NEWS
Texas Joins Call for a Convention of States
Texas becomes the eleventh of 34 states needed to call the convention.
Calendar Corruption
Bad legislation by State Rep. Hugh Shine exposes House leadership’s abuse of the “local and consent” calendar.
Lewisville ISD Promotes $737 Million Mega-Bond As a “Basic, No-Frills Package”
Another Texas school district is pushing a mega-bond “for the kids” that includes rising tax burdens, irresponsible debt levels, and excessive spending – all while enrollment is slowing.
Legislation to Ban Sanctuary Cities Passes to Abbott’s Desk
The legislation will now proceed to Abbott’s desk where he is expected to quickly sign it into law.
Poisoning CoS
House leadership weighs down Article V Convention of States resolution with poison pill language.
State Sen. Buckingham pushes Pro-First Amendment Legislation
Instead of restricting free speech to certain areas of campus, Buckingham’s bill would require that students be allowed to speak their minds where, how, and when they want.
Jeff Leach Announces Run for Re-Election
Decision applauded as “putting the good of Texas ahead of his own ambitions.”
Houston-area Progressives Trying to Intimidate at the Polls
Houston Democrats are using intimidation tactics to ward off opponents.
Texas House Votes to Allow School Districts to Raise Property Taxes
A strong majority of House GOP opposed the tax measure, but it inexplicably has support among some senators.
Problem-Plagued Bus Bureaucracy Under Fire From All Sides
A feud with Dallas ISD threatens to sink embattled bus agency Dallas County Schools as the Texas Legislature is pushing to shut it down.
Texas Right to Life Calls for Action on Pro-Life Legislation
Surrounded by conservative members of the Texas House, the state’s oldest pro-life organization called on House lawmakers to pass lifesaving legislation before the legislative deadline.
Unethical Bond Campaign Spurs Taxpayers to Action
“We are pursuing an opinion from the Attorney General on this matter, and will consider appropriate legal actions to rectify any legal violations,” said Patrick McGuinness, with Round Rock Parents and Taxpayers.