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Dan Patrick Says Senate Doesn’t Have Votes to Pass Constitutional Carry
“If the Senate is convinced that the people of Texas will not be satisfied unless Constitutional Carry passes this year, the Senate can find the votes for Constitutional Carry.”
A Tax On Bad Math Skills
Remember being told that the Lottery would solve our education finance woes? Yep, that was a good one. Now...
Keeping The Budget Responsible
State Rep. John Otto of Dayton has it right: "Everything we do in Texas with regard to public policy starts...
Superintendent Candid About Not Wanting to Face Voters
Larry Appel, Dumas ISD superintendent, denounced voter approval for tax hikes, saying "It is much harder to convince them to vote for a tax increase" since most voters don't "typically have kids in school." But it's their money. To take the analogy further, most...
Dodging Questions
Starting in early December, our Empower Texans PAC began sending a 4-page questionnaire to candidates and incumbents, regardless of party. These were questions culled from the responses a great many of our friends and readers proposed in the fall. More than half of...
Biden Attempts to Force Medicaid Expansion in Texas
It is still unclear whether state legislators will act on the news by hearing any of the filed legislation relating to Medicaid expansion this session.
Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate Parker Announces Support for Election Integrity
Brian Byrd remains silent, while other candidates have made their position known.
Texas House Gives Initial Approval to Constitutional Carry
After several hours of debate, several amendment attempts, and a few points of order, the bill passed on to third reading by a vote of 84 in support and 56 in opposition.
Schofield Bill Protects Texas Elections From Federal Takeover
House Bill 4507 author says Congress doesn’t have constitutional authority to prescribe state election laws.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban for Cities, Counties Passes Texas Senate
“Texas voters simply do not want the local officials they have elected to represent them spending their tax dollars on hired-gun lobbyists who often have no connection to their community and may be working against their interests.”
Austin Bike Shop That Censored Police in 2020 Gets Robbed in 2021
Ironic and unsurprising.
20 Republicans Join Democrats in Vote on Gender Modification
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) offered an amendment that would have prevented puberty blockers from being administered as part of a prescription drug savings program on House Bill 18. The amendment failed.
Texas AG: 170K+ People Illegally Crossed Border in March
President Joe Biden has been implementing policies to allow more illegal immigrants—including cartel members, sex traffickers, and criminals—into the country.
Legislation Moves to Close Tax-Hiking Loophole
The Texas Senate has passed a bill to prevent taxing entities from using pandemics as a justification to raise taxes.
Superintendent Candid About Not Wanting to Face Voters
Larry Appel, Dumas ISD superintendent, denounced voter approval for tax hikes, saying "It is much harder to...
Dodging Questions
Starting in early December, our Empower Texans PAC began sending a 4-page questionnaire to candidates and...
D Is For Dinosaur, Or Dangerous
I don't know who to root for in this race, but the Democratic Primary out in El Paso is looking to be fun. State Rep. Norma Chavez, D-El Paso, is calling State Rep. Paul Moreno, D-El Paso, a 'dinosaur.' If so, then Moreno could probably be categorized as...
Giving Us More Gas (Taxes)
Ever heard of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission? Well, they want your money. This quasi-governmental body is suggesting that gasoline taxes be TRIPLED over the next five years. Big Government, not Big Oil, is already the biggest...
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