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State Sen. Brandon Creighton Named President Pro Tempore as Session Begins
Creighton was sworn in on the same Bible his ancestor was sworn in on when he represented his district over 120 years ago.
Grassroots Activists Charter Buses to State Capitol to Champion Ban of Democrat Chairs
Activists lobbied their lawmakers in support of GOP priorities.
Dallas ISD Admin Claims ‘Loopholes’ Let Boys Play in Girls’ Sports
The administrator said that she has no fear of going to jail for advocating for the LGBT agenda in education.
Texas A&M President Backtracks on Sponsoring DEI Conference After Gov. Pressure
President Mark Welsh has canceled university participation in a DEI conference after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to fire him.
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Straus Disrupts Education Reform Commission on His Way Out
As he’s headed out the door, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus is taking one last action to spoil efforts to improve public education. On Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rebuked Speaker Joe Straus for his refusal to honor state law and appoint members to the School Finance...
Bettencourt Seeks AG Ruling on School Electioneering
A top Republican lawmaker is seeking a ruling from Texas Attorney General over public-school efforts to “promote the vote” that appear to be thinly veiled attempts to electioneer for Democrats. On Tuesday, Texas Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Paul Bettencourt...
Texas Journalists Have Been Complicit in Toxic Capitol Culture for Years
Texans are learning of rampant cases of sexual harassment and assault at the state Capitol that have gone unreported and unaddressed for years. They may be asking how such a toxic culture was allowed to develop. The answer is that the people who are supposed to expose...
Stage Set for Taxpayer Victories in March Primary
Now that Monday’s candidate filing deadline has come and gone the question isn’t if conservatives will win on March 6th when the Republican primary polls close. Rather, it’s how much will they win? Just like the past several election cycles, some of taxpayers’ biggest...
Crony Culture in Capitol Ignores Abusive Behavior
Some of the most powerful men in Texas need to explain why they knew sexual predators have been roaming the halls of the state capitol but have been doing nothing about it. Those responsible for horrible acts – and those who covered it up – must be exposed and...
Jerry Patterson Announces Campaign to Challenge George P. Bush
Former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced Friday that he will be challenging current-Commissioner George P. Bush in an attempt to retake his old office. “I’ve concluded that there are certain things that are more important than my retirement which I am...
Geren Obfuscates as Texans Demand Answers on Capitol Predators
As a national spotlight descends on the Texas Capitol over one state senator’s outrageous behavior, new questions are being asked about why one legislative leader lied to reporters about sexual harassment cases at the Capitol. On November 7, the Daily Beast published...
Patrick, Bettencourt, Fire Back at Emmett’s Call for Higher Taxes
Following County Judge Ed Emmett’s State of Harris County speech last week, State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) released a blistering press release in which he and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized Emmett’s opposition to their property tax reform...
Gooden Runs from Texas House Campaign
Conservatives in East Texas can rest assured that at least one liberal lawmaker won’t be returning to the Texas House next session. On Tuesday, State Rep. Lance Gooden (R–Terrell) announced his intention to run for the Texas’ 5th Congressional seat to succeed outgoing...