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Houston’s Efficiency Project Expanded to Public Works, Controller’s Office
The audit has discovered city credit card misuse, broken procurement processes, and inefficient government departments.
Texas A&M Regents Unanimously Pick Hegar as Next Chancellor
Comptroller Glenn Hegar is set to take on a new role on June 30.
New Braunfels ISD Teacher, Coach Faces New Student Sexual Assault Charges
This is Bryant Shephard’s third arrest in connection with a case that began in 2023.
Ted Cruz Endorses Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller
The endorsement comes as the comptroller’s office prepares for a change in leadership.
The Archive
Who Doesn’t Understand?
No phrase uttered by a politician is quite so disgusting as when they condescendingly inform a constituent that the taxpayers “just don’t understand.” The comment inevitably comes when the constituent has expressed frustration that long-promised action on publicly...
Will Texas Lawmakers Finally Pass Constitutional Carry?
Constitutional carry has been a top priority for the Republican Party of Texas and gun owners across the Lone Star State for over a decade, but efforts to eliminate the requirement of a state gun permit were once again defeated during the last legislative session....
What Are the Real House Deadlines During the 87th Legislature?
With the 87th Legislative Session just around the corner, it is important that activists know the important real deadlines they’ll need to confront in order to ensure bills they are backing actually pass. Under the Texas Constitution, bills and constitutional...
Did Government Mandates Cause More Crime in Texas?
Homicides spiked across all the major cities in Texas, yet only Austin and Dallas made cuts to police funding. What factors led to this rise in crime, and what can citizens do about it? Last year, the national left took advantage of allegations that the Minnesota...
Francis: Austin Con(fidence) Game
We all have hobbies; mine is poking around State of Texas government websites. If you are wondering why, it’s because as a kid, I always had an interest in illusions and magic. I even got to see David Copperfield perform once. Part of the fun was knowing he was trying...
Abbott’s Orders Increase Most Texans’ Lockdown Restrictions
Most counties in Texas are under heightened lockdown restrictions due to executive orders from Gov. Greg Abbott. In September and October, Abbott issued executive orders that expanded capacity limits for many businesses—including restaurants, gyms, and retail...
Legislative Preview: While 1.8M Died From COVID Last Year, 42M Died From Abortion
Imagine if every single man, woman, and child in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama was abruptly murdered—that would equal the number of babies killed by abortion just last year. As pro-life Texans prepare for a pivotal legislative fight in the state Capitol...
Fort Worth Mayor Seat Up for Grabs
With Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price—whose record includes more debt and higher taxes—announcing she will not run for re-election, citizens may face a choice between the city establishment or the left, unless a new mayoral candidate emerges. As Price won't rule out a...
Which Senate Offices Will Require Appointments?
Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a set of COVID-19 protocols for the Texas Senate for this upcoming legislative session. Although visitors will be limited and everyone entering the Senate gallery on opening day will be required to undergo coronavirus...