One year later, Speaker Dade Phelan has still refused to provide taxpayers with the information.
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Uncensored: The Border Education Summit at the Texas Capitol
Experts and activists will gather in Austin on Wednesday to cover topics from trafficking and unaccompanied minors to cartels and government subsidies.
Chicago Mayor Lashes Out, Calls Texas Busing Strategy ‘Racist’
As the border crisis continues, Gov. Abbott has added a new destination to the busing program.
YouTube Censors Texas Scorecard Interview on Vaccines
A clip from The Kambree Show was removed due to violating “community guidelines.”
4 of Texas’ Largest Cities Increase Property Taxes
“The ‘historic property tax relief’ our lawmakers keep celebrating has yet to lower anyone’s bills.”
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Texas House Races Taking Shape
Part 3 of a three-part series: With just two weeks left before the candidate filing deadline, those vying for various state House elected positions find themselves in crowded electoral fields.
Texas Republicans Plan Election Integrity Strategy for 2022
“The only way we can deter issues is to have eyes, ears, and boots on the ground at every phase of the election process.”
Federal Court Blocks Texas Law Prohibiting Social Media Viewpoint Discrimination
The legislation, signed into law in September, was set to go into effect on Thursday.
Appeals Court Upholds Executive Order Banning Mask Mandates, While School Districts Ignore
Late yesterday, the appellate court overturned the “erroneous” ruling of a lower judge in Austin.
Abbott Waiting on Courts to End Vaccine Mandates
In an interview, Gov. Greg Abbott would not commit to calling lawmakers back for a fourth special session.
Patient Advocates Say Some Care Facilities Won’t Comply With Newly Passed Visitation Requirements
Texans passed a constitutional amendment to always allow an essential caregiver into facilities to visit their loved ones, but some care facilities are still not compliant.
Texas Senate Races Taking Shape
Part 2 of a three-part series: With less than two weeks left before the candidate filing deadline, those vying for the Texas Senate find themselves in crowded electoral fields.
Waller ISD Parents Refuse to Relinquish Their Children to an Unchecked School System
“We can inspire people to step up and take action and stop being homebodies and letting things run out of control.”
State Sen. Larry Taylor Decides Not to Run for Re-election Amid State Rep. Mayes Middleton Vying for the Position
His announcement makes him the fifth state senator who will not be returning and the 30th state lawmaker not seeking re-election to their current position overall.
Statewide Races Taking Shape
Part 1 of a three-part series: With just two weeks left before the candidate filing deadline, those vying for various statewide elected positions find themselves in crowded electoral fields.
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Krause Makes Good on Reform
Krause promotes substantive reforms that will lead to better fiscal stewardship in Texas.
The Curse of Low Expectations
“I just don’t know how much more conservative the Texas House could be.”
Failing the Test
Who should schools be accountable to for their performance: the state or the students’ parents?
Granting More Electric Car Subsidies
Replacing the words ‘decreasing costs’ with ‘government subsidies’ would be a more apt description of the saga of electric cars that taxpayers have watched unfold.
Flawed Limit
The LBB voted for a state spending limit higher than population growth and inflation, the limit preferred by Texans.
First Look at Pre-Filed Bills
Read the good, bad, and laughable of the 83rd Legislature’s pre-filed bills.
Who’s Holding a Townhall?
Only a handful of members said they do in fact plan to hold a townhall meeting to discuss House leadership.
Straus’ Session: Spend, Spend, Spend
Hammond’s Texas Association Business is aiming for your wallet…
Patricia Harless is Scared of You
“These activist groups being in control of the speaker’s office scares me.” – Rep. Harless
Time for Townhalls
Given the latest exposé of Speaker Straus and his teams’ disdain for conservatives, it’s now more important than ever for the grassroots to demand better leadership from their state representative.