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Jilted Lottery Ticket Reseller Sues the Texas Lottery Over Ban
Claims leveled in the suit burn former directors Gary Grief and Ryan Mindell, validating watchdog claims.
Burrows Blocks Effort Limiting Scholarship Program to US Citizens
The Texas House Speaker killed a series of conservative amendments to a proposed scholarship program.
Texas Lawmakers Consider Advantaging Entities Seeking to Silence Citizens
A proposal heard by Texas representatives this week would cut into First Amendment protections against frivolous defamation lawsuits.
Senate Bill Would Tie Licenses to Ethics Registry, Drawing Sharp Criticism
Critics say the bill would give the TEC dangerous power to destroy the livelihoods of Texans engaged in political speech.
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Zerwas Speaker PAC Reveals Establishment Coalition
Recently released campaign finance reports show there is a new PAC promoting State Rep. John Zerwas (R–Richmond) as he campaigns for Speaker of the Texas House. The legislators the group is supporting illustrate Zerwas’s liberal establishment leanings. Mere hours...
Workman Doubles Down on Granny Tax
When it comes to conservative records, Austin-area State Rep. Paul Workman (R-Austin) can only lean on his 2011 freshman session. Since then, he’s scored a trifecta of F-ratings on the Fiscal Responsibility Index. That’s why it’s surprising that Workman’s recent radio...
TLR Backs Straus’ Hand-Picked Successor for HD 121
A group that claims to advocate for conservative reforms is once again demonstrating they are more interested in access in Austin than advancing their legislative agenda. With only days remaining in the Texas Republican Primary, Texans for Lawsuit Reform came off the...
Rinaldi Defends Texas Right to Life
Conservatives were stunned late last week by a statement from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops attacking the state's oldest and largest pro-life organization. The attack appears to be driven by a lobby team, rather than the bishops themselves, says a Catholic...
Carry Freedom’s Torch After the Primary
Conservative activists are headed towards what appears to be a good night on March 6th, but they should making plans to continue the fight afterwards. In most counties, Republicans will be able to meet in precinct conventions immediately following the election or...
Robin Hood Architect Endorses Scott Milder
With early voting for the Texas Republican Primary currently underway across the state, most campaigns are looking to convince voters they’re building momentum by showcasing support from conservatives, but lieutenant governor candidate Scott Milder is moving in the...
Darby Laying Groundwork for Democrat Coalition Speaker Run
The race to replace departing Texas House Speaker Speaker Joe Straus (R–San Antonio) at the dais may soon have a new candidate in State Rep. Drew Darby (R–San Angelo). Capitol sources say Darby could enter the race as early as next week. If those rumors are true,...
Critical Vote on Republican Primary Ballot Propositions
When Republicans go to the polls for the primary election on March 6th, they won’t just be asked to elect candidates. They will also vote on eleven ballot propositions dealing with issues ranging from property taxes, to illegal immigration, to toll roads. At...
Parker, Huberty Hijack House Caucus to Fight Abbott
The Texas House Republican Caucus is using its financial muscle to defend liberal lawmakers opposed by grassroots conservatives and the governor. On Monday, the Texas House GOP tweeted its support for pro-abortion State Rep. Sarah Davis (R–West University Place) as...