NEWS
Commentary: The Democrats Are Humanitarian Frauds on the Border
Democrats have evolved into a party of open borders. When will the Republicans start making them own it?
Texas House to Vote on Constitutional Prohibition of Income Tax
Will Texas Democrats go on record for taxing the take-home pay of hardworking Texans?
Blog: Will The Texas Historical Commission Undermine The Alamo?
Commissioners will either impose revisionist politics on the Alamo, or keep the 1836 Battle front and center.
Commentary: Making Haltom Stronger
Incompetence, allegations of corruption, and a campaign of dirty tactics ends with defeat of the old guard and a new day in Haltom City.
Will House Approve Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying?
State Sen. Bob Hall’s bill is the last remaining legislative vehicle this session for enacting a ban.
Letter: Pelosi’s Congress Must Adhere To Law, Cap Spending
Texas Republican Chip Roy and other lawmakers warn spending on the nation’s debt payments will soon exceed defense spending.
Shannon Rhodes excelling with Texas Longhorns softball
Brewer High School graduate Shannon Rhodes, now with the Texas Longhorns softball team, has just completed her junior year.
Texas House Approves Ban on Red-Light Cameras
The legislation marks the first bill passed out of the chamber by State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, who is currently serving his fourth term in the Texas House.
Sales Tax Increase Proposal Dies in Texas House
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen had championed the proposed tax increase just days before its demise.
Commentary: Texas’ Big 3 Riding Too Far Out Front on Tax Swap Idea
“It is a policy I generally favor but, even liking the idea, I cannot support it without knowing the detail.”
Conroe ISD Considers Placing Defeated Bond Back on Ballot
Ignoring the will of voters, trustees are open to bringing back a “zombie bond” identical to the one voters just rejected.
Commentary: Waco Allows Scooter Companies, Finally
Though the city gave in and allowed one scooter company to operate, it is being used as an excuse to grow local government and onerous restrictions remain.