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Straus Quits the Legislature

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus abruptly announced Wednesday that he will not be running for reelection and will be giving up his position as speaker at the end of his current term. This is a major victory for grassroots activists who have mobilized local Republican...

Mayor of Lewisville Also Denton County’s Chief Appraiser

The mayor of one of North Texas’ largest suburbs has a glaring conflict of interest—he concurrently serves as a city official and as the county’s Chief Appraiser. In addition to Lewisville Mayor Rudy Durham controlling the property tax rates of Denton County’s largest...

Brandon Hall Announces Bid for Texas House District 55

Temple pastor and businessman Brandon Hall is running to represent Texas House District 55 in Bell County. "I will give our district a reliable, principled conservative choice, someone who will work to end abortion, protect religious liberty, and enforce our laws,"...

Bell County Residents Say ‘No’ To Belton Land Grab

Another group of county residents being targeted for forced annexation are saying they want no part of a nearby city’s land grab. Over 100 Bell County residents received “Dear Property Owner” notices from the City of Belton last month advising them that the city plans...

Ector County, Know What’s On Your Ballot?

Early voting begins October 23, and while seven constitutional amendments will be voted on state-wide, it’s important to know what to expect on your local ballot. Ector County residents will have the opportunity to vote on up to ten ballot propositions, including...

Texas House Leadership Applauded by Illegal Immigrants

Republicans in the Texas House are being thanked and cheered by illegal immigrants for defeating conservatives’ efforts to repeal a law that grants them subsidized, in-state tuition rates to public colleges and universities. Despite Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan...

Cornyn’s Hostage-Taking?

Besides being senators, socialist Bernie Sanders and Republican John Cornyn share something in common: both are working against the appointment of a conservative budget hawk to the Office of Management and Budget. Russ Vought is President Trump’s nominee to serve as...

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