NEWS
Texas House Lagging on Ethics Reform
Despite the rhetoric and promises almost all of the components of ethics reform are languishing in the Texas House.
Texas Senate to Congress: Repeal ObamaCare
While Congress sits idle, Texas Senate is demanding action.
Updates: Bad Bill of the Week with State Rep. Stickland
The “Bad Bill of the Week” segment with State Rep. Jonathan Stickland has helped lead to the killing of numerous horrible pieces of legislation, because of the grassroots.
Abbott Backs Weakened Version of Bathroom Bill
When asked about the issue, social conservatives overwhelmingly preferred SB 6 to Simmons’ legislation, saying it is substantially stronger and more robust.
Thomas McNutt Announces Campaign, Sets up Potential Rematch Against Byron Cook
McNutt’s announcement sets up a potential rematch in House District 8.
Senate Passes Tax-Funded Lobbying Disclosure Bill
The Senate passed 24-7 a commonsense measure which would improve accountability and transparency in regards to the ways government entities spend tax dollars lobbying the legislature.
Searching for Transparency at Collin College, Part 3
Some Collin College board members, including the chairman, agree trustees’ contact information should be publicly available – but it’s still not on the college’s website.
Is a Regent Battle Brewing in Aggieland?
Gov. Greg Abbott’s reshuffling of the Board of Regents could upset the balance of power at the state’s oldest public university.
House Financials as Predictors
Actions speak louder than words…but in politics money usually speaks the loudest.
Joel Starnes: Motivated by Faith
Joel Starnes isn’t a newcomer. He’s a fifth generation Texan born in Bedford, Texas, a quaint suburb in the...
More Alleged Voter Fraud in Dallas County Sparks Another Criminal Complaint
Direct Action Texas’ criminal vote harvesting complaint follows new reports of forged mail-ballot forms in West Dallas, where in 2016 dozens of mail ballots were fraudulently cast in the names of elderly voters.
Alamo City Residents Need to Demand New Leadership
Reformers in the Alamo City have a real opportunity to influence change in city hall this election season – but only if they ask the right questions of their council candidates and hold them accountable.