Dade Phelan attended a fundraiser benefiting incumbent Democrats, rather than attending a GOP event just a mile away.
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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.
Who Are the RGV Democrats That Fled Austin?
All but two of the RGV House delegation joined their Democrat colleagues in busting quorum and placing election reform and various emergency items in jeopardy.
Hall: Abbott Fails to Protect Texas Drivers From More Road Fees and Debt
Taxpayers got little meaningful toll road reform again this session, as lawmakers chose to avoid tackling the most pressing issues facing drivers.
Democrats Request Texas Supreme Court Block Abbott’s Veto of Legislative Funding
Lawmakers express concern with constitutionality of Abbott’s veto of legislative funding, but he argues that both the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals have made it clear that he can.
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.
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.
Democrats Fail in Effort to Defeat Campus Free Speech Bill
If passed, the bill would require universities to adopt policies on their campus protecting the speech of students.
DNA First, Due Process Later
Only 50 members voting in favor of preserving the principle of innocent until proven guilty and keeping unconvicted Texans out of a government DNA data bank.
House Committee Gives Green Light to Red-Light Camera Ban
The bill will now be sent to the House Committee on Calendars, the final hurdle before reaching the House floor.