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Texas Lawmaker Grills School Board Association on Lobbying, Parental Rights, and DEI
Tony Tinderholt pointed out that TASB previously included DEI in its mission statement and accused the organization of using taxpayer money to promote left-leaning policies in Texas schools.
Letter Highlights Challenges for Gambling Lobby Amid Lottery Scandal
Several House lawmakers are calling for the rejection of all gambling expansion attempts.
Dade Phelan Doubles Down on Meme Regulation Bill Despite First Amendment Concerns
Phelan stood firm on his view of the legislation’s necessity, at one point suggesting that its penalties should be even stricter.
School Choice Battle Intensifies as Texas House Committee Hears Testimony
The proposal is a key priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, who made school choice a central issue in last year’s Republican primaries.
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Mayor Turner Continues To Politicize Firefighter Ballot Petition
Much is lost in the seemingly never-ending back and forth between the City of Houston and the firefighters who collectively make up the Houston Professional Firefighters Association. But three things are certain: any petition submitted to the city should be verified...
Who Is to Blame for High Summer Water Bills?
Every summer homeowner across Montgomery County is stunned at the high bills they receive from their water company. Many residents are confused by skyrocketing summer costs and focus their ire on their water company, since they are the ones who sent the bill. But is...
University of Texas-Austin Punishes Student with “Masculinity Problem”
The University of Texas at Austin has an established history of far-left politics, greed, and corruption. A new report about a Title IX investigation is only adding to that reputation. The University of Texas at Austin recently utilized a Title IX kangaroo court to...
The City Upon a Hill – Jobs Report Vindicates Texas Model
Jobs are the lifeblood of any economy, and jobs data is consistently showing that Texas is healthy. The formula, however, is no secret. In his inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan spoke of a city upon a hill. While not the first to use the imagery, Reagan...
Odessa’s Pending At-Large Seat Draws Candidate
Whether Odessans choose to add an at-large seat to their city council has yet to be decided, but local accountant Peggy Dean is throwing her name in the hat just in case. The special election to expand Odessa’s city council was initiated earlier this year after a...
Texas Business Groups Oppose Texas Lawsuit to End DACA
A coalition of Texas business organizations including the Texas Association of Business and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, have declared their opposition to a federal lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that seeks to end the Deferred...
Patrick Shoots Down “Red Flag” Proposal
Shortly after a select committee of the Texas Senate concluded its hearing on proposed “red flag” laws, the leader of the Texas Senate came out strongly against them. In a statement, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick formally condemned the legislation, which Second Amendment...
Abbott’s “Red Flag” Gun Proposal Examined in Senate Committee
The Texas Senate Committee on Violence in Schools & School Security met on Tuesday to discuss proposed “red flag” laws, in which guns could be confiscated without due process from those suspected to have mental health issues. Shortly after the shooting at Santa Fe...
Former Mission Mayor Alleges Voter Fraud in Runoff Loss
Former Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas is challenging the outcome of the city's June 9 mayoral runoff election, alleging voter fraud is responsible for his loss to Armando "Doc" O’Caña. Salinas filed a lawsuit last week in a Hidalgo County district court...