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Vice President Visits Texas, Tours the Border

Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Texas last week to participate in fundraising events in San Antonio and Dallas, a roundtable discussion with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Rio Grande Valley, and a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border. The Vice President...

Examining the Voting Record: Hugh Shine

Central Texas residents have reason to be wary in the upcoming local and state elections, particularly in the House District 55 primary. Texans are facing increasing burdens from their local governments: property tax hikes, forced city annexation, and uncontrolled...

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Carry Freedom’s Torch After the Primary

Conservative activists are headed towards what appears to be a good night on March 6th, but they should making plans to continue the fight afterwards. In most counties, Republicans will be able to meet in precinct conventions immediately following the election or...

TAB's Silence Reveals Their Hypocrisy

Earlier this week, Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway told the media that if the NRA continues its plans to host its annual convention in Dallas in May, then the organization would be “met with opposition.” Now, it’s not surprising to hear a liberal politician like...

As March 6th Approaches, Dan Huberty Stifles Opposition

State Rep. Dan Huberty (R-Kingwood), a longtime ally of outgoing House Speaker Joe Straus, has spent almost the entirety of the primary season attempting to stifle his opposition in court. Reginald Grant, who announced his candidacy against Huberty last year, is being...

Grisham Gaining Support in Campaign Against Shine

BELTON, Texas—A liberal lawmaker is facing an assault on two fronts after voting against taxpayers in Austin and is in for a serious fight to keep his seat in the Texas House. After serving in the Texas Legislature for a brief stint in the 80’s, State Rep. Hugh...

Bailes Tries to Intimidate Constituent over Abortion Comment

After being confronted by a constituent over a pro-abortion vote he took during the last legislative session, one state representative tried to intimidate the voter into silence by threatening his job. On Thursday, a constituent of State Rep. Ernest Bailes...

Robin Hood Architect Endorses Scott Milder

With early voting for the Texas Republican Primary currently underway across the state, most campaigns are looking to convince voters they’re building momentum by showcasing support from conservatives, but lieutenant governor candidate Scott Milder is moving in the...

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Setting the Stage: TX Primary

We’re now inside two weeks before the first-in-the-nation regular midterm primary election, as the Texas early voting process is now well underway in preparation for the March 6th regular primary vote. A total of 76 candidates are running for major statewide office,...

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