NEWS

Emmett Praises Straus, Celebrates Death of Property Tax Reform Bills
Harris County Judge says letting voters have a say on tax hikes would be a “device for dictators and demagogues”.

Opponents of Mesquite’s Land Grab Declare Victory
County residents fighting forced annexation celebrate as a new law restricting the practice takes effect today.

Texas Association of Business: Sanctuary Cities Are Pro-Business
TAB has a track record of advancing a left-wing agenda to thwart conservatives, rather than promoting free markets and truly pro-business policies.

House GOP Caucus Fails to Adopt Majority-Vote Policy
Process for selecting a speaker continues to empower a minority of Republicans to obstruct the caucus from selecting a nominee.

Ted Cruz Pushes for Expanding School Choice in D.C.
Cruz has reintroduced a bill in to provide D.C. students and their parents better school choices.

Republican Party Censures Travis Clardy
Over the past few sessions, Travis Clardy has often partnered with Democrats in order to thwart conservative efforts to cut taxes, limit government, and even secure the border.

Barton Retirement Creates Opening In CD6
Tarrant County Tax Assessor Ron Wright has announced he would enter the newly open Republican primary.

Is Abbott Burning Credibility with Grassroots Texans?
Conservatives mystified by contradictory endorsements.

House Republicans Expected to Vote on Speaker Selection
Republicans must choose if they will continue to empower a minority to obstruct conservative reforms.

Joe Barton (Finally) Calls It Quits
Announcement comes after conservatives pressured him to leave office.

Another Big Win for Residents Fighting Mesquite’s Land Grab
Kaufman and Dallas County residents fighting forced annexation by the city of Mesquite got another big win Tuesday.

Texas Scorecard Radio (November 30, 2017)
Episode 10: Host Tony McDonald whips around the state with Buddy Kipp, Cary Cheshire, and Ross Kecseg. Direct Action Texas’ Aaron Harris stops in and Michael Quinn Sullivan has a commentary. Should a mayor be allowed to personally benefit from city contracts? A Texas State Rep. stands up for taxpayers and as usual is lambasted […]