Jef Rouner
Jef Rouner is an award-winning freelance journalist, the author of The Rook Circle, and a member of The Black Math Experiment. He lives in Houston where he spends most of his time investigating corruption and strange happenings. Jef has written for Houston Press, Free Press Houston, and Houston Chronicle.
Big Money Fight Between Republicans on School Vouchers During Primary Run-Offs
This election cycle has been a muddled fight for the soul of the Texas Republican Party, with establishment leadership like Governor Greg Abbott moving...
Greg Abbott’s Inspection Stunt Cost Billions
A state could do a lot with $4.2 billion. Governor Greg Abbott spent it on a series of border inspections that turned up exactly...
Abbott Hangs Political Future On Border Issues, And It May Be Working
Though Governor Greg Abbott has been extremely coy about addressing the issue directly, it’s rumored that he will be seeking the Republican nomination for...
Rev. Charlie Johnson Claims “No Political Will” for School Vouchers in Texas House
In a recent panel discussion, Rev. Charlie Johnson, the executive director of the Pastors for Texas Children, said that there was “no political will”...
Chip Roy Tried to Derail Jan. 6 Insurrection, Texts Show
In the nebulous week after Election Day 2020, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Austin) was ready to continue the fight against President Joe Biden’s win....
Abbott’s Border Inspections Exacerbate Supply Chain Problems
Facing a tough re-election campaign and wanting to reinvigorate his base, Governor Greg Abbott has greatly ramped up anti-immigrant activities at the southern border....
Opinion: Greg Abbott Likes to Use COVID Emergency Powers, Except for Fighting COVID
Governor Greg Abbott loves to play a neat executive power game. On one hand, he has spent most of the last two years downplaying...
Should We Expect More People Arrested for Abortions?
A literal Texas dystopian nightmare came briefly to life last week when Lizelle Herrera, 26, was arrested in Starr County for a self-induced abortion. The...
Texas Rangers Are Coming Up Short As An Investigative Body
The Texas Rangers are a near-mythical law enforcement agency that is often portrayed as a tough, elite unit of crime fighters. The last couple...
Red States Have More Murders Than Blue States
To hear any Texas Republican tell it, “blue” cities like Houston are made into lawless abattoirs by Democratic leadership. However, a deep look at...
