Weekend Newsbrief: 4/27/25
Patrick and Burrows Continue Show of Unity and Commitment to Conservative Results Despite tension between Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and previous Speakers of the Texas House of Representatives, current Speaker Dustin Burrows has enjoyed a far warmer relationship with Patrick than his predecessors. The show of unity between Burrows and Patrick continued this week, with […]
Texas DOGE Bill Signed into Law
Senate Bill 14, known as the Texas DOGE bill and the Regulatory Reform Act, was signed into law by Governor Abbott at a signing ceremony on Wednesday. Those joining Abbott at the signing ceremony included Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Senate Bill 14 author Senator Phil King, Senate Bill 14 House sponsor […]
Governor Abbott Reinforces Support for Bail Reform
This week, Governor Greg Abbott has reiterated his support for bail reform measures that would give judges additional options to deny bail to defendants accused of violent crimes, human trafficking, and first-degree felony sexual offenses. In a social media post on Monday, Abbott wrote, “Texans must have the opportunity to vote on a critical bail reform […]
Property Tax Relief a Priority for GOP Leaders, But Approaches Differ
State lawmakers are once again prioritizing the issue of property tax relief. However, leaders in the Texas House and Texas Senate are offering different approaches to the subject. State Representative Morgan Meyer, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, has authored House Bill 8, which provides $2.8 billion in property tax relief in the form […]
“Building a Stronger Texas”: Abbott Announces Emergency Items at State of the State Address
Speaking behind a podium emblazoned with the words “Building a Stronger Texas,” Governor Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address Sunday night. During his speech, Abbott announced seven emergency items: property tax relief, water infrastructure, teacher pay raises, expanding career training, school choice, bail reform, and the creation of the Texas Cyber Command. By designating these subjects as emergency items, […]
Abbott Endorses Gonzales in CD 23 Runoff
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has weighed in on the upcoming Republican primary runoff in Congressional District 23, releasing a statement endorsing Congressman Tony Gonzales for re-election. Gonzales faces YouTube and social media personality Brandon Herrera in the runoff next month. Abbott’s endorsement carried significant weight in Republican primaries last month, with the vast majority of candidates […]