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A Special Session on Bail Reform?
Bail reform may be on the call for a future special session.
New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
The measure passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas
Enrique Jauregui is one of three soldiers arrested and convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into Texas.
Drug Prevention Groups, Sheriffs’ Association Urge Gov. Abbott to Sign THC Ban
While marijuana industry lobbying groups are calling for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto the ban, other interest groups are pushing him to sign it into law.
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Recent UT Chancellor Attacks Trump, Supports Communist CIA Boss
Recently-retired UT Chancellor Bill McRaven is further demonstrating his disconnect with the political values of Texans on his way out the door. In an open letter to President Trump published in the Washington Post on Thursday, McRaven attacked the President over his...
Hundreds of Thousands Are Illegally Registered to Vote in Texas
Conservative leaders are calling on the Texas governor to prevent non-citizens and other ineligible persons from voting illegally. According to a statement issued at today’s press conference, more than 280,000 non-citizens in Texas are registered to vote, with another...
No Tolls Without Voter Approval
There has been a lot of discussion about toll roads since last November when the Texas Department of Transportation, after adding a large number of toll projects as a part of its 10-year plan, drew heavy criticism from Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick....
Accountability Comes to Texas Public Education
Today, Texas unveiled a new rating system for public school districts and campuses. Essentially a report card for schools, the system aims to inform parents and educators how schools and districts perform on measures such as achievement and growth. Improving the...
Houston’s Actions Add Fuel to the Petition Reform Fire
Charter amendment petitions have long been a way for residents to communicate with their governments and force change, but recently local governments have fought back and increased their efforts to wrongfully thwart citizens’ voices. In the past five years, Houston...
Abbott Calls for Canning Red-Light Cameras
Red-light cameras have been installed in cities across Texas and the nation under the pretense of promoting safe driving, but a recent study is casting doubt on those claims and even leading Texas’ top elected official to speak out. In a tweet Friday morning, Gov....
The Disastrous Cost of Medicare for All
Universal health care is the holy grail of big-government liberals, but studies consistently show a staggering price tag if implemented. Radical leftist politicians, like Sen. Bernie Sanders (D—VT), regularly laud the idea of single-payer healthcare, or “Medicare For...
7-Year Decline of Civic Literacy
A recent survey found only one out of four Americans can name all three branches of government, showing a significant decline from just seven years ago. Despite these dismal numbers, emerging evidence suggests a resurgence in civics education across the country. The...
Both Parties Agree on Key Property Tax Reforms
Texas’ two warring political parties often focus on policy differences during campaign season. But interestingly, there’s consensus on an issue near and dear to Texans — making the property tax system more fair and less complicated. As Republican Party delegate Scott...