Getting conservative reforms passed isn’t a matter of time; it merely requires governing will.
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Too Much Not Done
All legislators must go home knowing not only that citizens are ready to hold them accountable but that we’re equipping voters with the tools necessary to do so.
House Failure
Texans demand results. Put simply: the Senate delivered, the House failed.
House Republicans Feign Support for Women’s Privacy
The Senate version of the Texas Privacy Act, Senate Bill 6 by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R–Brenham), is still alive this session.
House Republicans Fast-Track Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage
The Democrat coalition is fast-tracking liberal priorities while delaying conservative reforms.
House Committee Assignments: The Losers
Once again House Speaker Joe Straus has used his clout to silence and obstruct conservatives, even those who have tried to curry his favor.
Dale Defends Driver’s Licenses
Dale’s legislation is an encouraging step in the right direction in improving both election law and public safety. It’s also a direct repudiation of House leadership.
Texas Republicans Want Fewer Barriers to Ride-Sharing
In an overwhelming vote of 92.6 percent, delegates at last week’s 2016 Texas Republican Convention approved platform language in support of the state legislature taking the driver’s seat on ride-sharing regulations. Ridesharing policies are currently a hot issue in...
As Austinites Vote to Destroy Jobs, Conservatives Look to the Legislature
The state intervening to protect economic liberty wouldn’t be anything new. Last session the state passed legislation removing the authority of local governments to prohibit property owners from exploiting mineral rights. In 2017, ridesharing regulations could be pre-empted in a similar fashion.
Politicians And Their Records
Voting records get confusing for incumbents who cannot remember which lobbyist was buying dinner on which night.