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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, Life, Texas Scorecard Podcasts
The Responsibility of Knowledge
Chorazin had a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, but an even better view of history of history in the making. They squandered both.
Analysis: Is Phelan Toxic for House Members?
Phelan’s popularity will be tested in 16 districts where he has directly contributed cash to Republican members of the Texas House being challenged in their primaries.
Commentary Archive
Commentary: Wake Up
While watching the dialogue on social media, it is interesting to see that the very people who told the grassroots that "the Austin bubble could easily swallow you up" ... have been swallowed up. To those elected and the staffers working so hard to defend the 86th...
Commentary: Texas’ Legislative Status as a Purple State
Across the nation, Republican-held states are passing conservative legislation and Democrat-held states are pushing liberal agendas. At a time when citizens are looking for bold colors, Texas Republicans delivered a legislative session of pale pastels. Republican...
Staff Blog: 2019 Citizens’ Choice Awards
Over the last several weeks, we have surveyed readers to see which lawmakers they saw fighting for the Texas taxpayers during the 140-day legislative session. Everyone received two picks in each chamber and could only vote once. As the legislature adjourns, we’re...
Staff Blog: Report Cards Are Coming Soon
Less than a week. That’s the amount of time Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and 180 other lawmakers have to make good on the promises they made on the campaign trail. You’ll be the judge of whether they did so or not—a task...
Commentary: Trump’s Immigration Pitch Has Real Merit
President Trump on Thursday rolled out his administration’s first, substantive take on immigration reform, and the reactions have been what you’d expect. Democrats and some Republicans immediately panned the proposal because it doesn’t provide amnesty to recipients of...
Angela Smith: Preserving America’s Heritage
Angela Smith loves showing performance horses, managing a guesthouse in the heart of Texas Wine Country, and fighting to preserve America’s heritage. Smith, born in Texarkana, Texas, didn’t expect to be involved in government. Growing up, she was simply used to...
Commentary: Texans Hurt by Cronyism in Washington, DC
Politicians in Washington, D.C. are considering legislation that will limit Texas consumers' access to local content while further enriching large satellite TV companies. Congress is considering something called the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act...
What We Fear
Fear is powerful. Improperly applied, fear can cause us to make irrational choices without thinking. Yet it can also, in the words of the Book of Proverbs, be the “beginning of wisdom.” The difference is what we fear. Sticking with Proverbs 9:10 for a moment, “fear of...
Commentary: Senate Republicans Use New Rules to Save a Crony Institution
After nuking their debate rules for nominations last month for the stated reason that they wanted to push the confirmations of more Republican judges, the Senate this week used the rule change instead to waste precious floor time expanding corporate cronyism. The...