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Wells Fargo Exits Net-Zero Banking Alliance After Texas Probe Into Anti-Energy Policies
Attorney General Paxton has ended a review of the bank and allowed state governmental entities to do business with Wells Fargo again.
Sources: Dennis Bonnen Spied on Democrat Caucus Meetings on Behalf of Dustin Burrows
A Democrat lawmaker aligned with Burrows facilitated Bonnen’s secret participation.
Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign to Deter Illegal Immigration
Over 40 billboards have been placed in strategic locations across Central America, Mexico, and parts of the Texas-Mexico border.
Incoming State Rep. Kerwin Introduces Measure to Limit Harmful Chemicals in Fertilizer
In lockstep with ranchers and state prosecutors who have raised the alarm, Kerwin’s measure seeks new restrictions over harmful PFAS chemicals.
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Donor Dollars Over Hurricane Survivors
For most, Hurricane Harvey meant rescue, recovery, and rebuilding, but one state lawmaker’s primary concern is the impact Harvey had on his campaign fundraising. State Rep. Wayne Faircloth (R-Galveston) is hosting an Austin fundraiser with special guest House Speaker...
Huberty Wanted Life-Saving Resources Diverted to Garbage Pickup
While county officials were busy directing resources to rescue stranded and flooded Houstonians during Hurricane Harvey, one area state representative was asking for those resources to be diverted to pick up his trash. During a recent special meeting of the Harris...
Harvey is WHY Texas Has A ‘Rainy Day Fund’
During the last several budget cycles, big-spenders intent on subsidizing their pet projects have covetously eyed the growing size of the state’s “rainy day fund.” The catastrophic nature of Hurricane Harvey shows just how prescient conservative lawmakers have been in...
Montgomery County Appraisal District Grows Bloated Budget
While some government entities in Montgomery County are working to decrease their budgets under intense pressure from grassroots activists, the Montgomery County Central Appraisal District instead actually voted to increase their budget by four percent....
Burkett Launches Bid Against Bob Hall
Yet another of Speaker Straus’ Republican allies is choosing to abandon her Texas House seat. Instead, she’ll try her luck in a campaign for the Texas Senate while criticizing the upper chamber’s “effectiveness.” On Tuesday, State Rep. Cindy Burkett (R–Sunnyvale)...
Turner: Houston Will Be Back Within a Year
In what has become a nightly occurrence, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference to announce $14 million in donations to the city and county’s relief fund and allow for various agencies to give a public update on their status. Off the bat, Turner...
Unaffordable Austin Seeks to Restrict More Jobs
Some Austinites took the spirit of Labor Day a little too seriously Monday morning by kicking off a campaign to impose a burdensome mandate on employers within the city. The campaign was launched by Work Strong Austin, a group of different community organizations at...
Texas Will Appeal Order Blocking Anti-Sanctuary Cities Law
Texas is appealing a federal court order temporarily blocking the state’s new anti-sanctuary cities law that was set to go into effect September 1. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today asked the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to stay last week’s district court...
Travis County Sheriff Delays Houston Rescue Efforts
As thousands of private citizens bravely responded with their individually owned boats and resources to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, nearby Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez waited to mobilize a single boat crew to assist with the disaster. Sheriff...