NEWS

Straus Mimics Harry Reid … Again
House Speaker consolidates power with little protest, save from a band of conservatives.
In Clash of Budgets, Senate Reigns Supreme
The senate managed to come in $2.3 billion below the Conservative Texas Budget model

In Paxton Case, the Fix is In
Judge Gallagher has shown his stripes in siding with special prosecutors despite lack of evidence.

Searching for Transparency on Collin College’s Website
A quick online search for information found some gaps in Collin College’s transparency.

House Republicans are Dunces for Democrats
The amendment was akin to putting a sign on the door of a store that says, “Warning: If Caught Shoplifting You Could Be Forced to Return the Item.”

Lawmakers Should “Just Say No” to Raiding the Rainy Day Fund
It’s a tough pill to swallow—one that Republicans should outright refuse given Zerwas’ track record.

Collin College Trustees Approve $10.7 Million Land Purchase in Allen Ahead of Bond Vote
Collin College’s board is going forward with its massive campus expansion plan prior to obtaining public approval of a $600 million bond proposition.

Jim & Michael Show (04/02/2017)
On this episode, Jim & Michael discuss the newly announced Democratic challenger to Sen. Ted Cruz. Also, Emily Horne from Texas Right to Life stops by to discuss the budget in the Texas Legislature. And Rep. Jonathan Stickland found another Bad Bill of the Week!

Fred Nasseri: Keeping Collin County Conservative
Grassroots activist Fred Nasseri volunteers tirelessly to keep Collin County conservative, and he invites younger residents to join him.

Texas Senate Passes Proposal to Strengthen Spending Limit
Hancock’s legislation would significantly strengthen the spending limit.

Texas Senate Passes Package of Conservative Priorities
Led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the Texas Senate is continuing to push conservative reforms.

Austin Police Hate Freedom…Again
Austin Police Department is initiating a measure that violates citizens’ constitutional rights and adding to the laundry list of anti-freedom measures burdening the Capital City.