to his constituents claiming that he has made border security a top priority.
Straus Facts #4: Joe Straus Hires Democrats
It’s no coincidence that Democratic representatives praise Straus for his hires.
Straus Facts #3: Joe Straus Supports Privileges for Illegal Aliens
Straus and Cook have repeatedly killed bills that would have eliminated sanctuary cities…
Straus Facts #2: Joe Straus Kills Ethics Plan, Attacks 1st Amendment
Empower Texans continues to shine a light on the record of House Speaker Joe Straus.
Byron Cook: Pro-Speed Trap
The liberal Republican has supported a litany of bad policies – but speed traps? He even supports those.
Straus Facts #1: Joe Straus Rewards Labor Unions
Straus was the second biggest recipient of campaign contributions from public employee labor unions in the entire state.
Complaint Filed Against Judge Chris Oldner
“Judge Oldner’s actions violate terms of good government, judicial impartiality and restraint, and prohibitions on the use of government power for political purposes.”
Are Sarah Davis and J.D. Sheffield Actually Worse than Democrats?
The answer is simple. With “Republican” branding, liberal Speaker Joe Straus uses the two legislators to take up “Republican” spots on committees, hoping his trick fools unassuming Texans.
Are there Limits on the TEC’s Power?
The TEC thinks it can investigate anyone, at any time, for any reason. Empower Texans Disagrees.
Wheless and Webster for Court of Criminal Appeals
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility endorses two candidates for the Court of Criminal Appeals.