State
Tom Glass Announces Rematch in Central Texas House Seat
Glass called the Paxton impeachment the “crystalizing event” motivating him to run again.
Austin & Houston to Eliminate Meat and Dairy Consumption by 2030?
Both Austin and Houston are part of ‘C40 Cities,’ an alliance of mayors seeking to impact climate change and “cut their emissions in half by 2030.”
Dan Patrick Appoints New Counsel for Paxton Impeachment Trial
Patrick’s previous choice declined the offer after campaign finance reports revealed a close relationship with those seeking to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas DPS Officer Sounds Alarm on Border Invasion
Lt. Christopher Olivarez said Texans “can’t be deceived” by illegal entry numbers.
State Archive
Conservatives, Not Moderates, Are the Problem
As RedState.com editor Erick Erickson opined to conservatives in the U.S. Congress last week, “It’s not enough to just oppose bad bills.” While the balance of power may be different in the Texas Legislature, the same lesson applies to conservatives in the Lone Star...
What Stand Will House GOP Take?
Republican members of the Texas House will meet Monday afternoon to consider Medicaid expansion. Will they join northeastern moderates in caving to this backdoor ObamaCare vehicle, or will they stand strong for Texas? Texans need to make their voices heard this...
Florida’s Fall Means Texas Must Stand Taller
With the recent decision of Florida's governor to capitulate on ObamaCare and undermine his state's economic future, Texas' resolve to stand strong against Medicaid expansion is even more important. Neither the Lone Star State, nor any state, can afford it. Say NO to...
Stupidity Isn’t Bravery
Oppose New Taxes! Well, that didn't take long. The new chairman of the House Public Education Committee, a close ally of moderate Speaker Joe Straus, said today he wants to raise Texans' taxes. He called it "bravery." Texans call it something else. One has to wonder...
‘Brewing’ More Liberty
Texas is known as a state with low regulations and free markets. You wouldn’t know it from the perspective of local breweries and brewpubs in the state. The brewing industry has some of the most senseless regulations in the state designed solely to squelch competition...
Save Texas Students
Education in Texas is at a crossroads. Now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to make systemic reforms that will impact students for decades to come. Before joining Empower Texans, I worked for two years as a public school teacher in Houston ISD, where I saw...
Playing On Your Dime
It’s a harmless tradition, Texas lawmakers taking off a few hours to play football. Yes, they do it during the work-day and on your dime. Still, think of it this way: that’s one day they won’t be raiding the rainy day fund, sneaking into your pocket, or regulating...
Justice Department Sides with German Homeschooling Policy
This is some jaw-dropping news: In a political asylum case involving a German family that fled to the United States to be able to homeschool their children, the U.S. Justice Department is arguing that the freedom to choose to educate one’s own children is not a...
Birdwell, Hughes Seek Greater Taxpayer Protection
Two of the state’s Taxpayer Champions are proposing greater protections against tax hikes at the state level. Senator Brian Birdwell and Rep. Bryan Hughes have both proposed amending the state constitution to require a two-thirds majority for the legislature to...