After Abbott’s bold actions, additional steps are needed to secure research in Texas.
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Texas Teachers Split on School Choice
Survey of 100,000 Texas classroom teachers finds nearly half want to “empower parents.”
Democrat Committee Chair Chastises Republican for Saying ‘Illegal Immigrants’
“I’m not going to have anyone dictate the terms I use or don’t use.”
Legislation Filed to Give Tax Credit to Couples Who Stay Married and Have Kids
“Get married, stay married, and be fruitful and multiply.”
Texas Lawmakers Seek to Protect Women in Sports
Seventy-seven lawmakers joined as co-authors on State Rep. Valoree Swanson’s legislation to protect women’s college sports.
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Hall: School Safety — For the Preservation of Life, Liberty, and Property
We must never forget that not all of society’s problems can be solved with legislation.
Facing Pressure, Abbott Donates to Texas GOP Convention
It is currently unknown whether he will speak at the convention, or how large the donation is.
Is Gun Confiscation on the Table in the Texas House?
Democrat Joe Moody’s placement on a new committee could raise alarms for gun rights advocates.
Gov. Greg Abbott Poised to Snub Upcoming Texas GOP Convention
While other statewide Republicans are sponsoring the biennial event, Abbott has so far declined to even speak to delegates.
Controversial High School Health Text Tramples Parental Rights and Involvement
The Texas State Board of Education approved a suspect health curriculum. Parents are fighting back.
Texas Prosperity Plan Aims to Cut Government Spending
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility unveiled the three-step plan this week.
Another Flip-Flop: Beto is Back to Backing Gun Bans and Confiscation
“Not only should no one be able to purchase an AR-15 or AK-47 … I don’t think that the people who have them now for civilian use should be able to keep them.”
Gov. Abbott Asks Legislature to Develop Proposals on ‘Firearm Safety’ and ‘Mental Health’
Abbott has not indicated whether he will call a special session on the issue.
Texas GOP to Set New Priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session
Delegates at the Republican Party of Texas Convention will pick new priorities next month.
2 GOP Lawmakers Join Democrats in Calling for Special Session After Uvalde Massacre
“I’ll pass on a 30 day Democrat fundraiser full of grandstanding and crying where the GOP plays defense & best case scenario is our rights stay intact.”
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GOPers Gave Democrats Big Vote On Bad Policy
In the waning days of the Texas House’s 2015 calendar, Democrats were given the opportunity to chew up...
Gooden Election Do-over Clouded by Lobby Connections
Former State Rep. Lance Gooden is seeking a do-over of his last election in which voters turned him out of...
Amnesty Supporters Call Cook Their “Best Friend”
Under fire from constituents for his role in killing legislation aimed at securing the Texas border, most...
Lawsuit Looms Over Funding of Paxton Prosecution
After being warned that their preliminary budget violated state law, Collin County Commissioners acted...
Flynn Writes Houstonians About Public Pensions, But Not His Own
Why is a North Texas state representative focusing on public employee pensions in Houston, and why is he...
Lame Duck Defends Rogue Agency
As a lame duck legislator who chose to retire, rather than be retired by his citizens, Austin lobby-lackey...
Byron Cook’s Illegal Immigration Interference: Part Two
State Rep. Byron Cook (R-Corsicana) has previously been exposed for killing meaningful illegal immigration...
Byron Cook’s Illegal Immigration Interference: Part One
Texas reforms designed to strengthen border security and curb illegal immigration have been harder to pass...
Anti-Constitutional Gamblers Attack Sen. Jane Nelson
Last year crony investors connected with the Texas horse-racing industry sought to undermine Texas’...
Abbott’s Education Reform Killed By Texas House Leadership
Legislation designed to let parents get their children out of failing schools, promoted as a top reform by...