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New Measure Seeks to End Faculty Senate Power in University Decision-Making
The measure follows faculty senate clashes with both lawmakers and a university’s board of regents.
House Lawmaker Files Measure To Allow Over-the-counter Ivermectin
Texas is one of several states filing legislation to make ivermectin more accessible.
Texas Senators Rip Lottery Commission in Committee Hearing, Pass Courier Ban
During the hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to expand his investigation into the commission.
Texas Home School Coalition Warns Lobbying Law Threatens Political Speech
THSC is warning that the Texas Ethics Commission’s actions could severely limit the ability of parents and advocacy groups to engage in the political process.
State Archive
Straus and Retama: Brought to You by Democrats
The following is an excerpt from a comprehensive report on Retama Park and the Straus Family. To learn more about the Retama boondoggle and cast of unsavory characters who brought it about, click here. First, the commonly reported concept that the Straus family...
Garrett Boersma Announces Bid for Texas House District 9
Garrett Boersma is running to represent House District 9 in the Texas Legislature. The northeast Texas district includes the counties of Cass, Marion, Harrison, Panola, Shelby and Sabine. In announcing his candidacy, the local businessman and former Marshall city...
State Comptroller Revises Revenue Estimates – Says Texas Back on Track
Despite setbacks due to Hurricane Harvey and rock-bottom oil prices clearly in the rear-view mirror, the state’s biennial budget looks to be on solid footing, according to the state’s top accountant. Last week, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the release of...
Byron Cook Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
On the heels of House Speaker Joe Straus’ abrupt announcement that he will not seek re-election to the Texas House, his lead hatchet-man has said he’s heading for the exit as well. On Tuesday, House State Affairs Committee Chairman Byron Cook (R–Corsicana) announced...
Straus Quits the Legislature
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus abruptly announced Wednesday that he will not be running for reelection and will be giving up his position as speaker at the end of his current term. This is a major victory for grassroots activists who have mobilized local Republican...
Brandon Hall Announces Bid for Texas House District 55
Temple pastor and businessman Brandon Hall is running to represent Texas House District 55 in Bell County. "I will give our district a reliable, principled conservative choice, someone who will work to end abortion, protect religious liberty, and enforce our laws,"...
Texas House Leadership Applauded by Illegal Immigrants
Republicans in the Texas House are being thanked and cheered by illegal immigrants for defeating conservatives’ efforts to repeal a law that grants them subsidized, in-state tuition rates to public colleges and universities. Despite Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan...
Gambling on Horses in Texas: The Straus Family Business
The following is an excerpt from a comprehensive report on Retama Park and the Straus Family. To learn more about the Retama boondoggle and cast of unsavory characters who brought it about, click here. First things first… the only reason gambling on horseracing exists...
Taxpayers Are Keeping Score
The Texas Legislature finished its work two months ago with lawmakers failing to deliver on many of the issues that matter most to taxpayers. With complete Republican control, lawmakers had time to designate an official Twitter hashtag and play a football game among...