“We’re making deals” was perhaps the favorite excuse Texas state lawmakers used during this legislative session to appease Texans who were waiting for their representatives to deliver long-promised results. And they’re still saying it, despite this disappointment of a...

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...

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...

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...