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State Rep. Harrison Requests Investigation Into Texas A&M’s Payout
Harrison’s request follows the university’s decision to pay DEI proponent Kathleen McElroy—who voluntarily ended employment negotiations—$1 million.
Cruz Vows to Endorse Against School Choice Opponents
Cruz says he is trying to “change the calculus” for rural Republican lawmakers who oppose expanding educational freedom.
11 Republican Texas Lawmakers Who Voted to Fund Transgender Social Transitioning
The Democrats don’t run things, but they often find enough Republicans to let them win on policy day after day.
Gov. Abbott Signs Property Tax Relief Measures, Texans Expected More
Advocates are criticizing state officials for calling the package the “largest property tax cut in Texas history” when it’s actually the second-largest.
State Archive
Driver For Taxpayers
State Rep. Joe Driver today committed to stand for Texas' taxpayers and resist any effort to raise taxes this legislative session. The Dallas County Republican is the 71st member of the 82nd Legislature to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. In signing the pledge,...
Will House Delay Voter ID?
After the Voter ID bill cleared the Senate late Wednesday night, the media is reporting that legislation in the Texas House may face slower going. That take-it-slow approach let Voter ID, very popular with all Texas voters, get set for legislative death two years ago....
Early Legislative Snapshot
As this legislative session gears up in Austin and most of the focus so far has been on the budget and Voter ID, the stuff that fuels our once every two year flurry continues to stockpile… bills. While some look pretty good, others are down right ugly. At this point...
Investment or Bloat?
State agencies have spent months cutting their spending to help preserve Texas’ fiscal integrity. The Texas House is increasing the number of its committees. Is this budget bloat or a wise legislative investment? One new committee is focused on government reform, the...
Hiding Behind Kids & Teachers
As lawmakers unveiled the first draft of the 2012-2013 state budget, liberal advocacy groups wasted no time threatening teachers with the axe. Is slashing classroom spending really where to start in budget savings? Perhaps, if your primary goal is to defend government...
Protecting Taxpayers
State Representative Tim Kleinschmidt has joined the ranks of other state officials pledging to oppose tax increases. This especially important as lawmakers start to work on a tight budget amid calls for new revenues. Empower Texans / Texans for Fiscal Responsibility...
LBB’s Good, Bad & Laughable
The Legislative Budget Board recently published their recommendations to close the budget shortfall. While some suggestions will please conservatives, many others will leave them shaking their heads. For those unfamiliar, the LBB is a permanent joint committee of the...
Budget Shortfall Blown Out of Proportions!
I’m sure that you’ve all heard of the “Blame America First” crowd, but have you heard of the “Tear Texas Down” crowd? These people have emerged as a result of the recession and rather than acknowledge that a 9.4 percent unemployment is more attributable to four years...
Prudent Spending Will Keep Texas Healthy
Tax-and-spend liberals would have us believe that all music, joy and laughter will fade away unless legislators hike spending and raise taxes. As we wait for the introduction of the 2012-2013 budget this evening, we can expect liberals will flow forth with tales of...