Dozens of programs are potentially on the chopping block.
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Texas House Green-lights Roadblocks to Free Speech
House Bill 1585 would impose burdensome requirements on speech about legislation or a campaign for speaker of the Texas House.
Parents’ Priority Education Reforms Are on Life Support
Texas Education 911 says the need for reforms is “so urgent and serious” that a special legislative session is warranted.
Texas Attorney General Settles With Google Over False Advertising Claim
Google will pay Texas $8 million in penalties.
Vendors Spar With Parents Over Explicit Books in Schools
Proponents of House Bill 900 pushed back on claims the legislation is impractical and amounts to “book banning.”
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Will the Texas Association of School Boards Continue Fighting Against Parents?
“Parents should be empowered to choose the best school to meet the needs of their child.”
Speaker Phelan Doubles Down on Support for Controversial Corporate Welfare Program
Though the program expires at the end of the year, Phelan says lawmakers will take a “long, hard look” at bringing it back.
Federal Judge Strikes Blow to Texas Election Integrity Law
Senate Bill 1111, blocked by the U.S. district judge, requires people who register to vote using a P.O. box to provide proof of a home address.
Citizens Call on Comptroller to Collect Unpaid Taxes From Drag Show Bars
“If some guy is waving his butt at your eggs benedict, that restaurant is supposed to pay five dollars per patron. The comptroller needs to send these folks a bill.”
Ted Cruz Expects South Texas Will Turn Red Following ‘Absolute Disaster’ at Border
“I think we’re on the verge of a generational shift.”
Rep. Slaton Will Refile Bill to Finish Trump’s Border Wall
“It’s time for Texas to step up and finish the job President Trump started.”
Harris County Teacher Gets Only 60 Days in Prison After Sexually Abusing a Student
“A slap on the wrist for a sick individual.”
In Their Own Words: Texas GOP House Reps on $27B Surplus
With an unexpected $27 billion in surplus funds, Texas Scorecard asked all Republican members of the Texas House how they plan to allocate this taxpayer money.
O’Rourke’s Campaign Staff Form a Union
The union is the first of its kind for any statewide campaign in Texas.
El Paso Processes 1,000 Illegal Aliens Daily
“Notably, over a few days, only single adult men and women were sighted going on and off the notorious unmarked white and blue buses.”
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Dewhurst’s Desperation
I’ve written many times about my respect for, and admiration of, David Dewhurst’s service to our nation and...
Ethics Commission Enforcer: The Constitution Doesn’t Matter
John Moore, Director of Enforcement for the Texas Ethics Commission, told the Commission that it need not consider constitutional issues a hurdle in its quest to attack Empower Texans.
David vs. Goliath
Despite long odds for his conservative challenger, liberal Republican State Senator Bob Deuell is in the...
Conservatives Win Big!
Tuesday night's results made for a very good morning for conservatives in Texas. A few fast facts about...
Texas Independence Day!
We must continue to pursue freedom and independence “fearlessly and confidently.”
Liquor Store Owner Has History of Giving to Democrats
With the backing of some of the local political establishment and an array of Austin lobby groups, West...
Andy Cargile and the Full Lie
Sometimes as voters we grow weary as politicians tell half-truths about their opponents in an attempt to...
Association Goons Trail Empower Texans PAC Employee
On Saturday we received news straight from the you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up file. Empower Texans PAC...
Voters Should Beware Lobby Front Groups
As the primary election season pulls into the home stretch, voters are being bombarded with information from...
Jim Keffer: Reaching Across the Aisle and Into Your Wallet
Keffer teamed up with Democat Yvonne Davis to try to impose an iron mandate on Texas governments that would benefit his business.