Inaugural Festivities Raise Questions About Donor Influence
During his term as Governor, Greg Abbott has pushed lawmakers to pass ethics reforms, such as; curbing the influence of lobbyists at the Capitol....
Gary Elkins endangers Texas women with his votes
Women make up slightly more than half of the population in the United States and in Texas, but whether it’s in Washington D.C. or...
Education Committee Report Teases Controversial School Choice In Texas
In an unexpected turn of events, the Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment has reportedly concluded its highly anticipated report ahead of schedule....
Sen. Menéndez Files Bill Requiring Lobbyists to Undergo Sexual Harassment Training
In the aftermath of the story that rocked the Capitol this weekend of a lobbyist using a date rape drug on a legislative staffer,...
Gymnasts who survived abuse by Larry Nassar urge Texas lawmakers not to water down...
Jordan Schwikert tried to steady her breath one last time before leaning into a microphone at the Texas Capitol on Monday.
“I was abused a...
Controversial Firearms Bill Moves Forward Without Public Input
The controversial Senate Bill 1065 aimed at overturning the State Fair of Texas’ firearm ban took a...
Dade Phelan Rollin’ The Dice On Gambling Expansion
House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), says he doesn't have a problem with casinos, agreeing with Governor Greg Abbott’s wishes to legalize sports betting and...
Tony Dale helps keep Austin rigged
Rep. Tony Dale is just another part of the rigged political system in Austin - taking special interest money, voting to relax the rules on himself, and sticking it to everyday Texans.
Friends Or Foes? Dan Patrick And Dade Phelan Get Ready For The Legislature
With the Texas 88th Legislative session right around the corner, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a list of 21 legislative priorities, which include a...
UPDATE: Promising $1B Texas Rent Relief Program Has Only Made 3 Payments
Update April 9th, 2021
Despite over 170,000 Texans applying for rental assistance, only 612 have been paid out. The contractor, Horne LLP, received a contract...
