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Betting Beyond Borders: Lottery.com To Sell Texas Lottery Tickets in Europe and Africa?
A company with a history of selling tickets abroad announces a renewed international push.
Texas Senate Passes School Choice Legislation, Sending it to the House
The Texas Senate passed the bill largely along party lines after fielding questions and several amendments to the measure.
EXCLUSIVE: Protestors Rally Against ICE at Texas Capitol
The anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement demonstrators waved foreign flags and marched around the city.
Report: Divest From America’s Enemies
American states—including Texas—have invested a total of $68 billion in China.
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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,"...
Commentary: The Infiltration of the Texas Supreme Court
Do parents have the right to prevent their child from having an abortion or going through gender-reassignment surgery? The former Chief Justice and one current Justice of the Texas Supreme Court don’t think so. The State of Texas is known as a conservative stronghold;...
Remembering Debbie Terry (1951-2019)
Surrounded by her loving family, Debbie Terry passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2019. Debbie was a loving wife to Tim Terry for 40 years, mother to four wonderful children, and “Bunny” to seven grandchildren. Debbie was one of a kind, a woman of...
Autopsy Report: House Fumbles, Monument Protection Dies
Before lawmakers even arrived in Austin for the 86th Texas Legislative Session, one issue was already at the forefront: monuments and memorials. Across the nation, far-left activists and their allies in the media began active campaigns demanding they be removed from...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists Urge Cities to “Shake the Money Tree”
One of Texas’ largest taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations is urging cities across the state to “shake the money tree” by raising taxes on their citizens. The Texas Municipal League, which consists of over 1,100 Texas cities, made the statement during a conference...
Texas Does Not Verify Citizenship of Voter Registration Applicants
Texas’ voter registration process relies upon an honor system. The state does not require voter registration applicants to provide proof of citizenship, nor do state officials independently verify their citizenship status. The exact number of noncitizens on the voter...