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Republicans Try Reviving Red-Light Camera Ticketing for School Buses
Opponents say photo-enforced ticketing is an unconstitutional form of policing that fails to make Texans safer.
State Rep. Harrison Calls for End to UT Gender Studies Dept. After Attending ‘Transgender Conference’
Harrison said that he will advocate for ending all UT Austin state funding unless the school terminates the department.
19 GOP County Chairs Urge Support for Closed Primary Legislation
The chairs represent some of the largest counties in Texas.
State Issues Cease-and-Desist to Islamic Group Over Funeral Violations
The announcement comes after Abbott revealed that a dozen state agencies are investigating potential illegal activity tied to the controversial EPIC City project.
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Legislative Preview: Texas Educational Freedom and Family Rights
While government-mandated shutdowns in 2020 exposed many problems in Texas education, it also opened the door for more options. As the 87th Texas Legislative Session approaches, the way forward is to increase educational freedom and protect the sacred right of...
Francis: Stopping the Manipulation of the Culture War
The entire time I was growing up, I sat through sermons and alternate sermons in church about the evils of TV and movies. I had a visceral reaction to it every time. I was hoping my parents weren’t swayed because I didn’t want them to take away my entertainment. By...
Citizens Respond to Rising Crime in Dallas, Council Largely Silent
As the search for a new police chief continues, violent crime in the City of Dallas has risen to the point where Gov. Greg Abbott dispatched the Texas Rangers to help. As the holidays approach, citizens have spoken out, but the vast majority of city council has not...
Giving Thanks for Liberty
We think we know the story of Thanksgiving: the pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, faced a harsh winter, famine and disease, and then only with the help of friendly natives learned how to survive. It’s nice for bedtime stories, and feel-good paintings, but it ignores...
As County Extends Mask Mandate, GOP Chair Calls for Legislature to End the Overreach
After commissioners in a North Texas county ignored citizens’ pleas and authorized extending the county's mask mandate to February 28, Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West called on the Texas Legislature to act against executive overreach. On Tuesday morning, by a...
City to Punish Businesses That Don’t Enforce Mask Mandates
After a lengthy public hearing, the Amarillo City Council voted 4-1 to pass an ordinance providing stricter penalties for businesses not enforcing mask wearing and social distancing. During a special meeting held on Monday morning, the city council gave the proposed...
County Judge Fined $1K for Violating His Own Stay-at-Home Order
While government officials across the state ordered citizens to “stay home” over the last few months, one Central Texas county judge has pleaded guilty for disregarding his own decree. According to court documents released Tuesday, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying: Reform or Abolition?
A long-standing practice in the halls of the Texas Capitol, taxpayer-funded lobbying refers to cities, counties, and other local governments or taxing entities spending taxpayer funds to lobby the legislature. Often, it is done in an effort to take on pro-taxpayer...
Student Wins Fight to Bring Conservative Club to High School
After a school principal blocked a request to start a conservative organization at his high school, one student fought back and won. Llano High School junior A.J. Ares wanted to start a chapter of the national organization Turning Point USA so students could “meet and...