NEWS
House Leadership Pushes Gag Rule on Conservative, Pro-Life Amendments
Will the Texas House move to stifle conservative amendments regarding life and roads?
Biennial Revenue Estimate Released by Comptroller
With less revenue coming in than expected, lawmakers will have to tighten their belts this session.
Local Governments Cannot Pass Any Law They Want
Governments are instituted to protect the rights of individuals, not the whims of the majority.
Christian on the Commission
Sen. Ted Cruz and AG Ken Paxton describe new commissioner as courageous.
Patrick Announces He is Running for Reelection
Patrick’s announcement should placate the Austin media rumor mill which repeatedly alleged that he was planning a run against Gov. Abbott.
Cooking Calendars
The Texas House’s biggest obstructionist may be getting a promotion, and it could bring progress on conservative reforms this session to a standstill.
Jim & Michael Show (01/08/2017)
Jim and Michael are joined by Tony McDonald and Emily Kebodeaux Cook to preview the 85th Texas Legislature.
David Medlin: Change Comes From the Bottom, Up
“Stop yelling at the TV and go talk to people—it’s that easy,” Medlin says, after learning about the positive difference one Texan can make.
Tax Campaign Kicks Off in Midland
City leaders announce that start of a major campaign that advocates for the passage of a special purpose sales tax that would allocate approximately $150 million to “quality of life” improvements around Midland.
Montgomery County Judge Awards Contract to Business Partner
Doyal faces criticism for not recusing himself from a vote to award a contract to the firm of his business partner, which some say is a conflict of interest.
Patrick Unveils Texas Privacy Act
The legislation would ban and overturn attempts by local governments to police the bathrooms of private businesses.
Taylor Calls Lawmakers’ Bluff on Ethics
The Texas Senate’s leading voice on ethics reform is forcing his opponents to fight against transparency on his terms.