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House Votes To Crack Down on Bail for Violent Criminals
The issue is one of Gov. Abbott’s top priorities for the legislative session.
Attorney General Paxton Announces Investigation Into US Masters Swimming
The investigation comes after Hugo “Ana” Caldas, a male who identifies as a female, took first place in five events at a women’s swim meet in San Antonio.
Game Over? Texas Senate Unanimously Moves To Eliminate Lottery Commission
The proposal would shift the operation of the lottery to a different agency for a two-year trial period.
‘Follow the Silenced’ Sheds Light on the Reality of COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries
The new documentary recently premiered for the first time in Texas at the Bob Bullock Museum.
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Blain: Vote Local to Save Your Nation
The national election and issues surrounding it have dominated traditional media, social media, and seemingly every personal and professional conversation for months. While that’s expected—and candidates spend a lot of money to make it happen—it’s important to...
Sullivan: The GOP’s Quiet Speaker Race Gets Some Sunlight
NOTE: Since this article was published, yet another Republican –Geanie Morrison of Victoria – reportedly filed for the speakership. It has been updated. What GOP insiders hoped would be a quiet race for Speaker of the Texas House got suddenly heated on Thursday, with...
All 7 Paxton Accusers Have Been Terminated, Placed on Leave, or Resigned
All of the seven employees who accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of criminal behavior have now left the agency. Earlier this month, seven of Paxton’s top aides signed their names to a letter to the AG office’s director of human resources, accusing Paxton of...
Biedermann Leaves Freedom Caucus, Wants ‘Culture Change’ From New Speaker
The Texas Freedom Caucus lost another member this week, as State Rep. Kyle Bidermann (R–Fredericksburg) announced he was leaving the group over disagreements on the upcoming vote for Speaker of the Texas House. "My goal for the past six months has been to bring the...
Billionaire Grocery Heir Bankrolls Democrats, Establishment Republicans
A Texas grocery magnate has started a new political action committee and seeded the effort with $10 million, backing Democrats and establishment Republicans running for state legislative seats ahead of the November election. Charles Butt, the heir to the H-E-B...
Peacock: Will Texans See Budget Gimmicks or Spending Restraint in 2021?
Every two years, thousands of lobbyists, industry reps, mayors, county commissioners, and other descend into the state Capitol building in Austin when the Texas Legislature convenes. And they all want one thing: your money. Unfortunately, for the most part, lawmakers...
Undercover Tape Appears to Show Ballot Harvesting Operation in San Antonio
Newly released undercover footage appears to reveal a ballot harvesting operation in San Antonio, collecting votes for Democrat candidates. Project Veritas, known for their unique brand of covert journalism, released the video on Tuesday, which shows a ballot chaser...
Could Texas House Republicans Elect LGBT Advocate as Speaker?
As the return of the Texas Legislature in January inches closer, conversations about who should lead the Texas House are becoming more frequent across the entire state. Few lawmakers have been willing to go on the record about those discussions, but more than a few...
Slaton: Why I’m a White Light for Speaker, and What Could Change That
Next week we have an important election, and control of the Texas House is at stake. Democrats will spend well over $15 million to try to control the Texas legislature, and if that happens, Texans will be in danger. Since our victory in May, I have been in...