Paxton Unveils “Protecting the Texas Promise” Affordability Agenda
Texas Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton has announced a statewide tour to promote his “Protecting the Texas Promise Agenda” – a set of policy proposals aimed at making the cost of living more affordable for Texans. Paxton’s statewide tour will include stops in Allen on August 4, Houston on August 5, McAllen on […]
Politically Connected Stakeholders Received Free World Cup Tickets from Harris County
An assortment of politically connected stakeholders – including politicians, a television news anchor, and a labor union that is active in Democratic Party politics – were among those who received free World Cup tickets from the component of Harris County government that runs NRG Park. The Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation maintains a suite […]
Harris County Partnering with Soros-Funded NGO for Voter Engagement
A left-wing non-profit that has received funding from George Soros’ Open Society Foundation has partnered with Harris County to provide free voter engagement events. Pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding in place with Harris County, Mi Familia en Accion “agrees to provide free workshops and events for Voter Engagement, Voter Registration, Citizenship, and Environmental Justice. These workshops […]
Fact Check: Is the Texas GOP Broke?
During her campaign for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, D’Rinda Randall painted a dire picture of the Party’s finances – claims that have continued since her victory over prior Chairman Abraham George at the Party’s State Convention last month. In a call hosted on the social media platform X on June 30, Randall told […]
Abbott Appoints Howden as Secretary of State
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he was appointing Robert Howden to serve as the next Texas Secretary of State. Howden succeeds Jane Nelson, who is stepping down after serving three and a half years in the role. In addition to serving as the State’s Chief Elections Officer, the Secretary of State handles business filings […]
“Comrade Clayton”: Ag Commissioner Candidate’s Liberalism Highlighted on New Website
The Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner is a “Socialist Operative” who wants to “convert productive agricultural land into large-scale wind and solar developments”, claims a new website published by his Republican opponent. The website, ComradeClayton.com, describes “The Real Clayton Tucker” as an “Open Borders Radical”, “Green New Deal Extremist”, and “COVID Lockdown Tyrant.” Tucker faces […]
Fifth Circuit Thwarts Attempt to Revive In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an attempt by Austin Community College and other Parties that sought to intervene in a lawsuit that resulted in a consent judgment enjoining a Texas law that allowed certain illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Last June, the Department of Justice sued the […]
New Report Warns That Trial Lawyer Influence Could Jeopardize Texas’ Economic Success
A newly-released report by conservative think tanks in Texas and Florida points to tort reform as a leading driver of economic success in those two states – but warns that recent efforts by personal injury trial lawyers could jeopardize their “economic dominance.” Published by the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI) and the Florida-based James […]
Far-Left Speakers Featured at Texas Democrat Convention
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a two-part series covering the Texas Democratic Party Convention held last week. Our previous article, covering resolutions adopted by Texas Democrats, is available here. Delegates to the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi last week heard from a lineup of far-left voices, most notably self-described “Democratic Socialist” Senator […]
Abolishing ICE, Ending Bail Among Resolutions Passed by Texas Democrats
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a two-part series about the Texas Democratic Party Convention held last week. Tomorrow, we will take a look at remarks delivered by speakers at the convention – including Senator Bernie Sanders. At its state convention last week, the Texas Democratic Party adopted a slate of resolutions that signaled its […]