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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.
Texas Senators Consider Measure Protecting Children From Sexual Content in Public Libraries
Under the proposal, sexually explicit materials would be moved to the adult section of all municipal libraries.
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Rick Miller Announces Retirement After Clumsy Comments
A Houston-area lawmaker has announced he will not seek re-election to the Texas Legislature after receiving widespread rebukes from Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey, and other Republican officials for his comments regarding his primary opponents. Late...
Three Actual Reasons Rick Miller Shouldn’t Be Re-Elected
Editor's Note: Shortly after publication, State Rep. Rick Miller announced he would not seek re-election. State Rep. Rick Miller (R–Sugar Land) is in the news this week after making some callous comments to the Houston Chronicle that have many Republicans—including...
Beto O’Rourke Turns Attention to Texas Legislature in 2020
After abandoning his presidential bid, former Congressman and failed candidate Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke is turning his attention to the Texas Legislature, urging his followers to send in cash to turn the Texas House blue. In a post on Twitter, O’Rourke urged his...
Republican Party of Texas Leaks Strategic Document to Democrats
In what can only be described as a strategic blunder, the Republican Party of Texas’ communications plan for the 2020 elections was inadvertently leaked on Monday to Texas Democrats when “a staffer shared it with the wrong email address,” outlining the party’s...
After Cocaine Bust, Could Drug Testing Come to Texas Legislature?
In the wake of the scandal surrounding one Texas House Democrat committee chairman—his recent arrest for possession of cocaine—some state lawmakers are suggesting implementing the drug testing of legislators, while some Texans are wondering why drug testing for...
Commentary: Why I Can’t Support Jared Patterson for Re-Election
I have been a loyal donor and supporter of State Rep. Jared Patterson (R–Frisco) since he first ran for state representative in 2014. Unfortunately, his performance in his first session this past spring revealed that he wasn’t prepared for the pressure that comes from...
Lone Star Agenda Organizer Pens Open Letter to Abbott, Patrick
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wrote a lengthy campaign email addressing the Lone Star Agenda, a package of conservative reforms to be passed during a special session intended to unite voters ahead of the upcoming elections. Now Don Dyer, an Austin-based business...
Round Up: Lawmakers on the Lone Star Agenda
The results of the 2019 legislative session have been labeled “purple” by grassroots activists, while Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said he was “frustrated” conservative priorities were not adopted. That led to citizens around the state to create the Lone Star Agenda—11...
Growing List of Lawmakers Commit to Lone Star Agenda
The list of lawmakers supporting the Lone Star Agenda, a package of conservative reforms to be passed during a special session, is continuing to grow. The platform of policies is intended to unite voters ahead of the 2020 elections, and several more legislators have...