NEWS
Conservatives Win Major Victories on Rules
Desperately attempting to avoid a vote on the issue, Straus’ leadership ceded ground to conservatives by abandoning proposed rules changes.
TSRA Finds Target
Reversing course, the gun-rights organization is now touting its support for constitutional carry.
Reports: Taylor Heading For Congress
Taxpayer Champion Van Taylor will run for Sam Johnson’s congressional seat in 2018.
Patrick Promises Bold Action
Meanwhile, House gives Straus fifth term as speaker.
Dawnna Dukes Jukes District
Despite having announced retirement months ago and against the advice of counsel, embattled State Rep. Dawnna Dukes has decided to rescind her resignation and stay in office for another legislative session.
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.