NEWS
Lang Seeks to Repeal Brown County Bribery Program
The program was so egregious that even local law enforcement officials were incredulous.
Ineffectual Tan Parker
House Republican Caucus chairman has refused to defend priorities of the GOP even as committee chairs seek to kill or water down conservative reforms.
Straus Hatchet-Man Signals Opposition to Texas Privacy Act
If Byron Cook kills this bill he’ll be guilty, but House Republicans will be accomplices to the crime.
A Challenger For Cruz?
Maybe, but unseating Sen. Cruz is a long shot, at best.
Jim & Michael Show (03/19/2017)
Cary Cheshire stops by to discuss business as usual in Austin. And as always, Rep. Jonathan Stickland is back with another “Bad Bill of the Week”
George Rodriguez: El Conservador
A lifelong Texan, San Antonio based activist George Rodriguez has always practiced what he preaches – engagement at the local level.
Collin College Proposes $600 Million Bond
Voters ask Board of Trustees candidates why Collin College needs to burden county taxpayers with $600 million in debt, and why all at once.
Democrat Enablers Cry Foul on Conservative Criticism
The vast majority of Republicans joined Democrats to overrule conservatives’ objections and do Democrats handiwork.
Montgomery County GOP Officials Tried to Thwart Property Tax Vote
Montgomery County GOP tried to stop a precinct chair from bringing a resolution supporting property tax reform.
Senators Propose Pre-Empting Local Governments on Ridesharing
The legislation would ease regulation on ridesharing companies by pre-empting local ordinances concerning ridesharing.
Montgomery County Commissioner to Testify Against Fellow Indicted Court Members
Commissioner Clark granted pretrial diversion in exchange for testifying against the other indicted members of the court.
Texas Voter ID Update Unanimously Passes Senate Committee
SB 5 remedies the state’s voter ID requirements in line with federal court recommendations.