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Border Wall Bill Could Be Dead in Texas House
“The Texas border wall bill is dead unless Texans speak out.”
Not the Legislature’s Business
Most Texans are worried about how they are going to pay next year's property taxes, or are concerned about...
Should Texas and Local Governments Use Tax Dollars to Subsidize Housing?
The Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs may spend $30.9 million in public funds on renovating...
Geren’s Obfuscation
State Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth wants it both ways. While he doesn't want his constituents to know about his anti-taxpayer ways, but he also says he isn't to worried about being seen as a government-growing spendoholic. Scoring just 45% on the TFR Index, Geren...
Longing For The Days Of Yore
He misses the days when unabashed liberals ran the Texas Legislature. In fact, he just cannot stand how bad it is now that conservatives are (nominally, anyway) in charge. The funny thing is that State Rep. Delwin Jones of Lubbock is a Republican. Though you wouldn't...
Senator Bob Hall Proposes Border Security Bill
In light of the federal border crisis, some are demanding a solution from the state.
Legislature Considers Bills to Require Patriotic Curriculum
“We steal from our students the blood of liberty when we fail to teach them about liberty.”
Abbott Works to Lure Facebook to Texas While Bashing Company for Censorship
In front of cameras, the governor berated the company for censorship. Behind the scenes is a different story.
Special Interests Unleash Coordinated Attacks on Election Integrity
Democrats and their allies on the left are working with big corporations to demonize Republican-priority voting legislation.
Republicans Sign on to Democrat Medicaid Expansion Bill
The bill currently boasts 69 authors, seven short of the 76-vote threshold for passage in the House of Representatives.
Local Officials Spar With Citizens Over Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
“Tax dollars are for police and potholes, not paid lobbyists.”
Psychologist Has ‘Significant Concerns’ About Long-Term Effects of Masking Students
Schools are not considering how mandating masks will likely affect students’ mental health.
North Texas School Board Members Indicted for Violating Open Meetings Act
Fallout from Carroll ISD’s conflict with parents over the controversial Cultural Competence Action Plan continues.
McDonald: The Evil That Lurks on the Texas House’s Fast-Track Calendar
A payout bonanza for tax collectors sneaks through the Texas House without discussion.
Geren’s Obfuscation
State Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth wants it both ways. While he doesn't want his constituents to know...
Longing For The Days Of Yore
He misses the days when unabashed liberals ran the Texas Legislature. In fact, he just cannot stand how bad...
Legislators Should Be Benched
State lawmakers are poised to take sides in the battle between the NFL and cable companies. Not unusual, politicians tend to be a meddlesome bunch, sticking their noses in economic places they shouldn't. The real problem, of course, is that in doing so lawmakers will...
The Law Man
My travels took me to Del Rio for a speech this week, a border town in Val Verde County. I had the good fortune to chat with the sheriff, D'Wayne Jernigan. He’s true West Texas lawman who has earned the ire of the left-leaning establishment for doing his job well...
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