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Texas Senators Move to Mandate Uniform Election Dates
The proposal would standardize electoral processes and potentially reduce voter confusion about election dates.
State Reps. Move To Slash Funding for Universities Promoting DEI
State lawmakers are proposing funding cuts for several Texas universities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Media Carveout Won’t Save Texans From Speech-Chilling Lawsuits, Advocates Warn
While an influential lobby group is scrambling to modify a measure cutting into First Amendment rights, free speech advocates warn a floated adjustment would not prevent harm to Texans.
San Antonio Sued for Funding Out-of-State Abortion Travel
Attorney General Paxton asserted that the city is blatantly defying Texas law.
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Straus Facts #3: Joe Straus Supports Privileges for Illegal Aliens
In an interview during the legislative session, Joe Straus reiterated his support for giving in-state tuition rates to illegal aliens, saying, “You can’t just legislate based on campaign slogans or headlines.” Straus then proceeded to kill a bill that would have...
Straus Facts #2: Joe Straus Kills Ethics Plan, Attacks 1st Amendment
In his State of the State Address, Gov. Abbott declared ethics reform for legislators to be one of his “emergency items.” The Texas Senate responded, passing a bold plan that would have put the brakes on legislators working as lobbyists, and forced officials to...
Byron Cook: Pro-Speed Trap
Residents of House District 8, which is currently (mis)represented by State Rep. Byron Cook (R–Corsicana) are beginning to hear about his many misdeeds – including efforts to violate the First Amendment rights of Texans, give special privileges to illegal aliens, and...
Straus Facts #1: Joe Straus Rewards Labor Unions
A report from the National Institute for Money in State Politics revealed that Texas House Speaker Joe Straus was the second biggest recipient of campaign contributions from public employee labor unions in the entire state. He is one of only two Republicans in the top...
Complaint Filed Against Judge Chris Oldner
Collin County Judge Chris Oldner, who unethically procured the indictments of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, will be facing an investigation from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Facing a tough reelection in Collin County, Oldner is instead attempting to...
Are Sarah Davis and J.D. Sheffield Actually Worse than Democrats?
Rep. Sarah Davis (R–West University Place) and Rep. J.D. Sheffield (R–Gatesville) are consistently rated as the least conservative Republicans in the Texas House. On the Fiscal Responsibility Index, they only score three and four points higher than the highest ranked...
Are there Limits on the TEC’s Power?
An appeal filed by Empower Texans last week centers on the core question: Are there limits on the Texas Ethics Commission’s power? After a liberal Travis County Judge refused to issue a temporary injunction restraining the TEC, Empower Texans took its opportunity to...
Wheless and Webster for Court of Criminal Appeals
Despite it being the state’s highest appellate court for criminal cases, voters are often woefully under-informed about races for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. That is unfortunate because the Court is typically the last resort for Texans when their life and...
Liberal Republican Takes Aim at Tony Tinderholt
A bronze star winner for his heroism in the military, Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R–Arlington) earned accolades as well for his service this session in the legislature. Tinderholt was ranked as one of the five most conservative representatives, and earned the taxpayer...