Commentary
Dade Phelan Claims He is Democrats’ Choice for Speaker
Phelan’s repeated reliance on Democrats for political survival should serve as the final straw for any Republican who is still trying to portray him as a friend of conservative values.
The Case For School Choice in Texas
School choice combats failing government schools and woke teachers through competition.
Open Letter to Rockwall ISD Trustees
School board trustees have the power and authority to do better for families in their communities, and Texas Education 911 has ideas that will help them.
Y’All Answered: Should Texas Keep the Death Penalty?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Commentary Archive
The Dust Has Settled in Eagle Pass
Over the past several months, the number of illegal aliens crossing the southern border has steadily declined. Further, due to the military-like standoff at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass at the turn of the new year, illegal aliens who would have crossed at the once...
Y’All Answered: Should Women be Subject to the Draft?
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is among those spearheading a movement in Congress to oppose any measure that would force women to register for selective service. Yesterday, we asked readers if women, like men, should be subject to being drafted for military service. Do...
Jewish Voters are Flooding Into the GOP, Now What?
The political leaning of the Jewish community in America is changing rapidly. In recent years the Democratic Party has waned in its support for Israel, while the Republican Party has stood by Israel; President Trump even moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem, while...
Y’All Answered: Will Phelan Clinch the GOP Nomination for Speaker?
Late last week, State Rep. John Smithee (R-Amarillo) became the fifth Republican to challenge incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan for the GOP caucus nomination. He joins Tom Oliverson of Cypress, Shelby Slawson of Stephenville, James Frank, and David Cook of Mansfield. All...
Y’All Answered: Who Won the Debate?
We asked Texas Minute readers about last night's presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Specifically, we wanted to know who readers thought "won" the evening. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is...
Keep Information Laws Working as Intended to Help All Texans
When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to re-elect—or reject—we need information. A major source of that information is the government itself. Access to public records and meetings is essential for us to know the facts and...
Y’All Answered: Noncitizens Registered to Vote in Your Community?
Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced some 6,500 noncitizens had been removed from the voter rolls—2,000 of whom had voting histories. Meanwhile, Attorney General Ken Paxton has created a "tipline" for Texans to report suspected violations of state election laws....
Are Texas Schools Providing Students a Solid Educational Foundation?
Education in America has a rich English heritage that spans over three and a half centuries, from the first to the second Elizabeth. Initially influenced by educational practices in England and Europe, it gradually developed its own distinct characteristics to suit...
Y’All Answered: Ready for (College) Football?
Taking a quick break from governance, policy, and politics, yesterday we asked readers which of Texas' collegiate football teams they were supporting. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is a sampling of the comments...