Commentary
What Did Texans Go to Austin on January 14 To See?
They witnessed one of our lawmakers make it clear to all that he would effectively say to God, the Supreme Lawmaker of the Universe, “God, you got it all wrong regarding marriage.”
The Supreme Court Must Prioritize Children’s Online Safety
The Supreme Court has an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to the welfare of children and the foundational principles that safeguard our society.
School Efficiency Laws Focus on Attendance, Ignore Poor Performances
What does an “efficient system of public schools” mean?
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Commentary Archive
Naming Names To Win The Debate
In almost every public battle, the real fight is never the fight itself. The real fight is the fight over what the fight is about. This means establishing the terms that are used to describe the fight and the terms of victory. Because when you are defining the fight,...
Why Sheila Jackson Lee Should Not Be Elected the Next Mayor of Houston
The 2023 Texas legislative session is officially over, although Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a special session to go over property tax relief and border security to address the massive influx of people pouring over the southern border of Texas. Back here in...
48 Conservative Bills the Texas House Killed This Session
While Texas House Republican members are back in their districts claiming this session was “one of the most conservative sessions in Texas history,” they are met with the sad reality that their constituents are getting smarter and the scoreboard cannot be changed. ...
Y’All Answered: House v Senate in 2023
The chairman of the Republican Party of Texas has rebuked the GOP-dominated Texas House for what he described as watering down conservative priorities. Yesterday, we asked readers which chamber of the Texas Legislature they thought had so far been more responsive to...
Property Tax Relief Starts with Removing Illegal Aliens from the Housing Market
Amidst the ongoing property tax discussions in the first special session of the 88th Texas Legislature, a notable disregard has emerged for one of the most influential factors contributing to the surge in property taxes and housing costs: immigration. The current...
Just Be Faithful
Having just returned from Israel, I am reminded how much I love the brief stop in the Valley of Elah, located due west of the Dead Sea and south of Bethlehem. (Maybe you’d like to visit Elah with me in 2024? Find out more on our website.) I like this place not because...
Living For An Impact
It doesn’t look like much today, but the Israeli archeological site Tel Sheva is kind of a big deal. It was at the center of much of the narrative in the Bible’s Book of Genesis. Its name back then was Beer-sheba. (Maybe you’d like to visit Israel with me in 2024?...
A Time for Choosing in Texas
In 2014, the same Texas House that impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton—our most popular politician—used the same playbook to try to remove me from my position as a regent of the University of Texas. Despite the claims against him, the Attorney General will...
Texas Law Commands Respect for Wisdom of Voters
Following a Democrat-led impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas Senate is now slated to take up the matter of whether Paxton should be permanently removed from office. However, since the House’s allegations repeat...