NEWS
House Committee Assignments: The Losers
Once again House Speaker Joe Straus has used his clout to silence and obstruct conservatives, even those who have tried to curry his favor.
Commissioners Seek to Reverse Montgomery County Judge’s Power Grab
Noack calls Judge Craig Doyal a “dictator” and calls for county departments to be placed under the entire court.
House Committee Assignments: The Winners
In making his assignments, House Speaker Joe Straus has chosen to shower favors on liberal Republicans and Democrats.
Zerwas Open To ‘Looting’ ESF To Pay For Big Spending
To pay for House Speaker Joe Straus’ extravagant spending program, House Appropriations Chairman John Zerwas says he’s ready to loot the Economic Stabilization Fund.
Jim & Michael Show (02/12/2017)
The Texas Senate passes sanctuary city ban and ethics reform. Tony McDonald & Emily Kebodeaux Cook stop by to discuss House committee assignments. And as always… Rep. Jonathan Stickland is back with another “Bad Bill of the Week!”
John Goldstone: Challenging the Establishment
Politicians violating their oaths of office and misusing public resources can be a particularly aggravating...
Montgomery County Tax Reformers Seek Homestead Exemption, Face Obstruction
Commissioner Noack has called for at least a 10% homestead exemption, a move County Judge Doyal calls “irresponsible”.
HISD Taxpayers To Vote On Robin Hood, Again
HISD are set to ask voters, again, if they want to send money to the state’s robin hood program
AISD Teachers Hand Out Fliers on Avoiding ICE
Teachers with Austin ISD have been advising students on how to avoid compliance with federal immigration authorities.
Senate Seeks CPS Reform
Connecting Texas Foster Kids to Community with SB 11
Straus Makes Committee Assignments…Finally
True to the predictions of his Democrat surrogates, House Speaker Straus’ “Operation Slowdown” puts the Texas House far behind the Texas Senate.
Real Choices, Real Innovation
Well-intentioned regulation of private schools will stifle the innovation necessary to deliver a quality education as surely as malicious regulation.