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House Approves Reform to Asset Forfeiture
“This bill will ensure that the burden is always on the state of Texas.”
Giving Environmentalists The Bird
Pop quiz: Do you save the planet from global warming by switching to renewable energy sources, or do you...
It Didn’t Work Before, So Let’s Spend Even More
Teaching all kids in both English and Spanish failed when tried before, so of course, the Austin Independent...
Star-Telegram Forecasts School Finance Crisis, Says Schools Lack Funds
The Star-Telegram's editorial suggests state law needs to be changed to allow school districts to tax more without a vote, even while noting that 77 percent of district rate increase requests and 75 percent of bond proposals were approved by voters in 2007. So it...
Useless Acts
Two weeks ago the Office of the Attorney General of Texas weighed in on the recent controversy regarding the speakership of the Texas House. For 99.99 percent of Texans, that issue is about as exciting as watching the grass turn brown. But in the course of the ruling,...
State Legislators Propose Law to Protect Texas Infrastructure From Enemy Nations
“We cannot open the doors to hostile foreign interests who have an intent to harm.”
Dallas City Council Candidates Endorsed by Black Lives Matter Activist
Supporter of police overtime cut looks for more influence from city hall.
More Than $71M Spent on Green Energy Lobbyists in Texas
After millions of Texans lost power as a result of the storms, many lawmakers and elected officials immediately started speculating who was at fault.
Republicans and Democrats Clash on Monument Protection
The controversial subject has been a top priority for Texas grassroots activists.
Austinites Face Pivotal Vote to Stop Homeless Lawlessness, Restore Public Safety
“Everyone should ask: Is our community safe? … Do we want this madness to end?”
Critical Race Theory: What You Need to Know
As schools increase the use of critical race theory in their programs, Texas Scorecard takes a look at the roots of the curriculum.
Clardy Looks to Revive Mobile Voting in Rural Texas
The Republican lawmaker’s bill is backed by Democrats, who are suing to restore rolling polling statewide.
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.
Majority of Texas House Members Endorse Obamacare Expansion
More Republicans have signed onto a Democrat bill to expand Medicaid in Texas ahead of Thursday’s budget debate.
Star-Telegram Forecasts School Finance Crisis, Says Schools Lack Funds
The Star-Telegram's editorial suggests state law needs to be changed to allow school districts to tax more...
Useless Acts
Two weeks ago the Office of the Attorney General of Texas weighed in on the recent controversy regarding the...
Howdy
Texas is the fastest growing state in the Union. According to the U.S. Census bureau, the Lone Star State's population now exceeds 23.9 million -- adding 500,000 people in just 12 months. Of course, you can expect the liberals to use our growth as yet another excuse...
How To Waste A Million: Purchase, Then Test
If you've ever wanted to waste a million dollars, you should leave it to the experts at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. They spent $1 million on 3,500 GPS devices and specialized software... only to drop them into storage after finding the...
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