NEWS
University of Texas Pushes to Raise Tuition on Students, Again
The University of Texas at Austin is looking to finance its frivolous spending on the backs of the students.
Patrick, Bettencourt, Fire Back at Emmett’s Call for Higher Taxes
Senate leaders respond to Harris County Judge Ed Emmett’s attacks on their property tax reform bills.
Judge Blocks Texas Partial Birth Abortion Ban
A federal judge blocked Senate Bill 8 while the legislation is challenged in federal appeals court.
Lawsuit: Geren Campaign Made False CPS Call Against Opponent
If allegations are accurate, the scheme by Geren’s campaign represents a shocking new low in Texas politics.
Texas Scorecard Radio (December 07, 2017)
Episode 11: Reagan Reed, Ross Kecseg, and Cary Cheshire join host Tony McDonald to discuss what is going on around the state. Tony has an interview with State House of Representatives candidate Bo French and Michael Quinn Sullivan has this week’s commentary. A Houston official praises the Texas House for killing property tax reform Are […]
Wright Running to Replace Retiring Barton in Congress
Tarrant County’s tax assessor Ron Wright steps down to run for the Congressional seat Joe Barton is vacating.
Gooden Runs from Texas House Campaign
Most congressional candidates run ‘for’ an office. In this case, Gooden is running ‘away’ from his office in the Texas House with a record that he can’t hide from taxpayers.
Former Cruz Staffer Announces Congressional Run
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s former chief of staff announces Congressional run in crowded Republican field.
Hillary Clinton Supporter Launches GOP Congressional Bid
Just a year ago, Jennifer Sarver asked fellow Republicans to ditch Donald Trump and support the Democrat for president.
State Representative Tony Tinderholt calls out Straus and Cook’s Committee
With the formation of the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness by Speaker Joe Straus, Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) verbalized his intent to hold the committee, and its chair, accountable.
Despite Majority Support, SREC Fails to Adopt Cook Censure
Party activists should see the SREC’s failure to pass the Cook censure as a big black eye for the Texas GOP which has otherwise been moving in an encouraging direction under Chairman James Dickey.
SREC Approves Ballot Propositions
Republican activists should applaud the SREC for seeking to empower them to more easily make their voice heard on the issues that matter to everyday Texans.