Refusing to address property tax burdens in a real and meaningful way gives politicians ongoing talking points and a “problem” to solve, but it does nothing to help struggling Texans.
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Another ‘Values’ Lawmaker Caught in Sex Scandal
Text messages seemingly reveal Odessa Republican Brooks Landgraf’s sordid relationships.
Phelan’s Approach to Emergency Powers Reform Stalls, While Senate Moves
The Texas Pandemic Response Act was heard on March 11 in House State Affairs Committee. More than a month later, it has yet to move.
Slaton: Every Republican Knew What Was Coming
Odessa Republican State Rep. Brooks Landgraf claims his colleague sprung a surprise vote on members. Records show otherwise.
Commission Recommends Ending Partisan Judicial Elections
By a close vote of 8-7, the commission recommended ending partisan judicial elections.
Report: One or More Texas Lawmakers Headed to Hawaii for Lobby-Sponsored Conference
Which legislator(s) traded their cowboy boots for leis and went to Maui for a “legislative conference”? No one is saying.
Sullivan: The GOP’s Quiet Speaker Race Gets Some Sunlight
The brewing contest among Texas House Republicans leaves much to be desired.
New Year’s Resolutions
Our mission is to promote self-governance by serving the grassroots. This means we must keep the citizens informed, not appease the sensitivities of politicians.
Commentary: Voters Want Promise Keepers
Texans are rightly tired of politicians who don’t deliver on their promises.
Texas House Republicans Forfeit Opportunity to Fight for the Grassroots
To say Republican activists across the state should be annoyed by what happened during the rules debate would be an understatement.