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Texas Senator’s Measure Creates State Watchdog for Foreign Land Purchases
The proposal seeks to accommodate potential federal and state jurisdictional concerns over limitations on foreign land purchases.
Texas Could Abolish Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases
Proposed legislation would remove governmental immunity from school districts and their employees for acts of intentional sexual abuse, which are on the rise.
Gates of Eagle Pass Park Reopen After One Year of Lockdown
This comes as the Trump administration continues to secure the southwest border.
Texas House Advances Record $337 Billion Budget
The Senate unanimously passed its version of the budget last month, with a proposal largely similar to the one advanced by the House.
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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...
Former Cruz Staffer Announces Congressional Run
Chip Roy, former chief of staff to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, announced his campaign for Congress Wednesday morning. Roy is running to represent Texas’ 21st Congressional District and is attempting to replace U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith (R–San Antonio), who is retiring after 16...
State Representative Tony Tinderholt calls out Straus and Cook’s Committee
Shortly before announcing their retirements on the exact same day, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus and State Rep. Byron Cook (R-Corsicana) teamed up to form a temporary, 60-day committee for the interim period, with the announced intent of “re-assert(ing) that Texas is...
Despite Majority Support, SREC Fails to Adopt Cook Censure
Meetings of the State Republican Executive Committee are always contentious affairs, but Saturday’s gathering was even more compelling than normal with members considering the first application of party rule 44: the censure. But despite having the support from a...
SREC Approves Ballot Propositions
Republican primary voters will get a chance to vote on eleven propositions that could have a major impact in deciding which issues merit attention from the Texas Legislature in 2019. Meeting in Austin this weekend, the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) voted...
Texas Association of Business: Sanctuary Cities Are Pro-Business
One of Texas’ largest business associations is claiming that sanctuary cities are somehow “pro-business.” Sanctuaries cities are municipalities that undermine or refuse to comply with federal immigration laws. It's an issue that was thrust into the national spotlight...