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State Sen. Middleton Files Measure to Ban Taxpayer-funded Lobbying
Ending the practice is one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s top priorities for the 89th legislative session.
Analysis: Texas Lottery Vendor IGT Sued Alongside Lottery.com and Former Director
Meanwhile Gov. Greg Abbott passes the money-laundering buck.
Texas Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Restricting Bail for Human Trafficking Suspects
The approval follows Wednesday’s passage of three other bail reform items, including one denying bail to criminal illegal aliens.
New Poll Shows Strong Support for School Choice as Texas House Files Bill
The two chambers’ proposals are largely similar, increasing the chances it will make it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
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Congressional Candidate Troy Nehls Taken to Task on Sanctuary Cities
In the packed primary for the Houston area’s Congressional District 22, one candidate is being called out for his opposition to legislation stopping sanctuary cities for illegal aliens in Texas. Sheriff Troy Nehls of Fort Bend County is one of 15 Republican candidates...
Glenn Rogers: ‘I Am Against the Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying’
Grassroots Republicans know it as one of the most pernicious examples of big government in the State of Texas, and ending the practice is a top priority of the state party. The issue? Taxpayer-funded lobbying. It’s already generally forbidden for officials to use...
Commentary: Remembering What Must Not Be Forgotten
I was approached and asked this question: “Does anyone remember the Alamo?” Being a Texas resident, but a transplant from California, I reluctantly said, “Yes.” I was pleased by how much I did know and admittedly quite embarrassed at what I didn’t. In Texas, they...
Texas Lawmakers Promote Transparency in Redistricting
Redistricting is still more than a year away, but Texas lawmakers have been touring the state for months, discussing the decennial map-drawing process and listening to residents’ concerns. Members of the Texas House Redistricting Committee began holding field hearings...
Texas Republicans to Consider 10 Propositions on Primary Ballot
In addition to a bevy of candidates running for office, Republican primary voters will get a chance to vote on 10 propositions that could have a major impact in deciding which issues merit attention from the Texas Legislature in 2021. Each primary election year, the...
Report: Some Lawmakers Receiving Campaign Cash from Disgraced Dennis Bonnen
Despite not running for re-election himself, disgraced Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is staying in the political game—and using his campaign war chest to help fund colleagues in the Texas legislature. After an audio recording revealed Bonnen, along with State Rep....
Report Reveals Donors Continued Funneling Cash to Bonnen During Scandal
Although disgraced Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen will not return for the next legislative session, a recently filed campaign finance report sheds light on who in the Austin crony class supported his unethical behavior until the very end. After an audio recording...
Democrat Crushed in Fort Bend County Runoff
Democrats' dreams of turning Texas blue have suffered a severe setback in a special election runoff for the Texas House District 28 seat in Fort Bend County. With all votes counted, Republican Gary Gates has soundly defeated Democrat Eliz Markowitz by 17,457 to 12,617...
Texans for Courageous Courts Endorses 5 Judicial Candidates
This week, Texans for Courageous Courts released its first round of endorsements for the 2020 election, supporting Gina Parker for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3; James Lombardino for First Court of Appeals, Place 5; George Flint for the 401st District Court of...