…died in the legislature. Many pro-life Texans point to the state’s current leaders, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, who, purportedly worried about having…
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Moody Maintains Bonnen and Republicans Are Racist
The same House Democrat who Speaker Dennis Bonnen recently lauded as a worthy successor has not backed down from accusations that Bonnen and other Republicans are racists….
Property Tax Reform Signed into Law, Bill’s Author Absent
…eyebrows. With an Austin hamburger restaurant burdened by increasing property taxes serving as the backdrop for the signing, Abbott was joined by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick; House Speaker Dennis Bonnen;…
Swanson Faces Challenge From Riddle
…was a founding member of the Texas House Freedom Caucus. Neither Riddle nor Swanson responded to inquires about the widely rumored matchup. Current House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R–Lake Jackson) has…
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Draws Early Primary Opponent
…candidacy for state representative in Bonnen’s district as grassroots’ frustration with the Texas legislature continues to heat up following the recent legislative session. “Recently, Dennis Bonnen said on social media…
Texas Scorecard Radio (June 06, 2019)
…for taxpayers? Does Bonnen even want Texas to stay red? Want a story about bad local government? Head to Austin of course! Is there too much money in politics? Is…
Commentary: Why I’m Retiring After Disappointing 2019 Legislature
…Greg Abbott, likely with an assist from House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and that was key. And that brings me to the new speaker. How did he do? Well, he was…
Bonnen Says He Will Punish Republicans for Opposing Democrats
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is reportedly putting lawmakers on notice: Campaign against incumbents, and you will be punished. In a media interview earlier this week, Bonnen said he was…
On His Way Out? Bonnen Backs Would-Be Democrat Speaker
Just hours before the end of the 86th Legislative Session, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen gave a nod and a wink to a top-ranking Democrat in the Texas House. Now some…
Commentary: Texas’ Legislative Status as a Purple State
…House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R–Lake Jackson) is unapologetic. He told reporters on Monday that groups like Texas Right to Life who have voiced criticism “aren’t worth responding to.” “If we…