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Texas A&M Regents Ban On-Campus Drag Shows
The regents’ resolution acknowledged President Trump’s executive order banning the use of taxpayer dollars for the promotion of gender ideology.
‘Texas Strip’: Lone Star State Looks To Carve Out a New Name for a Classic Steak
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Senate will consider a resolution to give the New York Strip a more fitting name.
Senators Consider Stronger Safeguards Against Sexually Explicit Books in Schools
Similar legislation passed the Senate last session but died in the Texas House.
Harris County Commissioners Ask Texas Legislature To Create 5 New District Courts
Judges have argued that more courts are needed to address the case backlog in Harris County.
The Archive
Overwhelming Opposition to FWISD Transgender Rules
Despite the district’s controversial transgender guidelines not present on Tuesday’s meeting agenda, dozens of concerned parents and citizens testified against the new rules. While pro-transgender groups label opponents as “bigots,” “trans-phobes,” or worse, many who...
Kyle Biedermann Buries Chairman Doug Miller
With all ballots counted late last night, Fredericksburg businessman Kyle Biedermann cruised to victory against Straus Committee Chairman Doug Miller. In a race defined by Miller’s repugnant mudslinging— even his own supporters openly condemned—voters soundly rejected...
Yes, Gary Gates May Be a Child Abuser
As Texans go to the polls today, they have an important choice to make in the race for Railroad Commissioner. On one hand, they can vote for Wayne Christian, a taxpayer champion who fought for conservative values in the Texas Legislature and is backed by the oil and...
More Testimony Expected Tonight Over FWISD’s Transgender Policies
The Fort Worth ISD board is conducting its regularly scheduled meeting tonight where concerned citizens are expected to testify again on the district’s controversial transgender guidelines. Stand with Fort Worth has organized local citizens who continue to oppose what...
Nobody Is Above An Ethics Policy
When I first ran for Keller City Council in November 2014, I was motivated by what I felt was a lack of communication, transparency, and accountability from Town Hall. Effective representation at any level of government requires our elected officials to conduct...
Property Tax Reform: Scope Creep Diverts Tax Dollars Away From Core Needs
On Wednesday, April 27, the State Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform & Relief met in Arlington to receive public testimony. During the hearing, I had the opportunity to testify. The chairman, State Sen. Chairman Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), posed a...
TXGOP Lists Legislative Priorities for 2017
Roughly 94 percent of delegates to Texas’ 2016 Republican Party Convention approved five legislative priorities for the 85th Legislative Session in 2017. First on this list of priorities was a call for the “constitutional carry” of firearms. The 84th Texas Legislature...
Unions Rally Behind Wayne Smith
In the Republican primary runoff in Harris County, unions are rallying to defend State Rep. Wayne Smith (R–Baytown). Voters have been receiving calls from the Harris County AFL–CIO asking them to vote for Wayne Smith and identifying him as “labor’s endorsed...
Justin Holland: Rockwall Roots and Austin Suits
In his campaign for state representative, Justin Holland may have Rockwall roots, but he’s relying on Austin suits with big lobby dollars. Throughout his campaign against Frisco City Councilman John Keating, Holland has sought to make the race for House District 33...