Despite Republican majorities in both chambers of the state legislature, the average score for the House is 49 percent and the Senate 56 percent.
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Analysis: Real People Are Hurting
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.
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.
Clardy Votes with Democrats to Advance Anti-Gun Agenda Out of Committee
Gun rights advocates testified in committee that the bill’s broad and vague language leaves wiggle room for the program to include gun control advocacy.
Constitutional Carry on the Ropes in Bonnen’s House?
The window is narrowing for the bill to receive a public hearing with enough time to survive the legislative process.
GOP “Wolf Pack” Suggests Three New Speaker Candidates
The group of 20 Republican legislators is reportedly attempting to bridge the conservative and liberal wings of the Republican caucus.
Governing Differences
Getting conservative reforms passed isn’t a matter of time; it merely requires governing will.