NEWS

Jim & Michael Show (05/14/2017)
State Sen. Konni Burton (R-Colleyville) drops by the 1836 Studios to discuss what is happening in the Texas Senate.

Texas Senate Set to Consider House’s Granny Tax
In essence it’s a maneuver for nursing home providers to raise prices on those under their care, and shift the blame to someone else.

Colton Driver: Breaking Boundaries
At the young age of 23, Colton Driver demonstrates that there are no boundaries when it comes to becoming political active and effecting change.

Exposed: Failed House Leadership
By killing the rushed calendar put forward by the Straus coalition, the Texas Freedom Caucus won a victory for governing transparency while keeping conservative priorities alive.

Candidates Lining Up to Fill Collin County Seats
With Collin County’s top elected official announcing he’ll step down from public office at the end of his current term, several candidates are stepping up.

Texas Senate Working Overtime to Address House Failures
After dragging their feet all session, the Texas House is far behind where they wanted to be on the Calendar...

Legislation to Prevent “Passing the Trash” Becomes Law
The law requires now that not just school superintendents report all incidents of the sort, but that school principals do so as well.

Grassroots Leaders Support Conservatives, Chastise Liberal Republicans
The state’s two largest Tea Party organizations in the state are praising conservative lawmakers and calling out their Republican detractors.

Texas House Conservatives Conquer the Calendar, Win Victory over Leadership
Conservatives showed that when they work as a team, they can wrest control of the House chamber.

The Jim & Michael Show: Special Edition (05/12/2017)
House Bill Massacre: The Day After

Flynn Threatens Firefighters in Twitter Tirade
A State Rep. used social media to threaten the livelihood of public employees with whom he disagreed.

Conservatives Declare Total War on House Calendar
Conservative Republicans have been targeted by House Speaker Joe Straus and Democrats based off their political beliefs.