NEWS
Houston Reforms
With the first three Houston mayoral debates completed, campaign rhetoric revolving around municipal reforms...
Taking Credit for Gutting Tax Cuts
Republican voters shouldn’t forget that key members fought against the tax reform plan that everyone now admits wasn’t enough to stop rising property tax bills.
Straus’ Revisionist History
In a recent interview, liberal House Speaker Joe Straus was asked to respond to allegations from many,...
Ken Gagliano: Proud Texan, Born in Chicago
“Texas is one of the few places left where these ideas still flourish … and my family is proud to call Texas home.”
House Tax Revision
In the days since the legislative session ended, House Speaker Joe Straus and his coalition government of...
Harless Claims Hijacked Ethics Bill “Was Never Going to Pass”
Just days after the end of the 84th legislative session, one state representative is admitting that...
Midland County and School Board Talk Taxes
In the petroleum-rich town of Midland, TX, the fluctuation of oil prices and population numbers weigh...
Dan Patrick Got It Done
On his first vote as a state senator, Dan Patrick voted alone. In the recently concluded legislative...
Abbott: House Hijacking of Ethics Bill Unconstitutional
In an interview with reporters yesterday about the death of his landmark ethics legislation, Gov. Greg...
State Sen Troy Fraser Announces Retirement
A day after the conclusion of the 84th legislative session, State Sen. Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay) has...
Business As Usual?
Texas' business community got a rude awakening. After playing nice with the Texas House coalition leadership...
Unethical Treatment
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made Ethics reform a centerpiece of the legislative session. He wanted measures...