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Commentary: Obamacare Ruling a Victory for the Rule of Law
The federal judge in Fort Worth who recently entered final judgment finding the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional now paves the way for the case to move to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. And as the attorney who argued the case on behalf of the individual...
Abbott: “Houston ISD Leadership is a Disaster”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott today blasted the leadership of the state’s largest school district, calling them a “disaster.” The governor’s criticism comes after calls from other state and local officials for the state to take over the district at the end of this year....
Sharron Albertson: Teaching by Example
Sharron Albertson can teach conservative Texans a lot about making a difference in their communities. In fact, both teaching and political activism seem to be in her DNA. Albertson is well known for her years of leadership within organizations like Golden Corridor...
Middleton Files Bill to End Tax-Funded Lobbying
Just a few days before the Texas Legislature is set to gavel in, State Rep.-elect Mayes Middleton has filed priority legislation, House Bill 281, to end tax-funded lobbying.A long-standing practice in the halls of the Texas Capitol, tax-funded lobbying...
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Texas Scorecard Radio (January 03, 2019)
Episode 66: In the first show of 2019, host Tony McDonald discusses property tax relief with Destin Sensky. Jacob Asmussen stops by to discuss the absence of a voice for taxpayers on the Austin City Council and Cary Cheshire drops by to discuss the...
Third Candidate Announces Bid for Amarillo Mayor
Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson has drawn another challenger ahead of May’s municipal election — Judge Rich Herman. Herman, a Republican and former Potter County Justice of the Peace, announced his intention to run for mayor on January 1. This also marked the end of his...
It’s Time to End the Corporate Welfare Arms Race
Large corporations are scrambling to get special perks and cash handouts — paid for by you, the hardworking taxpayer. The problem shows no signs of slowing, which reinforces the need for the legislature to allow the enabling law to expire this coming session. Chapter...
Straus Pledges Remaining $8.5 Million to Influence Legislature
In his last days as Texas House Speaker, Joe Straus told reporters from his office in the Texas Capitol that he will commit his remaining campaign dollars accumulated at the helm of the lower chamber to forming an “advocacy group,” pledging to influence the Texas...
Commentary: What To Expect
We kick off a new calendar and political year looking at several anticipated happenings. On the presidential front, we can expect several candidate announcements coming in January, along with a changing primary/caucus schedule. Additionally, some close losing...