by Erin Anderson | Jun. 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of Texas’ most conservative legislators kicked off her 2018 reelection bid with a renewed commitment to principles of limited government, personal liberty, and free markets. State Sen. Konni Burton (R-Colleyville) today officially announced her campaign for...
by Charles Blain | Jun. 5, 2017 | Local
After an incident on one of Houston ISD’s campuses caused a 5-year-old’s jaw to be broken by campus administrators, the boy’s father filed suit against the district. But, if HISD has its way, they’ll be able to claim immunity from suit through a legal loophole....
by Erin Anderson | Jun. 5, 2017 | Local
Felony voter fraud charges have been filed against the first suspect in Dallas County’s ongoing criminal investigation of forged mail ballots and illegal vote harvesting in this May’s elections – and prosecutors say he won’t be the last. Miguel Hernandez of Dallas was...
by Charles Blain | Jun. 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
After a bloody legislative battle resulting in passage of a pension reform bill that Houston firefighters staunchly oppose, the union representing the firefighters lodged a lawsuit against the City of Houston. Negotiations broke down between the city and the...
by Cary Cheshire | Jun. 5, 2017 | State
Just a few days ago, the Texas Legislature concluded its 85th regular session. But while the body is adjourned sine die, lawmakers’ work is anything but over. While both chambers did pass a mediocre budget (the one thing they’re constitutionally required to do), a ban...
by Cary Cheshire | Jun. 4, 2017 | State
After a heated, two-week campaign, Travis County Republican Party Chairman James Dickey was elected to lead the Texas GOP by the party’s executive committee on Saturday. Prevailing in a 32-31 vote over Houston businessman Rick Figueroa, Dickey now takes position as...
by Ross Kecseg | Jun. 4, 2017 | Citizen Profiles
Joseph Wade Miller heroically served his country in the United States Marine Corps. And as if that wasn’t already “Texan” enough, the Oklahoma native had this to say about why he chose to make the Texas his home: “A lot of states fly their flags lower than the United...
by Tony McDonald | Jun. 3, 2017 | Local
When the Ken Paxton prosecution inevitably concludes with his acquittal, Texans will look back at the motion to transfer venue as the turning point when the special prosecutors lost their case against the state’s top law enforcement officer. The Dallas Court of...
by Greg Harrison | Jun. 3, 2017 | State
Were it not for one state senator’s filibuster defending city bureaucrats, homeowners living just outside of a municipality’s jurisdiction would have been given commonsense protections against unilateral annexation. Unfortunately, State Sen. Jose Menendez (D-San...
by Jim Ellis | Jun. 1, 2017 | Federal
There are always seemingly conflicting reports about the actual number of people who register to vote and the corresponding number who are even eligible to participate, but we are now closer to having more definitive information courtesy of the US government. The...
by Cary Cheshire | Jun. 1, 2017 | State, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, Republican Party of Texas Chairman Tom Mechler resigned from his position citing the demands on his family and his business. While the position is currently vacant, the State Republican Executive Committee will elect a replacement for Mechler at their...
by Erin Anderson | Jun. 1, 2017 | Local
Illegal aliens are “here to stay.” Pro-sanctuary cities protesters who disrupted the Texas Capitol with that slogan on Monday brought the same shirts, signs, and shouts to a North Texas lawmaker’s office on Wednesday. About 50 to 60 protesters gathered outside the...
by Cary Cheshire | Jun. 1, 2017 | State
After one lawmaker ensured that Second Amendment legislation died in the Texas Legislature, the state’s largest ostensibly pro-gun group is singing his praises. For years, Texas gun owners have argued that the Lone Star State lags desperately behind its peers when it...
by Reagan Reed | May. 31, 2017 | Local
Montgomery County becomes the epicenter of two significant political developments with the sudden announcements that State Rep. Mark Keough (R-The Woodlands)will be running for county judge, and former State Rep. Steve Toth will be running for his old House seat. That...
by Cary Cheshire | May. 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
A Dallas Democrat is finding company with broken clocks and blind squirrels—criticizing House Speaker Joe Straus for sending him a tactless form letter thanking him for his service on a committee that never even met. “I am grateful for your many hours of hard work and...
by Tony McDonald | May. 31, 2017 | Local
For the first time in two years, the rule of law has prevailed in the prosecution of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Dallas Court of Appeals has ordered Judge George Gallagher removed from the case and all orders he has issued since granting a motion to...
by Austin Goss | May. 31, 2017 | State
After passing both chambers of the Texas Legislature, a bill to ban texting while driving is now sitting on the Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, and citizens across the state are waiting to see what he does with the legislation. House Bill 62 by State Rep. Tom Craddick...
by Erin Anderson | May. 30, 2017 | Local
Texas Democrats have been shut out of statewide office for nearly 20 years – the longest losing streak for Democrats in any state – and have held a minority of seats in both chambers of the Texas Legislature since 2003. So the Texas Democrat Party decided to try...
by Greg Harrison | May. 30, 2017 | Local
As the legislative session came to a close, Texans in one city were granted an immediate reprieve from their municipality’s protectionist transportation regulations. Although the 85th Regular Session left much to be desired, Capitol City residents can at least be...
by Erin Anderson | May. 30, 2017 | Local
The Texas Legislature punted on protecting Dallas students and taxpayers and instead passed a bill on Sunday that gives voters the responsibility to abolish Dallas County’s problem-plagued school bus bureaucracy. However, a move by the Texas Attorney General may make...
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