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Y’All Answered: Paying Illegals’ Healthcare Tab
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
The Dangerous Truth Behind Senate Bill 30
Under the guise of “civil justice reform,” SB 30 limits the ability of Texans to recover noneconomic damages—the very type of damages victims of so-called “gender-affirming care” most often rely on in court.
Melissa ISD’s ‘Quiet’ $1.2B Bond Election
As average voters appear increasingly hesitant to approve new local debt, a revised, “quiet” election strategy appears to be underway.
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Dade Phelan Claims He is Democrats’ Choice for Speaker
Several weeks ago, a majority of Republicans who will serve next session got together with a singular goal: unite behind one reformer for Speaker of the Texas House. This gathering sparked a significant amount of pressure from Phelan cardinals who worked tirelessly...
The Case For School Choice in Texas
The school choice debate has been discussed all over the nation. Texas has been one of the biggest battleground states for this topic. Governor Greg Abbott has been determined to bring school choice to Texas and called a special session to address it; still, nothing...
Open Letter to Rockwall ISD Trustees
In August, Texans first learned of a situation in Rockwall Independent School District that touched their hearts. A brave family came forward after many months of silence to express concern regarding a whole new flock of innocent preschoolers entering a school in...
Y’All Answered: Should Texas Keep the Death Penalty?
Democrats have been seeking to abolish the death penalty, while some Republicans in the Texas Legislature have pushed for a moratorium to study the implementation of the punishment. Yesterday, we asked readers what they thought Texas should do... Do you want to...
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...