NEWS
Texas GOP: Protect The First Amendment
The Texas GOP platform demands campaign finance laws focus on candidates, and not citizens trying to participate in the political process.
Houston Affordable Housing
The fight over the location of a proposed affordable housing project continues. Now, supporters are saying that those not in favor of it support segregation.
Texas Republicans Want School Choice
Momentum is building in Texas to pass legislation expanding educational opportunities.
Don’t Get Railroaded
The differences between Gary Gates and Wayne Christian couldn’t be more stark.
Grassroots Republicans Call for Zero-Based Budgeting
One of the most affirmed-planks in the platform, Texas Republicans want the Legislature to start from zero.
Local Paper Condemns Doug Miller for Mud Slinging
The Herald-Zeitung, the major newspaper in New Braunfels which has endorsed Miller for reelection, accused Miller of “selectively cherry picking nuggets to paint [Biedermann] as unworthy of a seat in the Texas House of Representatives.”
Lynn Stucky: Pet Killing Profiteer
Stucky has been paid by the City to euthanize almost one thousand dogs and cats.
Attorney General Paxton Intervenes to Defend Free Speech
Far-left attorneys general are attacking oil and gas companies for “destroying the earth.” Texas AG Ken Paxton is fighting to stop them.
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.