State news in Texas

Some embattled Republicans are being labeled "too senior to fail" by the Austin Chronicle. In an article written about the power of seniority in the legislature the Chronicle muses over whether the party is best served by incumbents losing in the March primaries to...

If there’s ever been a body willing to stand up for traditional Texas conservative values in the face of massive criticism, it’s been conservatives on the State Board of Education (SBOE). Sometimes they've not acted in the most clever or smooth manner but, stand up...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...