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Trump Admin Derails Houston-Dallas Train Grant, Saving Taxpayers Millions
The cost estimates for the project soared from $12 billion to over $40 billion.
Texas Senators Move to Ban Local Government Funding of Abortion Travel Entities
State Sen. Donna Campbell’s measure would expand Texas’ pro-life laws by banning indirect cooperation between the government and abortion providers.
Mayes Middleton Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
He announced he is personally committing $10 million to jumpstart his campaign.
Fort Bend ISD Approves Policy That Affirms Students’ Biological Sex
Schools will be required to notify the parents of any student requesting name or pronoun changes that do not align with their biological sex.
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Abbott Campaigning for Down-Ballot Republicans
Despite his own opponent doing little in regard to campaigning, Texas’ highest-ranking Republican official has been running an aggressive campaign to shore up support for GOP candidates statewide. While Gov. Greg Abbott has spent more than $20 million campaigning...
Establishment Republicans Campaign for Democrats in Montgomery County
The midterm elections have a way of exposing so-called conservatives for the liberals they really are. In the 2018 March primary, a historic shift took place when Montgomery County grassroots conservatives swept their local elections and defeated the...
Ted Cruz Receives Warm Welcome Along the Rio Grande
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–Texas) began his South Texas tour, making three stops along the Rio Grande: Harlingen, Mission, and Laredo. He was accompanied by Texas State Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R–Lakeway), U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (Utah), and RGV President for the...
In-Person Voter Fraud Alleged in Tarrant County
Tarrant County voter Melanie Bell Lorant was turned away at the polls Wednesday after being told someone else had voted in her place. Worse, Lorant says poll workers refused to document the problem or find a solution. “I need HELP!” Lorant posted on Facebook after the...
Why I’m Voting “NO” on Frisco ISD’s Bond and TRE
I believe we should support measures to improve our schools in a fiscally responsible manner. But to do so, our school boards must be transparent and honest with taxpayers about the district’s needs, wants, and nice-to-haves. Frisco Independent School District’s $691...
Baylor Gives Students “PC” Halloween Dress Code
Right before Halloween, Baylor University sent out a campus-wide email entitled “My Culture Is Not a Costume.” In the email, students are instructed to “be thoughtful and appropriate in choosing your costumes.” Further, the email says “’My Culture Is Not a Costume’ is...
Austin School Board Candidate Promotes Breaking State Law
An Austin school board candidate is advocating ignoring state regulations that she doesn’t agree with. Carmen Tilton, running for Austin Independent School District’s at-large District 9 trustee seat, recently told a public audience that the school district should...
Midland County Pioneers Restorative Justice Program
Beginning November 1, Midland County will be the first in Texas to implement a unique victim assistance program solely focused on victim restitution. The program, initiated by Midland District Attorney Laura Nodolf, is made possible by a grant from Gov. Greg Abbott’s...
Bonnen Commits to GOP Speaker Selection Process
After announcing his campaign for speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, State Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R–Angleton) has formally committed to voting for the eventual Republican speaker nominated by the House Republican caucus. When Bonnen made his original announcement,...