State
Republicans Flip South Texas Senate Seat
The rematch between Democrat incumbent Morgan LaMantia and Republican Adam Hinojosa swung in Hinojosa’s favor.
Republicans Sweep Statewide Judicial Elections in Texas
Republicans won all three Supreme Court seats up for election and all three Court of Criminal Appeals seats.
Republicans Flip Two South Texas House Seats
Denise Villalobos and Don McLaughlin have flipped longtime Democrat seats in South Texas.
Republicans Defend Two Bexar County House Seats
Two House seats in the San Antonio area will remain Republican.
State Archive
Medina & The Gas Tax (updated)
So what does Republican gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina believe? We previously noted the unfortunate flap over the "truther" comments. More directly troubling to the job she is seeking is her campaign noting strong support for massive, unaccountable tax hikes and...
Maybe $90 Billion For No Security?
Our friends at TexasWatchdog.com note that two years ago Houston Independent School District voters approved a $90 million bond package to improve security. It shouldn't be a surprise in public education spending anymore, but apparently the people aren't getting what...
Ogden In SD 5
State Sen. Ogden’s re-election was endorsed today by the political action arm of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, the Empower Texans PAC. “Senator Ogden has skillfully navigated the state’s budget through good times and bad as chairman of the Finance Committee,...
Taxpayer Watchdog: Just My Two Cents
Texans have become increasingly sensitive to and concerned about government spending. Tracking and reporting frivolous expenditures is a void currently being filled by concerned citizens. Such a watchdog exists in Richardson where a small business owner has taken...
A Right And Solemn Trust
Beginning today, Texans can exercise their vote in the Republican and Democratic primaries -- voting early in person in advance of the March 2 election. While the headlines have been consumed by the important gubernatorial election, let us not neglect the equally...
TLOTA Lacks Real Support
Those seeking to impose higher gas taxes and fees have been dealt another blow. The Fort Worth Star Telegram and four other Texas dailies asked voters how the state should pay for more highway construction. TLOTA and raising the the gas tax, measures championed by...
Constitution Day!
On February 15, 1876, the people of Texas ratified our state constitution by a three to one margin. While considered cumbersome and over-amended, it has well-served the people of Texas. For example, the ratified version of constitution said the “Legislature shall not...
Tea Parties: Volume Versus Principles
An interesting story line some have tried to create in Texas’ gubernatorial race has been that Debra Medina is the “tea party” candidate, while Governor Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Kay Hutchison are not, or worse. Certainly many have wanted that line to be true, and...
Smith: Voters “Too Stupid” To Know What’s Best For Them
You have to give State Rep. Todd Smith credit for saying what too many incumbents believe: some voters are just "too stupid to realize it" when doing what he knows is best for them. In this case, Smith was delaying to death legislation dealing with Voter ID. Worse, he...