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House Prioritizes Bill to Abolish Death Penalty for ‘the Most Heinous Crimes’
The bill was unanimously approved by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, which is chaired by Democrat State Rep. Joe Moody of El Paso.
Texas Senate Tackles Perpetual Emergency Orders
Texas is the last Republican-led state to be under a state of emergency for COVID.
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS to Help Supplement Austin Police Department
After the Austin City Council reduced the police budget, APD is facing challenges due to staff shortages.
The Texas Deep State: Children at Risk
The state agency that’s marketed as being pro-child is dangerous for children.
The Archive
Yep, Haggerty Was Sunk
Liberal Republican Pat Haggerty is now a former state representative -- thanks to his horrible record. He beat himself by constantly subjecting his constituency to higher taxes, more spending, and a host of bad ideas. Haggerty's election-night party at the Titanic...
Brown Overcomes Gent
Taxpayer champion Betty Brown defeated liberal trial lawyer Wade Gent this evening. She had been a top target of the liberals, but her grace and convictions gave her the edge. Her victory demonstrates that strong principles overcome liberal opportunists.
King Beats Tison
Taxpayer champion Phil King soundly defeated tax-raising, fee-hiking, government-growing Joe Tison this evening. Tison and his liberal buddies had made King a target. Too bad Tison had such a rotten record, and King's record has been exemplary. Once again Phil King...
That Sinking Feeling…
In what we hope might be the most appropriate election night party imaginable, El Paso Republican Pat Haggerty is having his at the "Titanic Ballroom." No, I'm not making this up. Brandi Grissom of the El Paso Times noted this little bit of irony up on her blog this...
On My Honor…
Few achievements in my life have been as meaningful, or as impactful, as becoming an "Eagle" in the Boy Scouts. I remember the lessons of my earliest days in scouting more vividly than any college lecture. Never can I hear the words, "On my honor..." without adding...
Continuing to Empower Texans!
Tonight, Empower Texans hosted a great conference call for conservatives with numerous conservatives joining in to remind others that each election is an opportunity to gain ground. If it is one inch, one foot or one mile we have the opportunity to take ground back...
If It Doesn’t Bankrupt Us First, This Train Could Kill
Unsettling, if not unexpected, news from the world of mass transit. It seems that not only is the Austin passenger train system costing more than expected, but it just might kill you. The Austin American Statesman notes that Capitol Metro officials have known for some...
The Reality of Hope
The Reality of Hope Today Michael and I were in West Texas meeting and eating with a great bunch of El Pasoans. It was an honor and pleasure to make their acquaintances. As I greeted our guests I felt as though some could be categorized as curious, others hesitant,...
Which Delwin Jones Is This?
There must be are two men named Delwin Jones. One campaigns in Lubbock as a conservative. The other legislates in Austin like a liberal. His hometown paper helps keep up the myth, by failing to mention his voting record, just his campaign promises that aren’t kept....