NEWS
Texas Education Agency Shakes Up School Districts
In an effort to crack down on failing schools in the state, the Texas Education Agency is replacing the school boards and superintendents of two school districts- Marlin ISD and Pearsall ISD.
Federal Transition
Americans recognize our government is in need of citizens willing to go in and clean up the scary mess that is our nation’s capitol.
Aaron Harris: Brash, Bold, Effective
We regularly profile the men and women of Texas who stand out as effectively engaged citizens. Each of these Texans has a unique story to tell; coming from unique backgrounds and life experiences, they nonetheless share a passion for liberty in the Lone Star State.
Burton Files Major Bond Transparency Legislation
The legislation would end the smoke and mirrors that accompany most bond proposals and empower taxpayers.
Huffines Supports Robin Hood Repeal, Reform, School Choice
State Sen. Don Huffines discussed reforming Texas’ controversial education finance system and expanding parental choice with Education Savings Accounts.
Disgraced Chief Falls Upward
The tendency of municipal bureaucrats to recycle disgraceful police chiefs from one city to another demonstrates why the powerful position should be elected.
Local Officials, Sanctuary Cities, and Why Texas Needs to Act
Local officials touting their resistance to conservative reforms underscores the necessity for the state to act this upcoming session.
Stickland First to File Priority Legislation
Stickland’s “constitutional carry” legislation would remove the licensing requirement for Texans to carry a handgun openly or concealed.
A Better Education
Hillsdale president Larry Arnn is considered to be a finalist for the Secretary of Education in the Trump Administration. Few people could be better suited for the job.
Rinaldi Unveils Plan to Repeal Robin Hood
State Rep. Matt Rinaldi seeks to repeal the state’s dubious and problematic “Robin Hood” school finance scheme.
Bob Hall Fighting to Curtail Corporate Welfare
This week, Hall filed a trio of bills that would eliminate some of the state’s most egregious subsidy programs.
Bettencourt Pushes Voter Input on Pension Bonds
A bill was filed which, if passed, would require voter approval on pension obligation bonds.