Monthly Archives: August 2018
Jim Murphy: Conflicts and Criminals
State Representative Jim Murphy’s (R - Houston) is under fire for “double-dipping” with two taxpayer-funded jobs -- one as a state legislator at the...
Donna Campbell Chooses Campaign Cash Over Homeowners
Texas is a wonderful place to live, but is notorious for its weather-related disasters. Floods, hurricanes and hailstorms are a regular occurrence every year....
Kelly Hancock Can Be Bought, Even At the Public’s Expense
Insurance companies have been playing the politics game for decades. In order to control the direction insurance regulation moves in, companies will donate large...
Rick Miller’s Got a Problem With Dirty Money
According to Texas Ethics Commission, State Representative Rick Miller (R-Sugar Land) has received more than $480,000 in campaign contributions in just a few years...
Mike Schofield Bought A District, Now He’s Selling Out His Constituents
The founders of Texas government created a part-time state legislature, which meets for five months every two years, with the idea that members could...
Meet the Real Konni Burton: A Tax-Raising Job Killer
When we think of a conservative in American politics, we think lower taxes, economic prosperity and support for business, right? State Senator Konni Burton...
TEA Gives 16 School Districts Failing Grades
According to the Texas Education Association, school districts will be graded on “Student Achievement,” “School Progress” and “Closing the Gaps.”
Texas Ranks Dead Last at Providing Health Care
A report ranks Texas 51 out of all 50 states and Washington D.C. when it comes to providing health care.
Texas Maternal Mortality Rates Among Highest in the Nation
It isn’t safe to give birth in Texas.
The Lone Star State ranks among the worst states for maternal mortality and low overall for women's health.
Every year, in...
The Senate District 19 Election Set for Sept. 18
Republican Pete Flores and Democrat Pete Gallego will face off on Sept.18 for the state Senate District 19 seat, according to lawyers for Gallego...
