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Wheless: Judges Shouldn’t be Judicial Activists
The remarks are certainly welcome words for conservatives given the high stakes cases that have been adjudicated in the state’s highest criminal court.
Good News and Bad News on School Finance in Texas
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Second Complaint Filed Against Oldner
Last year, Oldner procured indictments from a Collin County grand jury related to Paxton’s private business. He recused himself after it was revealed that he had leaked confidential grand jury information to his wife.
Texas Lawmakers Have Been Warned: Texans Want Results
Electing Republicans isn’t good enough; they must govern with the principles on which they campaign.
Abbott Addresses GOP Convention
Abbott’s remarks should provide a preview of his legislative priorities for the coming session.
Political Prosecution of Paxton Reaches Court of Appeals
Paxton sought to dismiss several of the charges brought against him by what they argue was a contrived grand jury in Collin County.
Two Men, Two Visions, One Party
Candidates for the Republican Party chairmanship share their views on the future of the GOP.
For Court of Criminal Appeals Seat: Webster Out-Working Walker
Meanwhile his opponent, attorney Richard “Scott” Walker, isn’t campaigning—at all.
Gary Gates Defaulted on Loan Backed by Houston Taxpayers
Since defaulting on the Houston loan, Gates has spent millions on six losing runs for local school boards, the State House, and the State Senate. Now he is running statewide.
Much Needed Shakeup On Katy ISD Board
Katy ISD’s recent election ushered in George Scott to replace a 27-year incumbent. Scott has long been a reform activist who has been focused on fixing the district.
Record Turnout in Colleyville Ushers in New Majority
By nearly a 2-1 margin, record voter turnout in May’s local election has retired three incumbents on the...
As Austinites Vote to Destroy Jobs, Conservatives Look to the Legislature
The state intervening to protect economic liberty wouldn’t be anything new. Last session the state passed legislation removing the authority of local governments to prohibit property owners from exploiting mineral rights. In 2017, ridesharing regulations could be pre-empted in a similar fashion.