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‘The Man Behind the Curtain’: Democrat Obama Lawyer Retains Power in Texas House
Hugh Brady is still advising the Texas House under a new title: “parliamentary counsel.”
House Committee Unilaterally Raises Office Budgets, Gives Democrat Vice Chairs $3.6M in New Pay
The House Administration Committee unanimously approved increased office budgets, including a new stipend for Democrat vice chairs.
Texans for Vaccine Choice Rally Celebrates Medical Liberty
The rally was held in celebration of Texans for Vaccine Choice’s 10th anniversary.
Lorena ISD Sides With District Against Mom Cut From Substitute Teaching
Wendy Harding said she lost her job as a substitute teacher after advocating for her special-needs son.
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HISD Claiming Immunity After Breaking Kid’s Jaw
After an incident on one of Houston ISD’s campuses caused a 5-year-old’s jaw to be broken by campus administrators, the boy’s father filed suit against the district. But, if HISD has its way, they’ll be able to claim immunity from suit through a legal loophole....
First Arrest Warrant Issued in Dallas Voter Fraud Case
Felony voter fraud charges have been filed against the first suspect in Dallas County’s ongoing criminal investigation of forged mail ballots and illegal vote harvesting in this May’s elections – and prosecutors say he won’t be the last. Miguel Hernandez of Dallas was...
An Underwhelming, Undone Session
Just a few days ago, the Texas Legislature concluded its 85th regular session. But while the body is adjourned sine die, lawmakers’ work is anything but over. While both chambers did pass a mediocre budget (the one thing they’re constitutionally required to do), a ban...
James Dickey Elected RPT Chairman
After a heated, two-week campaign, Travis County Republican Party Chairman James Dickey was elected to lead the Texas GOP by the party’s executive committee on Saturday. Prevailing in a 32-31 vote over Houston businessman Rick Figueroa, Dickey now takes position as...
Along with Losing Their Judge, Paxton Prosecutors May Have Lost Their Case
When the Ken Paxton prosecution inevitably concludes with his acquittal, Texans will look back at the motion to transfer venue as the turning point when the special prosecutors lost their case against the state’s top law enforcement officer. The Dallas Court of...
Democrat Defends Municipal Lobbyists, Kills Annexation Reform
Were it not for one state senator’s filibuster defending city bureaucrats, homeowners living just outside of a municipality’s jurisdiction would have been given commonsense protections against unilateral annexation. Unfortunately, State Sen. Jose Menendez (D-San...
RPT Chairman Candidates, In Their Own Words
A few weeks ago, Republican Party of Texas Chairman Tom Mechler resigned from his position citing the demands on his family and his business. While the position is currently vacant, the State Republican Executive Committee will elect a replacement for Mechler at their...
Pro-Illegal Immigrant Protesters Take Their Show to North Texas
Illegal aliens are “here to stay.” Pro-sanctuary cities protesters who disrupted the Texas Capitol with that slogan on Monday brought the same shirts, signs, and shouts to a North Texas lawmaker’s office on Wednesday. About 50 to 60 protesters gathered outside the...
TSRA Praises Killer of Constitutional Carry
After one lawmaker ensured that Second Amendment legislation died in the Texas Legislature, the state’s largest ostensibly pro-gun group is singing his praises. For years, Texas gun owners have argued that the Lone Star State lags desperately behind its peers when it...