Paxton Touts Support from Never-Trumper-Led Organization
In a social media post on Saturday, Texas Attorney General and United States Senate Candidate touted the support he received from the National Association for Gun Rights – an organization led by an activist who describes himself as “one of the biggest detractors of Trump in the conservative movement.” “What a great day for a clay shoot. Thank […]
Conservative Highlights of the Special Session
The second special session of the 89th Legislature came to a close last week, with lawmakers sending 21 bills to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. While several of those bills – such as ones dealing with camp safety, disaster relief, human trafficking, and the Texas court system- passed with strong bipartisan support, the session also saw the passage […]
Texas GOP Sues State to Close Primary
The Republican Party of Texas filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson on Thursday night, seeking to have the current open primary system, as it exists under state law, declared unconstitutional. Chip Hunt, who is identified as a “longtime Republican” and a Republican precinct chair in Potter County, is […]
House to Consider Harsher Deterrents for Breaking Quorum
This week, lawmakers will consider measures that will amend the Texas House Rules and state law aimed at deterring future quorum breaks by rogue legislators. On Monday evening, the Texas House Administration Committee approved House Resolution 128 by Republican State Representative Cody Vasut. The resolution, which is expected to be considered by the full House this week, […]
OTC Ivermectin Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk
A bill that would permit the over-the-counter sale of Ivermectin in Texas is headed to Governor Abbott’s desk after being passed by lawmakers. House Bill 25, by State Representative Joanne Shofner, passed the Texas House on Wednesday afternoon and was quickly sent over to the Texas Senate. The Senate passed the legislation later that evening. […]
Harris County to Consider $468k Subsidy for Gay Softball Championship
Harris County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday to consider a slate of items that includes a proposal by Democrat County Commissioner Adrian Garcia to use taxpayer funds to subsidize an upcoming gay softball championship event in Houston. The agenda item requests that Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo “execute a 381 amendment with International Pride Softball to […]
Trump Applauds “Big Beautiful Map”, Burrows
President Trump has officially endorsed House Bill 4, the Texas House redistricting plan. Dubbed the “Big Beautiful Map,” the proposal could see Republicans flip five Texas Congressional seats next year. In a post on Truth Social, Trump encouraged Texas lawmakers to pass the proposed redistricting map “as is” and praised Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows. The Texas […]
Texas GOP Walks Back Censure “Strikes” Against Dozens of Lawmakers
The State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) – the governing body of the Republican Party of Texas – met over Zoom for six hours throughout Friday and Saturday evenings to debate changes to the Party’s Legislative Task Force Report. A preliminary version of the report was debated and approved by the SREC on August 8. Copies of […]
Texas GOP Lays Groundwork to Block Trump-Endorsed Lawmakers from Primary Ballot
Members of the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) – the governing body of the Republican Party of Texas – met on Saturday to adopt a “Legislative Task Force Report” that lays the groundwork for the Party to potentially bar numerous members of the Texas Legislature from seeking a place on the 2026 Republican Primary Ballot. […]
Republican Leaders Pursue Accountability for Absentee Democrats
As the quorum break by members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus continues into its second week, Republican leaders have pursued various avenues to hold the absentee Democrats accountable for their actions. Here is the latest on those efforts. Texas Supreme Court Sets Briefing Schedule in Litigation to Remove Absentee Legislators The Texas Supreme Court […]