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History Demands An Answer

One day into the siege of the Alamo, the 26-year-old lieutenant colonel in command knew the situation was desperate. He would not surrender the fort, he would not retreat. What would we do? On February 24, 1836, William Barret Travis wrote a letter seeking aid from...

Y’All Answered: Defund D.E.I.?

Yesterday, we asked readers if the Texas Legislature should defund the "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" initiatives in Texas' colleges, universities, and state agencies. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is a...

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Liberty Is A Fragile Thing

Liberty does not happen by accident. While we have an inalienable right to liberty, history demonstrates securing it – and then holding on to it – are different matters entirely. It would be nice to think “liberty” is the norm and “tyranny” is the exception. It would...

Y’All Answered: Driver Licenses For Illegal Aliens?

Democrats in the Texas House are once again pushing for illegal aliens to be eligible for driver licenses. Proponents claim it will improve public safety and give them greater mobility options. We asked if Texas Minute readers agree with this proposal. Do you want to...

Texas Legislature Must Confront China

One of the many great things about the joe six-packs of America is that they really love this country. When the Chinese spy balloon flew over the heartland this past week, everyday Americans of all political persuasions wanted the dim sum dirigible shot down. After...

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When Someone Shows You Who They Really Are…

It is fine to assume the best about people; in many ways, it is what allows civil society to function. I need to assume the teller at the bank isn’t pocketing my cash when I make a deposit! Sometimes, though, individuals tell us who they really are. When they do, we...

Y’All Answered: Repeal the 17th?

For more than one hundred years, the popularly elected House of Representatives was "balanced" in the U.S. Constitution by a Senate with members were selected by the states' legislatures.That check on the growth of the federal government ended in 1913, when the 17th...