61% of Texas Seniors Pay $0 in School Taxes, New Data Shows
New data released by State Senator Paul Bettencourt earlier this week shows that nearly 61% of Texas seniors who own a home no longer pay any school district taxes. Bettencourt, a Houston Republican who chairs the Senate Local Government Committee, unveiled the data at a hearing of his committee earlier this week. Over the last several legislative […]
Talarico Endorser, Medical Freedom Opponent Cuban to Testify Before Texas House
The Texas House Select Committee on Healthcare Affordability will meet today to hear invited testimony on several topics. Among those scheduled to testify at the hearing is celebrity billionaire Mark Cuban – an outspoken opponent of medical freedom who has endorsed Democrat James Talarico for the United States Senate. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cuban imposed stringent COVID […]
Regulatory Reform Already Saving Texans Over $120 Million, Says TREO Director
At a recent interim hearing of the Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Committee of the Texas House, the Director of the new Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) discussed the work his office is doing to reduce the regulatory burden on Texans. In his testimony to lawmakers, Jerome Greener noted that the work of the Texas […]
“Dishonorable Conduct”: Plummer’s Bid for Harris County Judge Clouded by Professional Controversies, Support for Far-Left Policies
As the Democratic nominee for Harris County Judge, Letitia Plummer portrays herself on the campaign trail as a successful small-business owner who is concerned about affordability and public safety. However, an examination of public records, her past votes, and public statements reveals a starkly different picture – one marked by business failures and controversies, support […]
Texas GOP Reports Half as Much Cash on Hand as Democrats
Federal campaign finance reports covering the month of July show the Texas Democratic Party with a significant fundraising advantage over the Texas GOP, in large part due to a joint fundraising committee with James Talarico’s Senate campaign. During July, the Texas Democratic Party’s Federal account reported total receipts of nearly $1.4 million while the Republican Party of Texas’ […]
“Better Classrooms. Brighter Futures”: Abbott Announces Student Success Proposal
Texas Governor Greg Abbott unveiled a new proposal yesterday to create Student Success Academies to assist students struggling with reading and math. “Student Success Academies will ensure we identify struggling students early and get them the help they need,” said Governor Abbott in a statement announcing his plan. “By giving parents a clear understanding of the […]
Fifth Circuit Upholds Election Integrity Law – Again
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has once again upheld the legality of an election integrity law passed by Texas lawmakers in 2021, this time reversing a lower court ruling that struck down nine portions of the law under the Americans with Disabilities Act. “That law imposed new security measures on a host of voting practices—including, […]
Legislature Should Resolve Closed Primaries, Says New SOS
In a court document filed yesterday, new Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden stated his opposition to a proposal by the Republican Party of Texas and the Texas Attorney General’s Office to impose a Consent Judgment that would implement a closed Primary election. Last year, the Republican Party of Texas, along with Amarillo Republican activist Chip […]
Gun Rights Advocates Victorious in San Angelo Federal Court
Gun rights advocates scored a major victory yesterday in a San Angelo Federal Court, with Judge James Wesley Hendrix ruling that provisions of the National Firearms Act imposing registration and approval requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns were unconstitutional. Judge Hendrix’s ruling, which is stayed for seven days, is likely to be appealed to the […]
Huffines Takes Reins of Comptroller’s Office
Dallas businessman and former State Senator Don Huffines was sworn in as State Comptroller on Saturday, taking over for departing Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Huffines, the Republican nominee, faces Democrat Sarah Eckhart – an Austin-area State Senator – in November. Huffines, who is running on a platform that includes items such as “DOGE Texas Government”, […]