Staunchly pro-abortion, Thompson is currently the chair of the Public Health Committee, where she killed legislation in 2019 to ban abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected.
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Allen West: Dennis Bonnen Should Resign
“I would suggest the Speaker of the House, Dennis Bonnen, right now step down from speaker and resign from his State House seat.”
Jared Patterson Brags About Being Democrats’ “Favorite Freshman”
Patterson also praised Speaker Dennis Bonnen heavily during the event.
Texas House to Investigate Bonnen’s Backroom Deal
A public hearing will be held on Monday, August 12 at 10 a.m.
Paxton Joins Suit Against Dallas Sick Leave Ordinance
Legislation to pre-empt the implementation of similar ordinances was killed by State Rep. Dade Phelan (R–Beaumont) earlier this year.
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Senate Moves to Close Legislature-to-Lobby Revolving Door
A prohibition on serving as an elected official and a lobbyist simultaneously, however, was stripped from the bill in a floor amendment.
Texas House Delays Property Tax Reform…Yet Again
According to Burrows, a committee substitute to the Senate companion—Senate Bill 2—will be drafted and passed out of committee in the coming days.
House Committee Gives Green Light to Red-Light Camera Ban
The bill will now be sent to the House Committee on Calendars, the final hurdle before reaching the House floor.
Cruz and Cornyn Join Texas Senate Republicans in Demanding Border Security
“I call upon Senate Democrats, in Texas and Washington, to stop playing partisan politics. Come together. Let’s solve this problem,” said Cruz.
Grassroots Call on Abbott to Provide Permanent Property Tax Relief
“We call on you to demand better of our Republican legislators before they surrender the state to Democrat control.”
Senate Strikes Against Job-Killing Sick Leave Mandates
Creighton argued that an inconsistent patchwork of regulations from city to city makes it difficult for cities to attract new businesses and create jobs.
Texas House Delays Property Tax Reform Bill
Some Republicans had reportedly threatened to vote against the bill without an amendment to add school districts back in.
Conroe ISD for Sale?
Government contractors are working together to shovel more debt onto taxpayers.
Bill to Raise Smoking Age Gets Senate Approval
This marks Patrick’s first legislative priority that has received the support of more Democrats than Republicans to pass out of the chamber.
State Spending Limits Legislation Approved in Senate
SB 1891, which strengthens the state’s spending cap, passed the chamber 20-11.
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Beto Fundraises in Hollywood…Again
The move isn’t surprising for O’Rourke, whose liberal values have proven to be out of step with Texans.
Paxton Takes on Obama’s Weaponized Agency
Paxton’s brief, filed in conjunction with 13 other states, arrives on the heels of two lawsuits challenging CFPB’s structure.
Texas Republicans React to Supreme Court Pick
Shortly after the announcement, many Texas Republicans immediately took to Twitter to celebrate the nomination.
Texas Attorney General Sues Powerful Austin Bureaucrats
The lawsuit challenges the composition of Austin’s land use Planning Commission.
Cities Begin to Drop Bag Bans after Court Ruling
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has made clear that the only legal path forward for cities with existing bag bans is to stop enforcement and begin repeal.
Fort Bend ISD Weighs $1.7 Billion Bond
Just four years after its last bond issuance, a school district is coming back for more.
Texas Scorecard Radio (July 05, 2018)
Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Kara Belew called in to discuss a new property tax plan proposed by TPPF.
Leftist Candidate Wins Mexican Presidential Election
López Obrador focused his campaign on a slate of far-left policies including socialized healthcare and re-nationalizing Mexico’s state oil company.
Cloud Wins Special Election By a Landslide
Michael Cloud won the majority in Saturday’s special election for CD 27, defeating eight other candidates.
TEC Chairman on Due Process: “It Doesn’t Really Count at the End of the Day”
Wolens repeatedly excuses due process flaws at speech regulating agency, saying due process there “doesn’t matter.”