NEWS
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.
Feds: Paxton Prosecutor is Motorcycle Gang Kingpin
Houston criminal defense attorney appointed as special prosecutor in Paxton case is revealed to have deep connections to criminal motorcycle gang.
Straus: In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants is “Perfectly Acceptable”
The statement puts Straus in the extreme minority in his own party.
Sitting Senator Hired as Tax-Funded Lobbyist
A senior member of the Senate has been hired as a lobbyist on behalf of a government board, presenting a clear conflict of interest.
TSRA Firing Blanks on Gun Rights
The state’s largest gun rights organization is choosing to kowtow to establishment politicians rather than defend the rights of Texans.
Pension Obligation Bonds, Yea or Nay?
Pension obligation bonds are used by government to buy down unfunded liabilities, but are they the best bet for taxpayers?
Oklahoma Beats Texas…in Budget Transparency
Sooner State brings greater transparency to their budgeting process; something Texas should quickly emulate.
House Issues Interim Report on Pensions Ahead of Session
An interim report by the Texas House Pensions Committee highlights some recommendations compiled from statewide pension hearings.
University of Texas Lobbying for Liberal Policies
While liberal university administrators advocating for liberal political outcomes is hardly surprising, the overtness of the University of Texas’ contempt and disdain for both the Texas Legislature and the citizens that elected them is staggering.
Loyalty Vote on Day One
Loyalty, that is, to the Democrat coalition’s chosen House speaker, not the conservative principles embraced by Texas voters.
Top 5 Stories From 2016
From property taxes to ballot fraud, the top stories of 2016 should be at the forefront of legislative action in 2017.
Montgomery County Under Review for Nepotism Complaint
Noack calls for ethics reform after a county commissioner creates a position for his wife.