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After Cocaine Bust, Could Drug Testing Come to Texas Legislature?
In the wake of the scandal surrounding one Texas House Democrat committee chairman—his recent arrest for possession of cocaine—some state lawmakers are suggesting implementing the drug testing of legislators, while some Texans are wondering why drug testing for...
Texas Scorecard Radio (November 21, 2019)
Episode 112: Brandon Waltens tells listeners about yet another scandal in the Texas House, and Reagan Reed explains why some are concerned about ethics in Montgomery County government. Matt Beebe stops by to discuss the highly publicized Rodney Reed case and why some...
Kaufman Joins Second Amendment Counties, Collin Up Next
After the Texas Legislature failed to act this session to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners, a growing number of Texas counties are declaring themselves Second Amendment “sanctuaries.” In the past week, seven Texas counties, including Metroplex-area...
Former Potter County Official Joins 13th Congressional District Race
Another Republican candidate has announced his candidacy in the race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon). Republican Richard Herman launched his bid to replace Thornberry last week, saying that he plans to run a campaign with a focus on veterans...
Commentary: Why I Can’t Support Jared Patterson for Re-Election
I have been a loyal donor and supporter of State Rep. Jared Patterson (R–Frisco) since he first ran for state representative in 2014. Unfortunately, his performance in his first session this past spring revealed that he wasn’t prepared for the pressure that comes from...
Lone Star Agenda Organizer Pens Open Letter to Abbott, Patrick
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wrote a lengthy campaign email addressing the Lone Star Agenda, a package of conservative reforms to be passed during a special session intended to unite voters ahead of the upcoming elections. Now Don Dyer, an Austin-based business...
Announcing the First Round of Congressional Endorsements
People often refer to Washington D.C. as “the Swamp,” and the descriptor is devastatingly precise. Established as our nation’s capital by our Founders, a mere visit to Washington gives any citizen a clear idea of how infested the city has become with those who serve...
Round Up: Lawmakers on the Lone Star Agenda
The results of the 2019 legislative session have been labeled “purple” by grassroots activists, while Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said he was “frustrated” conservative priorities were not adopted. That led to citizens around the state to create the Lone Star Agenda—11...
Austin Creating $8M Homeless Hotel
AUSTIN — Amid a citywide homeless crisis, city hall has a new plan: spend $8 million to put up 81 people in a homeless hotel. Last week, the Austin City Council unanimously agreed to buy the southeast Rodeway Inn and convert it to a hotel for homeless people....