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Allegation: Capitol Sex Scandal Spawns Cover-Up
Spouse reportedly threatened by senior lawmaker to keep adultery quiet.
Tying Taxpayers To The Rail
Supporters of “light rail†and “commuter rail†consistently over-sell and under-deliver. Not only...
Job-Killing New Business Tax Exposed
The San Antonio Express-News reports that new National Federation of Independent Business radio ads assail...
And They Wonder Why We Don’t Trust Them
On the one hand, transportation officials tell us that they just don’t have the funds available to build roads. Yet on the other hand, toll roads dollars are being used to let executives take European vacations complete with first-class and business-class airline...
Bailing Out Tourist Attractions That Fail To Attract Tourists
Why must the taxpayers be on the hook to pay for the indulgences of the politically connected? A case in point is the alleged tourist attraction known as the “Texas State Railroad†running between Palestine and Rusk. I say alleged because it doesn’t attract...
Abbott Says He’ll Sign Constitutional Carry Bill, If Passed
“This is something that 20 other states have adopted, and it’s time for Texas to adopt it, too.”
Texas Senate Approves Bill to Protect Children From Disfiguring Gender Operations
The proposed law would classify certain permanently scarring procedures as child abuse.
Poll Worker Dismissed for Electioneering
Distributing political literature inside the polls is illegal under Texas law.
Biden Picks Democrat Harris County Sheriff to Head ICE
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has been tapped to lead the agency he once fought to subvert and obstruct.
Lawmakers Reject Studying Porn Addiction, Gender Dysphoria
Some Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats against proposals from conservative freshmen.
Charity Targeted During Winter Blackouts
Office of Dallas Councilmember Omar Narvaez asked a charity helping people during winter blackouts if they had the proper permit.
Democrat State Lawmakers Working to Allow Homeless Lawlessness, Obstruct Public Safety Bill
A bill to prevent vagrancy camping has been delayed after Democrats used a parliamentary maneuver.
Texas to Gain 2 New Congressional Seats After Census
Texas has gained more than 4 million residents since 2010 and is the only state to gain more than one congressional seat.
Lawmakers Fast-Track Legislation Requiring Sexual Harassment Training for Lobbyists
Both bills require the completion of sexual harassment training provided by the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) every two years.
And They Wonder Why We Don’t Trust Them
On the one hand, transportation officials tell us that they just don’t have the funds available to build...
Bailing Out Tourist Attractions That Fail To Attract Tourists
Why must the taxpayers be on the hook to pay for the indulgences of the politically connected? A case in...
Will Taxpayers Get Justice?
A lawsuit designed to stop counties from using taxpayer-money to lobby against taxpayers is still brewing in Williamson County. The judge last month gave taxpayers a partial victory, but those who brought the suit are hoping to convince His Honor to make...
Taxing Jobs
No title makes conservatives’ skin crawl like “tax assessor/collector.†It’s just not a job most of us hope our little conservative bundles of joy grow up to be. But thank goodness someone does, because it’s a critically important position. The Houston...
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