The Latest
Parents Prepare for Special Session on Education
Texas Education 911 says parents were “left out” of the legislature’s school reform discussions.
Unintended Consequences?
The Paxton impeachment may have changed the dynamics in the Texas Legislature.
Texas A&M Releases New DEI Guidelines
The release follows backlash against A&M’s attempt to hire a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion proponent.
Y’All Answered: Should Dade Phelan by Removed as Speaker?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
The Archive
Abbott Backs Weakened Version of Bathroom Bill
On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott came off the sidelines and is now openly supporting legislation to bar men from entering women’s public restrooms, showers, and locker rooms – but the bill he is supporting is markedly weaker than a related reform passed by the Texas...
Thomas McNutt Announces Campaign, Sets up Potential Rematch Against Byron Cook
In a press release this afternoon, Corsicana businessman Thomas McNutt announced his campaign for the Texas House seat currently held by House Speaker Joe Straus’ hatchet-man, State Rep. Byron Cook (R–Corsicana). “The people of House District 8 deserve a consistent,...
House Financials as Predictors
As we all know, actions speak louder than words. The US House first quarter campaign finance reports (through 3/31/17) were publicized yesterday and, tracking those members who have publicly indicated at least some interest in declaring a Senate challenge, we now...
More Alleged Voter Fraud in Dallas County Sparks Another Criminal Complaint
A criminal complaint alleging illegal vote harvesting by multiple elected officials and canvassers in Dallas County was filed today with the Texas Secretary of State’s office by Direct Action Texas, an organization focused on government accountability in the...
Alamo City Residents Need to Demand New Leadership
With all ten city council seats up for election this cycle, San Antonio residents have an opportunity to change the culture of corruption and fiscal mismanagement that plagues city hall – but only if they elect those who not only have identified the problem but are...
Dallas Bus Bureaucracy’s Biggest Customer Supports Bill to Shut It Down
In a blow to Dallas’ failing bus bureaucracy, the struggling agency’s biggest customer Dallas Independent School District signaled support for a plan to shut it down. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa and Dallas ISD Trustee Edwin Flores testified before the...
Midlanders: The Ball is in Your Court
Tuesday marked a big day for Midland taxpayers – possibly. Despite having the funds for quite some time, Midland City Council members only now voted unanimously to pay off the construction debt of the Scharbauer Sports Complex, possibly signaling the end of a...
Texas House’s Granny Tax
Nursing home residents would face higher costs under legislation proposed by a liberal Republican and backed by a conglomerate of nursing homes eager for an excuse to raise prices and blame someone else. State Rep. J.D. Sheffield (R–Gatesville) has proposed a new...
You Thought Your Congressman Was Bad?
With members of Congress perennially listed as among the least approved group in America, an Oklahoma congressman is setting the bar even lower. At a recent town hall meeting he said that taxpayers don’t pay his salary. Sounding like an entitled elitist, Republican...