Commentary
Y’All Answered: Still with Cornyn?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
The Latino Shift: How Pastors and Grassroots Efforts Turned the Tide in Texas
Driven by a desire for change that aligns with their faith and values, Latino voters are increasingly voting based on issues rather than party loyalty.
Texas Universities Need to (Strategically) Plan for Success
Texas cannot simply ban its way to good education. It must also strategically plan to provide a better vision of an educated citizen.
Amarillo Becomes First Texas City to Reject a ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ Ordinance on Ballot
Despite the defeat of Prop A, the effort to end abortion trafficking in Amarillo is far from over.
Commentary Archive
The Case For School Choice in Texas
The school choice debate has been discussed all over the nation. Texas has been one of the biggest battleground states for this topic. Governor Greg Abbott has been determined to bring school choice to Texas and called a special session to address it; still, nothing...
Open Letter to Rockwall ISD Trustees
In August, Texans first learned of a situation in Rockwall Independent School District that touched their hearts. A brave family came forward after many months of silence to express concern regarding a whole new flock of innocent preschoolers entering a school in...
Y’All Answered: Should Texas Keep the Death Penalty?
Democrats have been seeking to abolish the death penalty, while some Republicans in the Texas Legislature have pushed for a moratorium to study the implementation of the punishment. Yesterday, we asked readers what they thought Texas should do... Do you want to...
The Dust Has Settled in Eagle Pass
Over the past several months, the number of illegal aliens crossing the southern border has steadily declined. Further, due to the military-like standoff at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass at the turn of the new year, illegal aliens who would have crossed at the once...
Y’All Answered: Should Women be Subject to the Draft?
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is among those spearheading a movement in Congress to oppose any measure that would force women to register for selective service. Yesterday, we asked readers if women, like men, should be subject to being drafted for military service. Do...
Jewish Voters are Flooding Into the GOP, Now What?
The political leaning of the Jewish community in America is changing rapidly. In recent years the Democratic Party has waned in its support for Israel, while the Republican Party has stood by Israel; President Trump even moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem, while...
Y’All Answered: Will Phelan Clinch the GOP Nomination for Speaker?
Late last week, State Rep. John Smithee (R-Amarillo) became the fifth Republican to challenge incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan for the GOP caucus nomination. He joins Tom Oliverson of Cypress, Shelby Slawson of Stephenville, James Frank, and David Cook of Mansfield. All...
Y’All Answered: Who Won the Debate?
We asked Texas Minute readers about last night's presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Specifically, we wanted to know who readers thought "won" the evening. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is...
Keep Information Laws Working as Intended to Help All Texans
When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to re-elect—or reject—we need information. A major source of that information is the government itself. Access to public records and meetings is essential for us to know the facts and...