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AG Paxton Wins Second Stay Against Harris County’s ‘Uplift 2.0’ Income Scheme
Democrat Commissioners revived and rebranded the “guaranteed income” program to spend an unused $20 million in federal aid.
One of 40: Texas Electors Prepare to Cast Votes for Trump
Two Texas presidential electors share backgrounds, expectations, and insights.
With Dustin Burrows Flailing, New Names Emerge in Speaker Battle
Sources say the three names most often mentioned as potential replacement candidates are State Reps. Ryan Guillen, Greg Bonnen, and Todd Hunter.
Analysis: The Tax Situation in the Border County of Zapata
There’s one major outlier in the data of this tiny border county.
The Archive
Self-Serving Lawmakers Use Christmas to Celebrate Themselves
Across the Lone Star State it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and while the vast majority of Texans can be found enjoying the season and cups of good cheer everyone knows an Ebenezer Scrooge. But while “A Christmas Carol” features only one bitter old...
Texas Lawmakers Call for Article V Convention
Standing with a throng of supporters on the steps of the Texas Capitol, several prominent lawmakers filed legislation that would make Texas the ninth state to call for an Article V Convention. Written into the US Constitution by the founding fathers, Article V,...
Real Leaders
At the Conservative Leaders Gala on Saturday more than 500 people joined us in honoring 19 men and women for their leadership in Texas’ grassroots movement. These were folks nominated earlier this year by citizen-activists from around the state as best representing...
‘Local Control’ Is A Flawed Governing Doctrine
Government-interest groups and some local officials continue to use tired rhetoric to justify their opposition to property tax reform. Their real motive is to aid local politicians in avoiding public accountability. Not only are these big-government voices misleading...
Republicans Reject Radical Speech Regulations
Republican legislators who have been pushing for radical new speech regulations have a new foe: the Texas GOP. Over the weekend, the State Republican Executive Committee voted 58-1 to pass a resolution calling on the Texas Legislature to “uphold the Republican...
Carrying the Torch
For ten years, Empower Texans has been helping taxpayers hold their elected officials accountable and advocate for good governance, providing Texans with information about the issues facing the Lone Star State. Liberty is only protected with the tenacity of grassroots...
Will San Antonio Get Debt for Christmas?
In the midst of the holiday season, city officials are attempting to pile more debt on taxpayers in order to purchase a palatial office space for city employees. Tomorrow, the City of San Antonio will vote on the issuance of $52 million in Certificates of Obligation...
Cain Wins Lawsuit Striking Down Unconstitutional Law
One conservative lawmaker won’t be sworn in until January, but he has already been successful in defeating an unconstitutional state law. Though the process has taken more than seven months, State Rep-Elect Briscoe Cain (R–Deer Park) secured victory in his lawsuit...
Records Show Montgomery County Resources Were Used in Political Campaign
After allegations were brought forward by a citizen at a recent Montgomery County Commissioners Court hearing, public records have surfaced showing that a county employee was fired for using county equipment to work on County Judge (then Pct. 2 Commissioner) Craig...