State
Research Highlights the Paths for Growth of Nuclear Power in Texas
Life:Powered suggests nuclear generated energy may be the answer to Texas’ future energy needs.
Study: Sports Betting Increases Strain on Vulnerable Households
Texas lawmakers have recently pushed a sports betting policy that would harm Texans.
DOJ Agrees to No Election Monitors Inside Texas Polling Centers
After Paxton filed a lawsuit against the DOJ to prevent their entry into Texas polling places, the Office of the Attorney General has announced that they have reached a settlement that will keep them out.
Where Does H-E-B Stand on Price Gouging?
Texas Scorecard asked the grocery chain where it stood on Kamala Harris’ proposed price controls.
State Archive
RMAs: Recklessness Merits Auditing
Yesterday, the State Senate passed to engrossment SB 1184, authored by State Sen. Don Huffines (R-Dallas). Proving once again his commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility, Huffines’ legislation provides for the auditing of regional mobility authorities...
Preachers Call for Marriage Protections
On Monday, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony that would protect the religious freedom of clergy, pastors, and churches concerning marriages. If passed, Senate bill 2065 by State Sen. Craig Estes would preclude government intervention and...
Property Tax Hikes in the Texas House
Nobody may have campaigned on higher property taxes last election cycle, but legislators are poised to encourage them in the Texas House. On the calendar for Wednesday is legislation that would permit up to 20% increases of certain school district property tax...
Clock Ticking for Conservatives
With sine die and the end of the legislative session drawing near, the window is rapidly closing for Republican lawmakers to deliver on the campaign promises that propelled them to victory. Nobody campaigned on the status quo; rather they advocated for less...
Driving Texas Leftward
Illegal immigrants could soon receive permits from the state to drive legally on Texas roads if one lawmaker is successful. Many would expect such an initiative from Democrats and, unsurprisingly, many of them are in support. However, the representative trumpeting the...
Tribune Misses Fraser’s Biggest Conflict of Interest
Last week the Texas Tribune issued a report on State Sen. Troy Fraser (R–Horseshoe Bay), linking the senator’s financial interests with auto dealers to his opposition to legislation designed to allow Tesla Motors to sell directly to consumers in Texas. The Tribune...
Senate Approves Comprehensive Property Tax Relief
Keeping in step with their approach to property tax relief, the Texas Senate passed SB 1760 by Conroe Republican Brandon Creighton. The measure increases transparency and accountability for taxpayers. Specifically, SB1760: Eliminating the requirement that taxpayers...
Ethics Overhaul Passes Texas Senate
On Tuesday, the Texas Senate passed a major ethics overhaul bill, SB 19. Spearheaded by State Sen. Van Taylor (R-Plano), the initiative carries the endorsement of Gov. Greg Abbott, who labeled ethics reform as one of his emergency issues. The legislation would expand...
House Passes Tax Relief Measures
Tax relief moved easily through the Texas House on Tuesday, a full month after the Senate passed their package. Both the House and the Senate are working to implement tax relief, but the two chambers currently differ over the proper method. The Senate’s $4.6 billion...