“I believe Judge Barrett will be Justice Barrett by the end of the week.”
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Kenny Marchant Announces Retirement
“It is time for me to announce that I will not seek another term as Congressman from the 24th District of Texas.”
Ratcliffe to Remain in Congress
“I do not wish for a national security and intelligence debate surrounding my confirmation, however untrue, to become a purely political and partisan issue.”
Conroe ISD Considering New Bond Package
Board discusses another bond after the last one was voted down.
Zerwas Leaving the Legislature
Due to his liberal voting record, Zerwas earned a career “F” rating on the Fiscal Responsibility Index.
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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.
Wall Street Journal Calls Out Texas’ Soaring Property Tax Bills
Texas is ranked third nationwide for average property tax rates, behind only New Jersey and Illinois.
Bill Filed to Regulate Political Parties
HB 4255 would mandate that county chairmen have dictatorial control over party finances.
Democrats Reject Border Security in Partisan Senate Fight
The resolution, which declares a crisis on the southern border and urges Congress for adequate border funding, was approved in a party-line vote.
Texas House to Ratify Robin Hood
It turns out that the “Texas Plan,” as the school finance reform legislation has been billed, will continue to allow taxes and Robin Hood payments to climb.
Senate Committee Revises Budget, Matches House on Education Spending
Changes made in the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday increase total education reform spending to $9 billion with little dedicated to property tax relief.
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Montgomery County Officials Questioned About Tax Rate
Judge and commissioners declined to go on record concerning the property tax rate.
Cornyn to Trump: Don’t Nominate a Known Pro-Lifer to Supreme Court
Cornyn’s statement puts him in direct conflict with not only Texas’ pro-life voters but the president himself.
Dallas ISD Trustee Wants to Throw Charters Under the Bus
Ostensibly, she’s asking the city to choke off natural competition between schools.
Texas Scorecard Radio (June 28, 2018)
Attorney Mark Pulliam drops by to discuss the Supreme Court ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.
Voter Fraud Forces Do-Over of Democrat Primary in Kleberg County
Judge tosses illegal votes, orders new Democratic primary runoff election for Kleberg County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4.
Texas GOP Stands with College Students on Free Speech, Tuition
The new party platform arrives on the heels of multiple instances of stifled free speech and tuition increases on college campuses across Texas.
Two Dozen House Republicans Won’t Rule Out Supporting Democrat Speaker Candidate
A mere 21 Republicans could break ranks and unite with the Democrats to elect another coalition-government into power.
Supreme Court Upholds Texas’ Current Voter Maps
The decision comes after a Supreme Court opinion refusing to strike down maps on the grounds that they were gerrymandered on a partisan basis.
Non-Citizen Indicted for Voter Fraud in East Texas
A Salvadoran national living illegally in Shelby County is charged with federal immigration and voter fraud violations.
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Special Election Date
Following the overdue resignation of former State Senator Carlos Uresti, Governor Greg Abbott announced the special election date for the now vacant seat.