…I broke the story in 2019 about disgraced House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R–Angleton) offering official government favors to our reporters in exchange for me going after his GOP political opponents,…
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Abbott Increases Stakes for Cities That Defund Police
…have demanded meaningful relief from skyrocketing property taxes for years. Abbott’s latest proposal focuses on annexation. Flanked by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, outgoing House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and leaders…
Despite Riots, Dallas Pursues Defunding Police and Fire Departments
…the House Dennis Bonnen previously announced a plan to freeze property tax revenue for any cities that defund police. Dallas citizens concerned about law and order have time to express…
Did Drew Springer Vote to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying?
…the already watered-down bill. “Middleton then attempted to withdraw his amendment, now tainted even further with Ashby’s population exemption, but was informed by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen that he…
Biedermann Pledges to File Constitutional Carry Legislation
…not received much traction in the Texas Legislature in recent sessions. During the most recent legislative session in 2019, the bill was sent by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen to a…
State Leaders Threaten to Freeze Property Tax Revenue for Cities That Defund Police
…Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and outgoing Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen announced a plan to freeze property tax revenue for any cities that defund police. “Any city…
Kecseg: What’s Your Lawmaker’s Pro-Life Plan for 2021?
…was killed by disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen when he sent it to a Democrat-run committee. Of course, neither a “heartbeat” nor an “abolition” bill was never even filed in the…
Abbott Caves to Democrats, Issues Statewide Mask Mandate
…Abbott was praised by outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, who said he applauded the decision. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has previously called a mask mandate from Harris County Judge…
2020 Texas GOP Chairman Candidates in Their Own Words
…Texas Legislature, and our Statewide office holders. AW: That’s an easy response; that’s the disgraced Speaker of the House, Dennis Bonnen, because he’s a person who lacks honor, integrity, and…
Two Recordings and Some Cocaine
…Speaker Dennis Bonnen presented to me at a private meeting, I hoped the GOP would clean house – instead, they circled ranks. The speaker first lied about the meeting, its…