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Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign to Deter Illegal Immigration
Over 40 billboards have been placed in strategic locations across Central America, Mexico, and parts of the Texas-Mexico border.
Incoming State Rep. Kerwin Introduces Measure to Limit Harmful Chemicals in Fertilizer
In lockstep with ranchers and state prosecutors who have raised the alarm, Kerwin’s measure seeks new restrictions over harmful PFAS chemicals.
Ken Paxton Steps In to Stop ‘Show Hearing’ With Convicted Murderer in the Capitol
Robert Roberson was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002 in Palestine, Texas.
Legislation Filed to Abolish the Austin City Council
The legislation, if enacted, would create a state-run District of Austin.
The Archive
Excuse Me, But It Is A Ponzi Scheme
With apologies to Shakespeare, a Ponzi scheme by any other name is still a Ponzi scheme. Texas Gov. Rick Perry is just the first major political figure to have the courage to stand by saying what we all know to be true. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney says...
The Travis County CAD, and Why Appraisals Matter
In my inbox tonight, I found the news that Patrick Brown, chief appraiser in Travis County, is leaving his post effective January 13, citing family reasons. Now the board of directors, an unelected group of people responsible for property appraisals, must look for a...
Katy ISD Takes Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Katy ISD had shown signs of fiscal responsibility in writing a new budget, cutting mostly outside the classroom and not increasing property tax rates. Even local Tea Party groups offered their praises. All of that goodwill might be lost once locals find out about the...
Bad Day For Taxers
You know the burden of big government taxpayers must carry is heavy when the reliably liberal Austin American Statesman questions the need for it. But that's precisely what the editorial board did in today's edition of the paper. The title the editorial board gave it...
Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
Remember Keller ISD? They were trying to hike tax rates to the maximum allowed by the state, claiming it was the only way to balance its budget and prevent massive teacher layoffs. Not long after residents said they would have no part of a tax hike, Keller ISD is...
Records On Display In New 106
With redistricting having literally changed Texas’ political playing field, conservatives must remain on their toes going into next year's primary elections. The new House District 106 is no exception, where a self-proclaimed tax-raiser is being supported in the...
Texas’ Leadership Conundrum
With Texas' top two elected office-holders eyeing moves to federal office, Texans face the real possibility of our next legislative session being overseen by a governor and lieutenant governor not elected by the people but instead selected by the state’s senate. With...
Obama Pulls Back In War On Texas
That sound you hear is the Obama Administration beating a hasty retreat from a key element of their war on Texas. The Obama EPA on Friday backed down from proposed rules that were as ill-considered as they were devastating. The Obama Administration had wanted to...
Stalling Education Reforms
Many votes from the 82nd Session will be analyzed from now until election day, but one in particular that would have received plenty of conservative praise never took place. Freshman Rep. James White’s bill to end nearly all unfunded state mandates on our public...