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Conservatives Urge Abbott to Fast-track ‘Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids’ Legislation
Texans are asking the governor to make protecting children from sexually explicit material an “emergency” item, since local policies are failing to fix the problem.
DEI Training Requirements Imposed for Licensed Texas Counselors
The governor’s office allegedly began mandating the requirements back in December 2022.
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Reports Mass Officer Exodus Ahead of New Administration
The number of officers retiring currently stands at 21, collectively representing 724 years of law enforcement experience.
Meet the Freshmen: Wes Virdell
Virdell believes fixing the culture in the Texas House is critical, emphasizing that Republican legislators must recognize their majority status.
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Abbott Endorses Two Judicial Candidates from the RGV
Governor Greg Abbott publicly endorsed two Republican candidates from the Rio Grande Valley for the Texas 13th District Court of Appeals. Although all of the six judges currently serving on the 13th District Court of Appeals are Democrats, with four positions vacant...
Jay Wiley to Challenge State Representative Paul Workman
The only House district in Travis County that consistently votes Republican now has a challenger in the mix. State Rep. Paul Workman (R-Austin), who represents HD-47, will face a primary challenger in the form of Jay Wiley. This will be Wiley’s second time running...
Explainer: House Republican Caucus Meeting
We have received a number of questions about what took place during last week’s Texas House Republican Caucus meeting. Below are answers to some basic questions about what the caucus is, what took place at the meeting, and what it might mean for taxpayers. What is a...
Dallas County GOP Passes Anti-Straus Resolution
“Oust Straus” momentum continues as more and more Texas Republicans are demanding new House leadership that actively supports the party platform. Joining the call, the Dallas County Republican Party passed a resolution Monday night expressing “no confidence” in House...
Katy ISD Calls For Yet Another Bond Election
Taxpayers within Katy ISD’s boundaries are probably feeling a case of déjà vu right now as the school board unanimously voted to call for a bond election this November making it taxpayers’ third bond election in four years. Earlier this month, the board approved a...
Court of Appeals: $300 per hour deal with Paxton Prosecutors Was Unlawful
After a federal judge discredited their case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by exonerating him of identical charges earlier this year, the Dallas Court of Appeals has now dealt another major setback to the trio of special prosecutors who are pursuing Paxton...
WSJ: Paxton Case is a ‘Political Prosecution’
Texans who have been paying close attention to the prosecution of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton know the case is the latest embarrassment to the Texas Criminal Justice System. Now things have gotten so bad the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal is starting...
Cruz Prioritizes RGV in Re-Election Campaign
Beginning his week in Laredo, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will venture down to the Rio Grande Valley for a third time this year on Tuesday. In his latest visit, he hopes to further open the lines of communication with public officials and local business leaders. His most...
Denton County Republican Party Passes Anti-Straus Resolution
More and more Texas Republicans are letting legislators know they aren’t happy with state House leadership – or lack thereof – and they’re calling for a change. Denton County’s Republican Party is the latest to join the movement. Thursday night, DCRP unanimously...