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Texas A&M Film Class Advances LGBT Ideology Through Horror
Course contradicts TAMU’s conservative reputation.
Will Texas Bus Illegal Aliens Directly to ICE Facilities?
The proposal aims to disincentivize illegal border crossings.
State Senator Files Legislation Mandating Utilization of E-Verify in Texas
The upcoming Texas legislative session begins January 14.
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Taylor Fights to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars from Funding Terrorist States
Most Texans are unaware of the unsettling fact that their hard-earned tax dollars can legally fund some of the most hostile and notorious terrorist organizations in the world. State Sen. Van Taylor’s (R-Plano) proposed SB 252 began its track towards becoming law by...
Citizen Activist Dragged out of House Committee Hearing
A citizen trying to record the Texas House Committee on State Affairs was dragged out of the room on the orders of Joe Straus’ hatchetman. Earlier today, Amy Hedtke and other citizen activists came to the Texas Capitol in order to testify on legislation to curtail...
It’s Time to Take Dallas Officials to the Wood Shed, Put Taxpayers First
Dallas’ finances are in trouble—deep trouble. Between deferred maintenance and a crippling pension crisis, it’s time for city officials to set priorities. One councilman has proposed a solution—revaluate the more than $260 million in annual payments sent to Dallas’...
Texas Senate Passes Property Tax Reform
On Tuesday the Texas Senate approved major legislation to sharply limit local government’s abilities to increase property taxes without voter approval. Authored by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston), SB 2 would require local governments to hold an election...
Collin County College Raising Taxes Again?
Collin County Community College is asking voters to approve a blank check for $600 million in new debt. While approving the May proposition may raise future property tax rates by 12 cents, records show the district already increased property taxes 19.6 percent over...
Lang Seeks to Repeal Brown County Bribery Program
With a county attorney in his district under investigation for corruption and bribery, one lawmaker is seeking to repeal the program he used to raise money. The Brown County Attorney, Shane Britton, is currently being investigated by the FBI, the Texas Rangers, and...
Ineffectual Tan Parker
Unwilling to fight for school choice, a real ban on sanctuary cities, or protecting women from predators, the chairman of the Texas House Republican caucus is defending a decision of the chamber’s leadership to help Democrats chub the legislative calendar with a...
Straus Hatchet-Man Signals Opposition to Texas Privacy Act
Though legislation to protect women’s privacy passed the Texas Senate this week, it appears to be dead-on-arrival in the House with prominent lawmakers opposing and downplaying the issue. A major priority for conservatives this session, SB 6 by State Sen. Lois...
Collin College Proposes $600 Million Bond
The Collin County Community College District is asking voters to approve a whopping $600 million bond proposal in May. What does the district plan to buy with such a huge sum – which must be repaid, with interest, with property tax dollars – and why do they need it...