NEWS
New Senator From District 22
While he hasn’t been good on conservative issues in recent years, State Sen. Kip Averitt (R-Waco) is a gentleman who honorably served the people of Texas. His decision yesterday to end his re-election bid, citing unspecified health concerns, came as a surprise. All of us at Empower Texans wish him well, even while looking forward to his probable Republican successor, Darren Yancy of Burleson.
Congress, Administration Should Stay Out Of Texas Classrooms
Earlier today Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his decision to refuse to apply for the federal “Race to the Top” grant program. The president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Michael Quinn Sullivan, praised the course of action, saying it protects Texas’ children and taxpayers.
Straus’ Budget Timing
Why did Texas House Speaker Joe Straus hold up efforts to ask state agencies to control their spending and find ways to reduce outlays?
Can Democrat Hodge Dodge 2010 Woes?
Looks like 2010 is shaping up to be a really bad year for Dallas State Rep. Terri Hodge, a rather typical Texas Democrat. Not the least of her problems is a March 8th trial on charges of bribery and corruption. Just six days earlier she faces a primary election. Oh, and the state’s humane society is really ticked that she derailed legislation strengthening laws against cock fighting. Oh, and she’s accused of falsifying documents when filing for office this month.
Proposing Taxpayer Protections
Three budget proposals promoted this week by Texas Gov. Rick Perry would substantially ensure a strong state economy for generations to come. Two of the three aren’t new, either to Perry or voters, but Texans deserve to have the package implemented in the next legislative session.
Self Bridges Rhetoric With Action
For his responsible leadership in Collin County, Keith Self is being attacked for being too fiscally conservative. In these troubling economic times, it’s hard to imagine that that’s an effective criticism. Self is running for a second term at the helm of a county which is one of the most prosperous and growing in the nation, thanks in part to his even-handed leadership. His Republican primary challenger, meanwhile, apparently believes residents are not taxed enough.
KBH caught misleading voters again
Once again, the Kay Bailey Hutchison campaign has been called out by its own hometown newspaper for playing fast and loose with facts.
Let’s Hope Katz Gets His Millions
Austin restaurateur Marc Katz was finally able to toss his hat in the ring for lieutenant governor as a Democrat after being stymied months back by a complete lack of understanding about Texas election laws. He says his campaign “millions” from out-of-state relatives. We can only hope!
Above the Law
Austin Police Officers will have to abide by the “Texting While Driving” ban but not really. Police officers will be allowed to email (notice they use email not text) using semantics to avoid a law everyone else will be ticketed for come Friday.
KLBJ radio Austin reported yesterday that in 2009, there were 129 serious crashes in Austin that had cell phone usage as a factor. Interestingly some of the collisions involved Austin police officers.
KBH Says No To Gas Tax Hike, Says Spending Must Be Reviewed
In a devastating blow to proponents of higher local gasoline taxes and fees, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said yesterday that if elected governor in 2010 she won’t consider those schemes until after transportation spending is fully audited. Her comments were made in Dallas, the epicenter of the big-gas-tax movement.
2010: RINO sweep or conservative restoration?
The year is winding down and the enemies of Liberty are winding up. I’m quite sad to report that in many parts of Texas, some of those enemies, knowing they are unlikely
What We Will Do With What The Senate Has Given
Early this morning the United States’ Senate took a sad step in taking the nation down a dangerous and ruinous path. At stake is nothing less than the very health of our Republic and the security of our economy.