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‘No Bond Bus Tour’ Drives Home Message to Granbury ISD Voters
The bus tour is cautioning school district voters about the tax impact of the May 4 bond election.
Attorney General Paxton Highlights Importance of Recent SCOTUS Ruling for Border Security Case
The federal government has invoked the Supremacy Clause to prevent Texas’ new border security law from taking effect.
Houston Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship with a Student
Cy-Fair teacher Kayden Burbank allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Feminist Media Critic to Depart UT-Austin Over DEI Ban
UT Professor Jennifer McClearen also took aim at the state’s lack of COVID restrictions.
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Democrats Push to Connect Texas to National Power Grid
Democrat U.S. Rep. Greg Casar of Austin is proposing a measure that would require Texas to connect its electric grid to the national network. Currently much of the state is on its own power grid separate from the rest of the country. Casar and U.S. Rep. Alexandria...
Attorney General Paxton Issues Final Endorsements for Upcoming Primary Election
Ahead of the upcoming 2024 primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released his full official endorsement list. “You asked for it and here it is,” he said in a post on X. “Please save this, then text and email to your friends and family.” Paxton also...
Decision Texas, Metroplex, State
State Rep. Glenn Rogers and Challenger Mike Olcott to Face Off in Republican Primary
As the March 2024 Republican primary election gets closer, Parker County Conservatives co-founder Mike Olcott is looking to unseat current Texas State Rep. Glenn Rogers of Graford. Rogers was first elected to represent House District 60—which includes Palo Pinto,...
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Endorses Candidates
Non-profit organization Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has released their list of candidate endorsements for the primary election, focusing on the most “fiscally responsible candidates.” “TFR has endorsed candidates that we believe will be taxpayer champions, and we...
Texas Public Policy Foundation Announces Legislative Priorities for 2025
As preparations for the 2025 legislative session begin, the Texas Public Policy Foundation has announced its priorities that include ending taxpayer-funded lobbying, expanding school choice, securing the Texas-Mexico border, and several additional policy issues for...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Dallas City Council Set to Move $1.25 Billion Bond to May Ballot
Dallas City Council members are set to vote on details of a $1.25 billion bond package this week—including whether to put the bonds on the May ballot. With interest, the bonds are projected to cost city property taxpayers $1.76 billion. Originally council members...
Ben Armenta Announces Candidacy for Texas GOP Chair
Another candidate has announced his intention to run for chair of the Republican Party of Texas. Ben Armenta, who ran unsuccessfully for Land Commissioner in 2022, made the announcement Tuesday, saying, “As a proud, Texas-first patriot, I'm announcing my candidacy...
US Senators Cruz and Cornyn Split on Ukraine Funding Package
Over the objection of conservative members, the United States Senate passed a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Sen. John Cornyn joined most Democrats and 21 Republicans in voting to pass the package. Sen. Ted Cruz, meanwhile, voted against the...
Y’All Answered: Greg Abbott on Dade Phelan
While Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed challengers to key lieutenants of House Speaker Dade Phelan, he has not endorsed either of the candidates taking on Phelan himself in the Texas GOP primary. Yesterday's One Click Survey asked readers what they thought Gov. Abbott...