Commentary
What Happens When the Church Retreats from the Culture
And how shall God’s people respond?
Misinformation Abounds in Amarillo Regarding Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance
A lot may have changed in a post-Roe Texas, but what has not changed is that there is still a battle against abortion to be fought in this country.
Commentary, Life, Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Never Ceasing
In the fight for liberty, we not allowed to give up, back down, or walk away.
Y’All Answered: Abbott’s Handling of the Border?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Commentary Archive
Blog: The Taxpayers’ MVP
One member of the Texas Legislature delivered significant property tax reform and stood resolute against a massive tax hike. He is the taxpayers’ most valuable player in what was ultimately a pale purple legislative session. Houston Republican Paul Bettencourt is...
Commentary: DC Solar and Tax Breaks for the Rich
Proponents argue that economic development incentives—such as tax credits—provide a multitude of benefits to taxpayers and society at large. This apparent popularity could be due to the perception that government subsidies effectively “have no downside and cost...
Storming the Gates of Hell
The roots of self-governance, and nearly everything we think of in western civilization, can be traced to the 8,500 square miles of land known as Israel. Whatever one thinks of their modern politics in the context of the geopolitical fights of the day, the history of...
Commentary: Democrats Offer ‘Faux Compassion’ on the Border, Says Texas Rep
As Texans go, Michael Cloud is more down to earth than boisterous. The freshman member of Congress is reserved and deliberate, answering questions with a soft drawl and a quick smile. Before coming to Congress in a special election last year to replace Rep. Blake...
Staff Blog: How to Defeat Carbon Taxes
A winning plan exists for conservatives in Texas who want to protect hard-working, tax-paying Americans from disastrous climate change policies. Seeing Republicans like U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas embrace the climate change cult is disconcerting, especially...
Staff Blog: Announcing the 2019 Fiscal Responsibility Index
Now that the Texas Legislature has adjourned sine die, we’re excited to present the 2019 Fiscal Responsibility Index! This year the Index was more exhaustive than ever—including 170 votes in the House and 149 votes in the Texas Senate. Every issue and vote included on...
Commentary: Texas Polling vs. Delegates
Quinnipiac University released their latest Texas poll (5/29-6/4; 1,159 TX registered voters) and it finds former Vice President Joe Biden doing well in opponents Beto O’Rourke and Joaquin Castro’s home state. According to the results, Mr. Biden heads the Lone Star...
Commentary: Texas Lotto or Just Rewards?
Information in this commentary has been updated since it was originally published. In March 2018, Amrock Inc., a provider of title insurance, property valuations, and settlement services, completed a seven-week jury trial, in Bexar County Texas, confident of victory....
Commentary: My Perspective on the 86th Legislative Session
Proverbs 31 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink; Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are...