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...
Texas’ Biggest Gambler Shocks With Anti-Betting Stance
Sports betting has become a hot topic across the nation, with many states rushing to legalize it. Texas has been slow to follow suit,...
Texas Education Commissioner Gets Schooled – Forced To Teach K-12 Students?
Texas Representative Will Metcalf, R-Conroe, has recently introduced a bill that proposes a unique requirement for the state's commissioner of education, Mike Morath. Under...
Texas Senate Approves Anti-Abortion Statue on Capitol Grounds
The overt radical Christianization of Texas politics continued this week as the Texas Senate voted for a bill that would allow an anti-abortion statue...
Education Bill “Amplifies” State Power, Threatens Teacher Autonomy
A proposal currently making its way through the Texas House and Senate could transform the state’s educational landscape by giving more control to the...
Gov. Abbott Calls Immediate Special Session
Following the conclusion of the regular legislative session in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has called for an immediate special session to address important unresolved...
Most Texans Agree Paxton’s Impeachment Is Justified, UT Poll Shows
The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gained a lot of attention in this year's legislative session.
As the state awaits the...
Education Committee Report Reveals Dueling Opinions On Vouchers
The rumors are true. The House Select Committee on Education Opportunity and Enrichment did include talk of “school choice” in their report.The 37-page report...
Stalemate Looms In Texas Capitol As Voucher Debate Divides Lawmakers
As the clock ticks down on the third special legislative session, there is a political standoff in the Texas Capitol over a private school...
Former Speaker Strauss Says “Ineffectual Democratic Party” Partially to Blame for Extreme Rightward Drift...
No one denies that Texas state politics have moved sharply to the right in the last several election cycles, partially driven by an increased...
