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Meet the Freshmen: Daniel Alders
Alders acknowledges the legacy left by Matt Schaefer and says he plans to continue that tradition while carving his own path.
Abbott Orders Flags Raised for Trump’s Inauguration
The Biden administration ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide for 30 days to honor Carter’s legacy.
Republican Leaders Demand Lacey Hull Support David Cook for Speaker
Hull is the only Republican House member in Harris County supporting State Rep. Dustin Burrows for the position.
‘Goodfellas’ Controversy: Dan Patrick Links Lawmakers’ Bank Ties to Texas Speaker Race
Patrick accused a small of group of lawmakers of running the Texas House like a “personal business.”
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New DA Brings Aboard Planned Parenthood Cohort
A newly elected District Attorney has made a startling hiring decision to bring aboard the attorney responsible for the perversion of justice that occurred with the Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast case. In Williamson County, incoming District Attorney Shawn Dick...
Hall Takes Transparency Fight to Top Court
Whistleblowing University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall took his fight for transparency to the Texas Supreme Court this week where his attorneys argued for his right to access university records. Shortly after Hall was appointed by Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents in...
Taylor Pushes Forward on Major Ethics Reform Package
Speaking before a crowd of conservative donors and activists at the Texas Public Policy Orientation, State Sen. Van Taylor (R-Plano) released the details of what items will be contained in the ethics reform package he will be fighting to pass this session. Taylor has...
Tinderholt Files Legislation to Abolish Abortion
Another Republican Party of Texas legislative priority was filed yesterday when State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R–Arlington) filed legislation that would abolish abortion in the state. Last May, delegates at Republican Party of Texas convention in Dallas passed a...
Cook Teams with Democrat to Avoid Testimony in Paxton Matter
In recent filings in a Collin County lawsuit in which he and a Florida business partner are being sued for fraud, State Rep. Byron Cook, a Republican from Corsicana, has added a curious name to his legal team: Democrat State Rep. René Oliveira of Brownsville. So why...
Conservatives Announce Expectations For Session
A coalition of the state's largest grassroots organizations released the 10 state-level policy initiatives they will use in determining the success of the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature. The organizations in the coalition include Texas Right to Life, Texas...
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...