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Could Fourth Time Be the Charm for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban?
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony for a proposed ban on the practice, which has passed the Senate three times previously.
State Vendor IGT Violated Its Contract With the Texas Lottery Commission
With all eyes on the lottery, IGT’s political contributions present another problem.
Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff
Dremone Francis, charged in the capital murder of an HCSO deputy, was released on bond.
Aldine ISD Will Close 6 Schools Due to Enrollment Loss
The closures are expected to save the district $35 million, providing significant relief to the $100 million budget deficit.
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How Much Dust…
No one has mastered the art of using the calendar to stall important reforms like House Speaker Joe Straus. Check back here to see how long he and the Texas House tarry before passing the key reforms demanded by conservatives, GOP primary voters, and the the governor....
Gun Owners Gather at Texas Capitol
With pistols on their hips and Constitutions in their hands, Second Amendment advocates from all over the state surged into the Texas Capitol on Thursday to demand lawmakers protect gun rights. As part of “Gun Owner Lobby Day,” members of a majority of state and...
Austin Kicks Affordability Can Down the Road
After two and a half hours of debate, the Austin City Council voted to postpone indefinitely a program that would encourage more affordable options for housing as well as reduce burdensome regulations for businesses. Thursday in Austin City Hall, Councilmember Ellen...
House Leadership Giving Cold Shoulder to Lawsuit Reform
The latest efforts to tackle lawsuit reform may be destined for defeat in the Texas House, despite strong backing from Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Texans for Lawsuit Reform. Last session the Texas Senate passed major legislation to eliminate hailstorm...
Concerning Vote Discrepancies in Hays County
Citizens in one county are asking a lot of questions about the integrity of their voting procedures after some very concerning irregularities and discrepancies came to light regarding the results in November’s general election. In Hays County, as many as 1,816 votes...
Shock Claim: Huberty Entered Session With Goal To Work As Lobbyist
Not only is a state representative facing censure by his party, but rumors circulating in the Capitol allege he entered the legislative session with the intention of trading out his chairmanship for a lucrative lobbying job later this year. Questions now center on how...
Paxton Exonerated in Federal Court
A federal district judge in North Texas has dismissed with prejudice a securities fraud case brought against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by the Obama Administration, finding that the Securities and Exchange Commission could not articulate a “plausible claim...
Conservative Citizens Move to Censure Huberty
Following an interview where one lawmaker proclaimed school choice was “dead” in the Texas Legislature, conservatives are seeking to formally censure him. In an interview with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith Tuesday, Public Education Chairman Dan Huberty (R–Kingwood)...
UPDATE: Irving City Secretary Draws More Criticism From Lawmaker Following Court Ruling
Irving’s City Secretary – Shanae Jennings – has again come under fire from State Rep. Matt Rinaldi (R-Irving) for allegedly violating the election code in an attempt to keep a mayoral candidate off the May ballot. As Empower Texans reported last week, Jennings refused...