State
Thousands of Texans Urge Gov. To Prioritize ‘Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids’
Activist Bonnie Wallace’s letter urging Gov. Abbott to fast-track a key Republican Party of Texas legislative priority received more than 6,200 signatures.
Republican Party of Texas Resolution Calls for Criminalizing Gender Identity Fraud
The RPT resolution states those identifying as a different gender commit “identify fraud.”
Report: Communist China Infiltration of K-12 Schools
State lawmakers recommend actions to secure schools from hostile powers.
Meet the Freshmen: Daniel Alders
Alders acknowledges the legacy left by Matt Schaefer and says he plans to continue that tradition while carving his own path.
State Archive
Lone Star Agenda Swells with Signatures
Supporters of the Lone Star Agenda announced they have already received the support of more than one hundred grassroots leaders from across the state. On Monday, activists publicly revealed 25 more supporters of the plan to unite Texas Republicans around an 11-point...
Commentary: Will a Blue Texas Be Gov. Abbott’s Legacy?
After coming out of a session that was more purple than red, those looking in from the outside must wonder if the governor of Texas is on a path to leave a state that has transformed from red to blue as his legacy. Over the past several sessions, core values of the...
Autopsy Report: Bonnen Shoots Down Constitutional Carry
A top priority for the Republican Party of Texas and gun owners across the Lone Star State for over a decade, efforts to eliminate the requirement of a state gun permit were once again defeated in this past legislative session. As he had in previous sessions, State...
Texas Democrats Sell Lobbyists on Plan to Turn Texas Blue
Texas Democrats have their eyes on taking over Texas, and a newly released plan lays out how they aim to finally turn Texas blue. In a presentation given to political donors and Austin lobbyists this week, Texas Democrats made their case for heavy political investment...
Autopsy Report: Klick Killed Election Integrity Legislation
Texas elections are flawed. From mail-in ballot fraud to noncitizens voting to the use of public resources subsidizing campaigns, Texas faces a wide range of issues undermining the integrity of our elections. In the fall of 2018, four women were arrested and charged...
Citizens Urge Unity Around “Lone Star Agenda” for 2020 GOP Victory
Following the conclusion of the 86th Texas Legislature, grassroots activists across the Lone Star State have been making their frustrations with the state’s elected leaders known. Since the end of May, activists and donors have been arguing Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov....
Commentary: Lone Star Agenda Aims to Unite Texas Republicans
In the aftermath of Beto-mania, Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Bonnen apparently set out to “do no harm.” For conservatives in Texas who expected more, they presided over a do-nothing session—that’s unless you count odd maneuvers on property taxes no one...
Success Story: Texas Ends Forced Annexation
Conservatives disappointed by the underwhelming number of policy priorities passed in the “purple” 86th Texas Legislative Session still scored a number of successes, and among the session’s mixed results is a big win: Texans were finally freed from the unfair practice...
Wendy Davis Tries Again, Challenges Chip Roy for Congress
Former state senator-turned-Democrat-gubernatorial-candidate and current abortion activist Wendy Davis made it official on Monday, announcing a congressional bid against U.S. Rep. Chip Roy. "I'm running for Congress because people's voices are still being silenced,"...