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Republican Monica De La Cruz Secures South Texas Congressional Seat
The Republican incumbent faced off against her 2022 Democrat opponent, Michelle Vallejo, in a rematch.
Sen. Ted Cruz Beats Colin Allred for US Senate Seat
Cruz will now serve his third consecutive term.
Research Highlights the Paths for Growth of Nuclear Power in Texas
Life:Powered suggests nuclear generated energy may be the answer to Texas’ future energy needs.
Study: Sports Betting Increases Strain on Vulnerable Households
Texas lawmakers have recently pushed a sports betting policy that would harm Texans.
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Alamo Area MPO Votes Yes on Toll Roads, Says Streetcar is “Paused”
In their meeting this past Monday, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved Mobility 2040: their long range transit plan. Allocating 10 years worth of funds from Proposition 1, which voters approved this November, Mobility 2040 will add nearly 40...
Straus to Whistleblower: Resign or be Indicted
In a stunning revelation of potentially illegal influence peddling, House Speaker Joe Straus promised that an indictment effort and other actions against whistleblowing UT Regent Wallace Hall Jr. could be stopped if Hall just resigned office and dropped his...
Houston Charter Reform
Houston’s ad hoc charter review committee met recently to discuss proposed reforms for the city’s charter. The council members voted to recommend the reforms be put to the people of Houston for a vote next November, rather than May. With a wide open mayoral race,...
Plano City Council Passes Controversial Law Amidst Overwhelming Opposition
Despite overwhelming opposition from residents, the City of Plano passed a controversial “non-discrimination” ordinance in a 5-3 vote. Prior to the decision, state officials—including Attorney General-elect, Ken Paxton, and eight others from the Plano-area— petitioned...
How Straus Secretly Killed Campus Carry
In Austin, as it is in Washington, DC, there is an overriding, cynical culture that suggests campaign promises are merely a tool one uses to get elected, to be tossed aside at the first convenience. But while those who are more interested in self-promotion than...
Harris County Republican Party Supports Scott Turner
Last night, the Executive Committee of the Harris County Republican Party voted to endorse Rep. Scott Turner (R-Frisco) for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. The Executive Committee also voted in favor of an amendment introduced by Scott Bowen, Chairman...
When Moderates Win, Democrats Win
Democrats are lamenting their setbacks in a recent election that witnessed a clear mandate for conservative leadership. One of their biggest complaints: the loss of moderate Republicans. A major example outside of Texas sheds light on how Democrats rely on...
Local Officials Are Funding Rail Over Roads
North Texans expecting more traditional, non-tolled roadways are in for a big disappointment—they’re last in line for public funding. According to the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), bicycle lanes, toll roads, and passenger rail will be funded first in the hope...
Speech Regulation at the Eleventh Hour
During the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill – SB 1773 – requiring a joint committee of senators and state representatives to examine our state’s so-called ethics laws and determine whether they are fulfilling their purposes or in need of...