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Angela Paxton to Take Part in Impeachment Trial of Husband Ken Paxton
The Republican Party of Texas has condemned the impeachment attempt.
Texas Governor Signs Law Requiring Public Universities to End DEI Practices
The legislation will defund universities that continue implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Dennis London Again Challenging State Rep. Justin Holland in GOP Primary
Holland has faced mounting criticism this year from constituents in Texas House District 33.
Abbott Vetoes Bills as House and Senate Remain Divided on Property Tax Relief
The vetoed bills represent around 6 percent of the 1,250 House and Senate bills that were sent to the governor.
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UT Arlington Ignores Antifa Presence, Condemns Jeff Younger Over Event
The school offered statements in support of left-wing activists’ protest of the event, while completely ignoring their use of antifa presence as an intimidation tactic.
Border Invasion: How Texas Can Stop It
“Every town is a border town now with this open-borders policy.”
Republican House Members on Democrat Committee Chairs
With voters having expanded the Republican Caucus in the Texas House to 86 of 150 members, more Texans are questioning the practice of allowing Democrats to chair legislative committees.
Democrats File Bills to Increase the Minimum Wage
A minimum wage increase means higher inflation.
Texas State Rep.-elect Files Legislation to ‘Buy Down’ Property Taxes
Ninety percent of the $27 billion in excess revenue would go toward “buying down” the school portion of Texans’ property tax bills.
Texas Lawmakers Work to Combat Border Invasion
“Lip-service and half-hearted attempts at securing the border are not enough.”
Everything Is Bigger in Texas—Including Property Taxes
A report shows that Texas property taxes are among the highest in the nation.
Texas Lawmakers Want to Secure the Power Grid
“Securing our power grid is of utmost importance.”
Legislation to Ban Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Filed in the Texas Senate
“Taxpayers should not be bankrolling efforts to advocate against their interests.”
Gov. Greg Abbott Invokes Invasion Clauses But Changes Nothing
“Until Governor Abbott removes illegals back across the border and out of the country, this will continue to be a P.R. stunt—and Texas and the U.S. are worse off because of it.”
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Exposed: Failed House Leadership
By killing the rushed calendar put forward by the Straus coalition, the Texas Freedom Caucus won a victory for governing transparency while keeping conservative priorities alive.
Texas Senate Working Overtime to Address House Failures
After dragging their feet all session, the Texas House is far behind where they wanted to be on the Calendar...
Legislation to Prevent “Passing the Trash” Becomes Law
The law requires now that not just school superintendents report all incidents of the sort, but that school principals do so as well.
Conservatives Declare Total War on House Calendar
Conservative Republicans have been targeted by House Speaker Joe Straus and Democrats based off their political beliefs.
Republicans Punish Conservatives for Defying Democrats
It should be noted that these lawmakers did nothing while conservative priorities died—including those explicitly labeled as legislative priorities for the GOP.
House Republicans Feign Support for Women’s Privacy
The Senate version of the Texas Privacy Act, Senate Bill 6 by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R–Brenham), is still alive this session.
House Lawmakers Are Poised to Fumble Property Tax Reform
Are state lawmakers in the House going to side with Texas taxpayers or local politicians?
Abbott Accuses House of “Holding Up” Texas Privacy Act
The Texas House has refused to move forward legislation that would protect privacy in public facilities and the freedom of private businesses.
Tan Parker Favors Cronyism over Conservatism
Parker’s move shows that NASCAR is more important to him than the Republican Party of Texas’ priorities.
House Passes Unconstitutional Bill to Limit Governor’s Appointment Powers
While the Texas House is finally passing various ethics reforms, lawmakers approved legislation last week that would chill the rights of citizens in the Lone Star State.