Commentary
Is Conroe ISD’s $2 Billion Bond Necessary?
It’s hard to say what pressing need makes it necessary, as CISD has not been forthcoming with all of the information that would help to explain.
The Enemy of my Enemy?
The righteous cause of liberty is rarely advanced through unholy alliances.
The Broken Deal on School Choice
Dade Phelan and 23 Republican House members broke faith with Greg Abbott and the Texas GOP. What will the governor do about it?
Analysis: They Had Time
House members now claim they did not have time to pass conservative legislation.
Commentary Archive
Commentary: Texas Supreme Court Ruling is Major Win for Parental Rights
AUSTIN — Just this morning, the Supreme Court of Texas (SCOT) handed down a decision in a landmark court case for parental rights, In re C.J.C. The case sets a major precedent for future parental rights cases that are heard in Texas. A recent review of the last 20...
Commentary: Viral Pandemic Exposed Poor Cash Management in Government
Seven hundred cities cut spending to fill budgetary gaps caused by coronavirus shutdowns; but rather than cut areas of excess, many plan to delay or flat out cut plans for road repairs and critical infrastructure improvements, equipment maintenance and purchases, and...
Commentary: COVID Response in Texas Highlights Vicious War for Medical Freedom
Texans are known for their tenacity and their fiercely independent spirit. We hold in high regard the ideals of personal responsibility, commitment to our families, and a limited government that allows us to live out these ideas without restriction. However, over the...
Commentary: Donald Trump Right to Suspend Guest Worker Visas
The Trump administration announced Monday executive and regulatory action that will suspend guest worker visas through the end of the year and permanently end the exploitation of the H-1B visa system. Together, these actions go further than any administration in...
Commentary: Bryan and College Station, A Tale of Two Cities
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” At least that’s how I felt watching my local government this month. College Station demonstrated a good start to addressing the virus’ effect on local revenue through budget mitigation strategies that saved the...
Commentary: Stories From the Dark Side of COVID-19
As a leader in a conservative grassroots organization, people often contact me for advice or direction on an issue or concern. It’s one of the rewarding aspects of volunteer activism. Recently, a woman contacted me about the suffering she has observed in nursing homes...
Blog: Stop Making the Same Mistake With the Supreme Court
With the latest string of blows to our liberties by the U.S. Supreme Court, freedom-minded citizens must admit what we’re doing is not working. We need to tell Republicans that giving them the White House and the Senate to appoint judges is not going to cut it...
Why We Must Fight
We have forgotten just how extraordinary it is to be Americans. We have allowed the notion of being an American to be common, just like everyone else. But the fact is, America is anything but common – at least, in its origins. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher...
Commentary: Governor, May I?
I hear that there's a bunch of mayors who want permission from the governor to mandate masks. Did the governor give mayors permission to regulate signage or smoking? I don't think so. City councils have the power to make general laws about lots of things. I am unaware...