Commentary
Local Control: The Foundation of Good Government
Local government isn’t perfect, but it is accountable.
Texas Education Needs Reform, COVID-19 Policies Fueled Push for School Choice
I believe we need real reform, and those elected must stand up for it and against the tyranny that occurred during COVID-19.
Texas Must Deliver on School Freedom—No More Excuses
The people have spoken, and now state legislators must listen.
Pay Them to Go Away: A TEC Cautionary Tale of Katy Christian Magazine vs The Link Letter
Without meaningful reform, the Texas Ethics Commission will continue to target those least able to fight back while letting well-connected actors off the hook.
Commentary Archive
Y’All Answered: Trump’s Cabinet
With his cabinet appointments now mostly made, we asked readers if they generally disapprove or approve of Donald Trump’s choices. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is a sampling of the comments we received from our...
Why the Democrats Lost to Trump, A Latino Perspective
Donald Trump and the Republican Party gained a huge national shift in Latino votes. Why? There are many obvious reasons: the cost of living, massive intentional illegal migration, low approval ratings for both Biden and Harris, and the belief of two-thirds of...
Responding to the Bluebonnet Curriculum: A Parent’s Perspective
Today, the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) made a significant decision by approving the Bluebonnet curriculum, a move that will have a lasting impact on the state's educational landscape. While this decision has sparked considerable debate, it represents an...
Texas Needs a Law to Protect Texas Land
Texas belongs to Texans. So does Texas land. However, as of today, anyone in the world can come to Texas to buy land—no limits, no restrictions, and no questions asked—even if the land is next to a military base, and even if the buyer is a citizen of an adversarial...
Y’All Answered: Still with Cornyn?
Last week, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn lost his bid to be the chamber's majority leader. The next day, he announced his intention to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026. We asked readers if they would support him if the Texas GOP primary election were held today. Do you...
The Latino Shift: How Pastors and Grassroots Efforts Turned the Tide in Texas
In the 2024 elections, Texas witnessed a remarkable shift among Latino voters, particularly in South Texas and key urban areas like San Antonio and Harris County. This transformation was driven by months of hard work from faith leaders, grassroots organizers, and...
Texas Universities Need to (Strategically) Plan for Success
Texas university systems have adhered to the letter of the state’s ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices, statements, and trainings. Among the five largest universities, Texas A&M led the way. UT-Austin belatedly disbanded its DEI offices, after...
Amarillo Becomes First Texas City to Reject a ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ Ordinance on Ballot
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the voters of Amarillo rejected a Sanctuary City for the Unborn (SCFTU) ordinance. The ordinance, known on the ballot as Prop A, would have further prohibited abortion and abortion trafficking in the City of Amarillo. A total of 40.54%...
Y’All Answered: Dealing with Illegal Immigration
Over the course of the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump mentioned several ways he planned to attack the problem of illegal immigration. Those include a 25 percent tariff on Mexico, finishing the border wall, and mass deportation. Yesterday, the One Click Survey asked...