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Specialist: Georgetown ISD Case Part of Disturbing Trend Among Youth
An investigation found a fourth grader harassed and assaulted another fourth grader.
Holding Republicans Accountable: New $20 Million PAC Seeks to Strengthen Conservative Majority
The Texas Republican Leadership Fund is being established “to elect ‘true’ conservatives to crucial leadership roles.”
Texas Casts 40 Electoral College Ballots for Trump
The chamber broke out into cheers as the votes were cast for Trump and Vance.
Tarrant Commissioners Accept Grant for Human Trafficking Unit
The state grant will fund the Human Trafficking Unit in the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
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Conservatives Win Major Victories on Rules
Despite House Speaker Joe Straus’ (R–San Antonio) aversion to tackling the bathroom battle brought to the forefront by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, conservatives in the Texas House forced him to confront the issue on the second day of the 85th legislative session and used it...
Patrick Promises Bold Action
As the Texas Senate was brought to order for the 85th session of the Legislature, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promised a renewed focus on conservative reforms. While Republicans maintain a near two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers, only the leader of the Senate...
Dawnna Dukes Jukes District
Surprising nearly everyone, an embattled lawmaker who had previously announced her resignation has decided at the 11th hour to rescind her announced resignation, staying in office for the session and pulling the rug out from under those who would have tried to fill...
House Leadership Pushes Gag Rule on Conservative, Pro-Life Amendments
As the Texas House convenes today, allies of House Speaker Joe Straus are working to implement gag rules to limit conservative amendments to major legislation. The move is a direct attack on the pro-life movement, anti-toll road and red light camera activists, as well...
Biennial Revenue Estimate Released by Comptroller
Today, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the release of the Biennial Revenue Estimate, as required by the Texas Constitution. The BRE forms the basis of the state budget, showing the state’s financial condition and estimating the revenue it can expect in the...
Local Governments Cannot Pass Any Law They Want
Left-wing newspapers are clamoring for “local control” ahead of the 2017 legislative session. What they really want is local government control, but only if it advances their “progressive” agenda. Here’s the problem with local control: Neither local governments, nor a...
Cooking Calendars
After spending three sessions killing conservative reforms in the House State Affairs Committee, State Rep. Byron Cook may soon be getting a promotion that would give him even broader leeway to thwart the will of Republican primary voters. Sources in the Texas Capitol...
Tax Campaign Kicks Off in Midland
Thursday marked the official launch of a 4B sales tax campaign in Midland which if approved by voters, would allocate roughly $150 million in tax revenue to parks, art, and roads over the next 15 years. Unlike most conventional tax campaigns, the 4B tax was originally...
Montgomery County Judge Awards Contract to Business Partner
Citizens are calling to “drain the swamp” after Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal approved more money for a contract with the engineering firm of his business partner, Bobby Adams. Montgomery County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to add $385,000 to an almost $2...