In recent months, we have heard alarm bells over fears of socialism. But we have allowed socialism to creep in over many years, and much of it can—arguably—be found as a result of the public funding of education.
COVID-19
Blog: Do Local Bans on In-Person Worship Services ‘Conflict’ With Gov. Abbott’s Orders?
Guidance issued jointly by the governor and attorney general, intended to clarify the effect of Abbott’s coronavirus order on churches, has Texans confused.
Gov. Abbott Gives Golf Thumbs-Down … Or Does He?
Amid confusion, some courses are closing while others remain open during coronavirus shutdowns.
Abbott Needs to Articulate Recovery Plan, Parameters to Citizens
In order to maintain trust in government and to give taxpayers confidence that the state will recover and basic order will be restored, Abbott and other elected leaders need to articulate their current plan for a return to normalcy.
Dustin Burrows Tells Lubbock Chamber Local Governments Must Start Cutting
While taxpayers have good reason to be skeptical of the Lubbock lawmaker’s comments, the fact that he’s already speaking out about forcing budget cuts and preventing tax increases on Texas families is promising.
Dallas Bans In-Person Worship Services During Coronavirus Emergency
In apparent conflict with the governor’s edict, County Judge Clay Jenkins’ stay-at-home order restricts religious services to audio, video, and teleconference only.
Fleming: Citizens Must Hold Local Governments Accountable Over Coronavirus Response
“What we have seen is we have some elected officials who talk to citizens as if they’re children and have no common sense.”
Are Tarrant County Commissioners Defying Abbott, Banning In-Person Worship?
The representative of Tarrant County’s commissioners publicly stated they are banning people from gathering in church to worship, contradicting the court’s written order. So, what is actually happening?
Abbott Looks to DC for Guidance on Restarting Texas Economy
“I would like to see the recharging of the business sector to happen as quickly as possible with as many businesses as possible in alignment with the standards set by the CDC and by the president.”
Plano School Board Delegates Authority to Superintendent
During the coronavirus emergency, the district’s top bureaucrat has the power to make certain decisions without board approval.