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Republicans and Democrats Clash on Monument Protection
The controversial subject has been a top priority for Texas grassroots activists.
Your Honor
Speaking in Farmers’ Branch this week I saw a familiar face in the audience – one of my upper-classman...
Campaign Conservatives, Legislative Liberals
When we consider the lack of progress on important fiscal reforms, the blame lies almost exclusively with a...
Help The Good Guys
Hard to believe, but true, we do have a strong number of fiscally conservative lawmakers in the Texas Legislature. While outnumbered, they fight the fight for our values and principles regardless of political pressure. But doing the right thing comes at a cost. One of...
Red-Lighting Hypocrisy
Confronted with not getting 100% of the money, the city of Nederland (near Beaumont) is backing out of their red-light camera contract. Seems now that they aren’t getting all the cash (see an earlier post), the city fathers just don’t see the “public safetyâ€...
Senate Passes Spending Limit Bill
In a win for fiscal conservatives, the bill would cap the growth of state spending at the rate of population plus inflation.
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.”
Texas House Passes Democrat’s ‘Digital Citizenship’ Bill Before Other Civics Bills
Several bills have been filed related to civics instruction; few have moved through the legislative process.
True Texas Project Releases Citizen Recommendations in North Texas Elections
Citizen activists give more than 100 recommendations before the May local elections.
Dallas Gripped by Fear of Black Lives Matter Rioters
Nation awaits jurors’ decision in Derek Chauvin trial as memories of 2020 riots hover over Dallas City Council elections.
McConaughey Holds 12-Point Lead Over Abbott, According to Poll
The actor has been considering a run for Texas governor.
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.
Dallas City Council Candidates Endorsed by Black Lives Matter Activist
Supporter of police overtime cut looks for more influence from city hall.
Help The Good Guys
Hard to believe, but true, we do have a strong number of fiscally conservative lawmakers in the Texas...
Red-Lighting Hypocrisy
Confronted with not getting 100% of the money, the city of Nederland (near Beaumont) is backing out of their...
Red-Light Funds
Proceeds from all those new red-light cameras are flowing into the state coffers – but the money isn’t being spent like people were told it would be. Oh, the shock and surprise. It’s funny how the promise of free cash makes otherwise rational adults weak-kneed,...
State Fines Blanco County Taxpayers $80k Over Courthouse Windows
This story shows just how dysfunctional big government can be. The Texas Historical Commission is taking $80k from Blanco County taxpayers because the County, following a hail storm, replaced its wooden courthouse windows with acrylic windows that are virtually...
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