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Texas Lawmaker Names and Shames Colleagues for Killing Conservative Bills
In a recent interview, State Rep. Brian Harrison names three members responsible for scuttling Republican priorities.
Fort Worth Resident Ejected From School Board Meeting for Quoting Explicit Book
A local man quoted an inappropriate book school officials had previously put in the district library.
Los Angeles Mayor Complains About Illegal Aliens Bused Into City
Abbott’s busing scheme has delivered more than 21,000 illegal aliens to “sanctuary” cities such as D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Denver.
Decision Texas, Local, South Texas
South Texas Democrat Switches Party Affiliation
Kleberg County Attorney Kira Talip Sanchez announced she now aligns with the Republican Party.
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Obstructing Real Reforms
There are many measures by which this legislative session will be judged, but no measure is more important than their success in reforming the very operating systems of government in Texas. As the great Sam Houston put it, “A leader is someone who helps improve the...
House GOP: Sales Tax Cut ‘Compelling’
With a majority of Texans dissatisfied with the burden of property taxes, House members are this weekend working to sell a sales-tax-cut plan to taxpayers. Meanwhile, the media is pushing an "analysis" alleging that the highest paid Texans would benefit if the sales...
Senate Budget Conferees Appointed
On Thursday afternoon, the Senate released the names of its five members who will serve on the conference committee for the state budget, HB 1. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Sens. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound), Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-McAllen), Charles...
Eminent Domain Opposition in Colleyville
Homeowners in Colleyville facing the threat of alleged eminent domain abuse are fighting back against politicians they say aren’t listening. In an attempt to stop a divided council from moving forward with controversial roadway redevelopment along Glade Road, a local...
House Budget Conference Committee Members Appointed
On Wednesday afternoon, the House released the names of its five members who will serve on the conference committee for the state budget bill HB 1. Speaker of the House Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) appointed Reps. John Otto (R-Dayton), Sylvester Turner (D-Houston),...
Houston’s General Plan
Despite lacking a “general plan” over the years, Houston has nonetheless enjoyed economic diversity, expansive growth not confined to the city center, and an affordable lifestyle. These successes have to be attributed to the city’s ability to respond to the needs of...
San Antonio May Ballot Propositions
Monday marks the beginning of early voting for the Alamo City. Along with City Council and the Mayor, San Antonians will also cast ballots for two propositions and four charter amendments. The first proposition authorizes the City of San Antonio to establish the...
Landgraf Holds Town Hall in Odessa
Newly elected State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) held a town hall on Saturday, April 18th. He spent the first half of the event giving an update on what he is currently working on in the legislature, as well as what he has accomplished. Among the things mentioned...
Tyranny in the Texas House
When he was selected to serve as a figurehead Speaker of the Texas House by an insurgent faction of Democrats and liberal Republicans, Joe Straus promised to deliver a “member-driven” House. But Straus has proven throughout his tenure in the Speaker’s chair that he is...