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Gov. Greg Abbott Pushes Bail Reform Constitutional Amendment
Abbott spoke at a roundtable with Houston Crime Stoppers and the families of victims murdered by criminals who were out on bond.
Social Transgender Transitioning Ban Languishing in the Texas House
Texans must speak out about the lack of traction this bill is getting and support bold measures like this that truly protect Texas children.
Austin-Area Teacher Accused of Using Student Photos To Create Child Porn
Zachary Barnett is now charged with sexual performance of a minor under the age of 14 after being previously arrested for possessing child pornography.
Gov. Abbott Threatens To Cut San Marcos’ Funding if Officials Pass ‘Antisemitic’ Resolution
The governor claims the ceasefire resolution violates Texas laws against Israel boycotts.
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Let Them Whine
When your opponents are complaining about how powerful you are, don’t interrupt them. When the government cronies complain about your ability to frustrate their plans, let them keep talking. You are just doing your job as a citizen. A donor told me he was increasing...
Frisco Parents Want Answers About Sexually Explicit Books in School Libraries
UPDATED April 9, 2022. Frisco parents are fuming over sexually explicit books found in their local school libraries after district officials assured them “each book is reviewed.” It turns out those reviews come from third-party publications, not the district officials...
Could Texas Suspend the State Gas Tax?
As Georgia and Maryland suspend their state gas taxes and provide relief for citizens, many have been suggesting a similar suspension in Texas. According to the Texas comptroller, the state gas tax is 20 cents per gallon. Today’s average price per gallon in Texas is...
A Gimmick? Abbott Proposal to Bus Illegal Aliens to DC is ‘Voluntary’
On Wednesday afternoon in the South Texas town of Weslaco, Gov. Greg Abbott announced his latest response to the influx of illegal immigration across the state’s southern border. It was immediately derided as a gimmick. The most attention-grabbing proposal? A plan to...
Round Rock ‘Bad Faith Five’ Condemned by Victim, Admonished by Judge
Indicating that her ruling should not be interpreted as a victory for either side, Williamson County Judge Betsy Lambeth had choice words for the anti-parent faction of Round Rock Independent School District trustees during her dismissal of the lawsuit against them....
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is Done Funding Woke Corporations
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is signaling the Lone Star State could join the fight against woke corporations, like Walt Disney. Following the release of the Texas State Senate’s 84 interim charges—topics for Senate committees to study in the interim before the 88th...
Democrat District Attorney Shielding Dallas Cop Who Shoved Journalist
Last month, Sara Gonzales of Blaze Media posted a video to Twitter of Dallas police officer Jackia Miles allegedly shoving her at Beto O’Rourke’s townhall. Now, Dallas County’s Democrat District Attorney John Creuzot is refusing to release records related to Officer...
Houston, Investigations, Local
Incestuous Dealings in Harris County Government Raise Alarms
Allegations of corruption in Harris County have hit an unignorable fever pitch. In February, the Houston Chronicle reported on how commissioners have directly rewarded their campaign donors with contracts for said donors' businesses. State and federal officials have...
Democrat Powell Drops Re-election Bid
Faced with long odds at gaining re-election in a seat drawn to elect a Republican, one-term Democrat State Sen. Beverly Powell of Burleson announced today she is removing her name from the 2022 general election ballot. The Republican nominee for the seat, State Rep....