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The Image of God
Sin blinds us to many things, but perhaps most especially the truth of who we are.
Statements by State Sen. Sparks and State Rep. Smithee on Anti-Abortion Ordinance Spark Responses
State officials’ skeptical comments on Amarillo’s proposed Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance, prohibiting abortion and abortion trafficking, have drawn criticism from constituents across their districts.
The Time Republicans Voted for Diversity Training Over Border Security
Liberal Republicans teamed up with Democrats to kill an amendment that would have moved funding for diversity training in Texas hospitals to purchasing border security assets.
Y’All Answered: School Policies on Gender
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Commentary Archive
Where Is the Retraction?
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s actions are threatening the future of Republicans in the Lone Star State. He has been caught in repeated lies yet refuses to retract his false statements. Meanwhile, the state’s GOP officials are standing idly by—choosing the convenience...
Burrows Speaks, And Lies
After staying out of the public eye for a month, State Rep. Dustin Burrows last week began speaking about his role in the June meeting that has focused a light on the unethical actions of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen. Unfortunately, the Lubbock Republican has chosen to...
Be Prepared
“Be Prepared” is the well-known motto of the Boy Scouts of America. It’s also a pretty good admonition for successful living. My scoutmaster used to say, “Prior proper planning prevents a pitifully poor performance.” (Trying saying that three times over.) In almost...
So Why Did You Resign, Mr. Burrows?
Throughout the June 12 meeting House Speaker Dennis Bonnen asked me to attend, he made numerous references to a “list” he said Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock would provide—a list of “unhelpful” Republicans to “pop” in the 2020 primary. Since I...
Commentary: The Committed Choices
The Pew Research Center conducted a national poll, of which many Democratic presidential primary questions were asked, but one was particularly interesting. The survey was taken from a universe of 5,766 panelists who agreed to respond to online Pew polls. For this...
Commentary: What Should Taxpayers Know About Property Taxes?
Q: Who controls property tax bills paid by Texas homeowners and businesses? A: Your property tax bill is controlled by several local taxing entities: your county, city, school district, and others. Every year, each body of elected officials debates and votes on...
Commentary: Demand Truth and Integrity
I traveled to Austin this week to listen to the Bonnen/Sullivan meeting recording. After listening to it, I have drawn the same conclusion that many of my Texas grassroots colleagues have drawn, which is: Bonnen and Burrows must resign. Yes, there are issues with the...
What’s He Apologizing For?
A few members of the Texas House are rushing to accept an apology from House Speaker Dennis Bonnen for saying “terrible things” about other lawmakers in the meeting he requested of me on June 12. They want to forgive and forget—especially Democrats who are at the head...
Commentary: Klick’s Committee Spared Texas from Flawed Election Legislation
On behalf of the Harris County Republican Party (HCRP), we take issue with Daniel Greer’s recent account of how the Texas House Committee on Elections handled Senate Bill 9 in the 86th Legislative Session—a bill that would have mandated paper ballots in all Texas...