Speaking about public school funding and the Texas … [Read more...]
Voter ID: Judge Ramos can preserve some dignity for herself and the court
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Saying no additional hearings will be needed, U.S. … [Read more...]
It is government that makes monopolies; free market brings competition
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Thomas J. DiLorenzo, in a piece titled The Myth of … [Read more...]
Abbott veto reason shows the real problem we face in Austin: The local government lobby.
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One of the bills Governor Abbott vetoed, prior to … [Read more...]
Leftists lambaste Abbott for putting children first
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Governor Abbott signed Rep. James Frank's bill, … [Read more...]
Speaker Straus, others, misleading public on property tax reform issue before the 85th Legislature
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"House Speaker Joe Straus told school board … [Read more...]
Political terrorist supported dangerous movement
June 15, 2017 By 1 Comment
According to his hometown newspaper in Illinois, … [Read more...]
Art and culture isn’t something a government check creates
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A good thing you can credit the Texas Legislature … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: The Truth About Education Spending in Texas
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The 2017 legislative session recently ended and, … [Read more...]
Should we end all public school accountability systems?
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Julie Chang with the Austin American-Statesman … [Read more...]
How hard will Abbott fight to get items passed in special session?
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Governor Abbott has called a special session to … [Read more...]
Abbott calls special legislative session to begin 18 July
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According to the Texas Tribune's Patrick Svitek, … [Read more...]
Texas press turns victim to villain in Rinaldi case
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The Texas press continues its assault on … [Read more...]
Where is the constitutional problem with SB4, the sanctuary city ban?
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The U.S. Supreme Court has already ruled on the … [Read more...]
Mills: Volumes Of Federal Regulations Set Record In 2016
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By Alex Mills Regulations are a burden on … [Read more...]
Ethics & open government bills didn’t do so well
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The Texas Tribune reported: "As the 85th … [Read more...]
Business liberals and crony capitalists unhappy with session
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When it comes to being pro-business, Texas is at … [Read more...]
Illegal aliens demand treatment not available even to citizens
May 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Among the most arrogant, self-centered affronts to … [Read more...]
Abbott could cement his popularity & conservative credentials with one move
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On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott said "We’ve got … [Read more...]
Stopping “Ban the Box” ordinances falters in Senate
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"Austin’s “ban the box” ordinance, which prevents … [Read more...]
Texas House fails to pass Privacy Act
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House amendment requires taxpayers to accommodate … [Read more...]
Texas school lobby groups spent your money to lobby against you
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Our friends at the Texas Scorecard point out that … [Read more...]
House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2: Property Tax Payer Empowerment Act of 2017
May 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Summary Under current law, taxing jurisdictions … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov. Patrick counters Speaker Straus, offers leadership on our behalf
May 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment
On Pratt on Texas this week I mentioned a letter … [Read more...]
Republicans handed Texas House power to Democrats and aren’t sure how to get it back
"Talk of taking on Straus simmering, but nowhere … [Read more...]