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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.
Focus on Platform as Delegates Arrive in Dallas
Angie Flores responds to criticism that her ties to Joe Straus cloud her ability to lead the effort to draft the Texas GOP platform.
Record versus Residency
“This election isn’t about geography, it’s about principles.”
Jim & Robin Lennon: Fighting For Houston
The cofounders of the Kingwood Tea Party, Jim and Robin Lennon, have become champions of the conservative movement in Harris County.
Don’t Like Trump? Don’t Abandon Texas
Staying home might give some the satisfaction of being “#nevertrump” but gives Democrats an opportunity to pick up wins when taxpayers can least afford it.
Bearing Arms at the Ballot Box: How to Fire Your Civil Bullet
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