Commentary
President Biden: Do Your Job
He is putting Texas and the American people at risk each and every day with his choices.
Y’All Answered: Voted Early?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Commentary, Life, Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Train Up Your Child…
Modern education is designed to produce serfs, not champions of liberty.
Y’All Answered: Should Lawmakers Profit Off State Contracts?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Commentary Archive
Commentary: The Mean Girl Senate and the Cuccinelli Nomination
The do-nothing Republican Senate—which cannot repeal Obamacare, secure the border, defund Planned Parenthood, or even take more than one vote to bar infanticide—has proven itself shockingly adept at one thing: going into overdrive to block the Trump nominees they...
Commentary: O’Rourke Out
On Friday, former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) ended his presidential campaign, joining Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), ex-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, New York City Mayor...
Calling Out False Prophets
False prophets tend to be popular; they tell us what we want to hear. Those who would expose false prophets will find themselves objects of derision, and as such they must have the faith to persevere through withering criticism. We see it play out in the Old Testament...
Corrupting Princes
One of my favorite stops in Israel is the archeological tel known as popularly as Ancient Shiloh. This is the spot where the Tabernacle of God stood for more than 350 years before moving to Jerusalem. This is where Hannah brought her son Samuel and dedicated him to...
Commentary: Texas’ Speaker Is Too Powerful
Our American experiment is based on the notion that rights are God-given and must be protected. Our Founders also recognized the inherent sinful nature of mankind threatened those rights when government, or a portion thereof, became too powerful. Alexander Hamilton...
Commentary: Midland Development Corporation is Breeding Ground for Corruption
On July 9, 2019, I stood in front of friends and family and announced my candidacy for the Midland City Council, District 4. From the beginning, I’ve been outspoken about my intentions to eliminate the Midland Development Corporation (MDC) and return the $13+ million...
Psst: It’s Not About Trump
Reflecting on last night’s Trump rally in Dallas, it struck me that part of the reason the political elite want Trump gone is because of these massive rallies and what they represent. The elite—from both parties—see Americans unified and electrified by a vision for...
Commentary: Gov. Greg Abbott, I Will Never Vote for You Again
The following letter was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott following the receipt of an invitation to an upcoming campaign fundraiser. Dear Governor Abbott: I received the attached invitation and it motivated me to let you know that I am very disappointed at your performance as...
Commentary: Is the Bribery Provision of the Texas Constitution the Biggest Legal Threat to Bonnen?
The audio recording of Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s infamous meeting with Empower Texans CEO Michael Quinn Sullivan may have established that Bonnen acted illegally. It all depends on which laws you consider. While the Texas Rangers are conducting an...