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Don't forget the local judges September 2, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
The real issue is judges who play soft justice, releasing people back to commit crimes again.
Republicans in Texas: Endangering the Senate Majority? August 20, 2025
Alex Adkins
The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be a challenging year for Republicans in Congress.
Family-themed billboards draw opposition in Waco August 18, 2025
John Pisciotta
Pro-life billboards spark an uproar in Waco.
Beto is a four-letter word August 13, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
The Democrats have chosen a new way to win public opinion in Texas.
Abbott breaks the Democrats again August 10, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Leave it to Governor Greg Abbott to throw the Dems off their game.
The money for AWOL Texas Democrats is running out August 9, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
It turns out that Beto O’Rourke’s planned subsidies aren’t going to make up for their missing payments.
The Great Gerrymandering War Of 2025 August 8, 2025
Robin M. Itzler
The Democrats have long had a lock on gerrymandering, but Texas is aiming to change that, and Democrats are panicking, California most of all.
Gerrymandering is as American as apple pie August 6, 2025
Chris Talgo
Over the past few days, the mainstream media has gone bonkers as Texas seeks to redraw its congressional map.
Governor Abbott's Resolve Has the Backing of History August 6, 2025
William Hillman
Gov. Abbot's actions, backed by history’s precedent, will ensure the redistricting vote happens, the maps are drawn, and Texas’ voice rings true in Washington.
I guess Jolanda don’t know much about history August 6, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
What upsets Democrats about these new Hispanic majority maps is that they are probably going to elect Hispanic GOP candidates.
My kind of gerrymandering town (Chicago is) August 4, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Travelling to Illinois to pick a fight over gerrymandering may be the ultimate in bad timing.
Gov Abbott drops hammer on fugitive Texas Democrats August 5, 2025
Wendi Strauch Mahoney
Democrat legislators fled Texas to prevent a Republican-favoring redistricting plan from going through. The governor has had enough.
Keep Jasmine around July 30, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Crockett is the best thing that has happened to the GOP in quite some time.
We learned gerrymandering from Democrats July 26, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Sure, they’re upset now, but it wasn’t a problem when they were doing it (and they were doing it a lot).
0 for 3 Beto up to bat again? July 23, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Former candidate for everything Beto O'Rourke may be running again.
Ready for the Donald J. Trump nuclear power plant? July 10, 2025
Joseph Somsel
The people behind the proposed new facility in Texas seem to have all their ducks in a row, ready for approval.
Texas’s School Choice Bill Isn’t As Good As Claimed May 3, 2025
Carole Hornsby Haynes
The bill has a lot of problems, not the least of which is that it exerts state control over homeschooling, while making no effort to improve public education.
Power to the parents April 19, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
In Texas, teachers’ unions are finally taking a backseat to students’ needs.
The coming thrilla in Texas April 15, 2025
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Get ready for the Texas version of a heavyweight fight between AG Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
Texas under siege: the stealth Islamic takeover we can’t ignore March 30, 2025
Amil Imani
The plans for a giant mosque-centered community outside of Dallas have gotten Texans very worried.
How deep-red Republican can the Texas House get? December 7, 2024
Silvio Canto, Jr.
It depends on what Governor Abbott wants.
‘Are You Moving Out Of California?’ June 14, 2024
Robin M. Itzler
It was the question on everyone’s lips when I vacationed in Texas and I get why, ‘cause Texas is great—but it’s running the risk of becoming Californicated.
Good day for vouchers May 29, 2024
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Looks like the freedom of school choice may be coming to Texas next year.
Daniel Perry, convicted in Austin for self-defense, is a free man May 17, 2024
Andrea Widburg
Governor Abbott pardoned him with the full concurrence of the state parole board. Now it’s time to prosecute the prosecutor.
TX’s Jasmine Crockett floats idea of ‘no taxes’ for blacks as form of ‘reparations’ April 11, 2024
Olivia Murray
Democrats have such a low opinion of black Americans and it shows.
Cruz doing well March 27, 2024
Silvio Canto, Jr.
There are tougher fights for Democrats than going after the blue Texas fantasy.
Texas’s COVID Shot Lawsuit against Pfizer December 6, 2023
W.A. Eliot
How likely is Texas’s broadside against Big Pharma to succeed?
A sleazy little means of taking over a GOP-dominated Texas legislature by leftists from Team Obama October 14, 2023
Amil Imani
It's a unique and strange political scenario in Texas.
Case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at state Senate trial is falling apart September 9, 2023
Amil Imani
"We have no evidence..."
Biden Administration's New Equity Atlas: An Unconstitutional Equity Redistribution Scheme February 24, 2023
Robert A. Bishop
Biden's $1.2 trillion American Rescue Plan Act gives cities a blank check for billions in federal grants in a data-driven scheme to force racial equity justice outcomes. Check out what's happening in your city.
Some numbers from Texas July 16, 2020
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Think Texas is on track to turning blue? Now that the Texas primary is done, take a look at who came out to vote.
First Redskins, and now Rangers July 15, 2020
Silvio Canto, Jr.
The people calling for this are all in for the destruction of American heritage.
Texas finds 95,000 non-citizen registrations and 58,000 illegal votes. Imagine California... January 26, 2019
Monica Showalter
Every illegally cast ballot by a foreigner cancels out the vote of an American citizen. Why Democrats don't care about that is worth looking at a bit more closely.
White vs. Valdez governor's runoff speaks volumes about the state of the Democrats in Texas May 18, 2018
Silvio Canto, Jr.
Democrats forced to choose between some losers as they move into their gubernatorial run-off.
Texas General Land Office: Commissioner Bush is faithfully remembering the Alamo October 18, 2017
Bryan Preston
Contrary to complaints about the remodeling of the Alamo, the Texas General Land Office's Bryan Preston assures that the great Texas landmark will not be turned into a politically correct tourist trap.
Remodeling the Texas Alamo on politically correct tourist trap lines? October 17, 2017
Monica Showalter
Concerns are being raised about a "Reimagining the Alamo" redevelopment plan spearheaded by Texas land commissioner George P. Bush. The battle lines are being drawn.
Cops, Cop-Killers, and Texas Executions January 31, 2016
Michael A. Thiac
When a cop killer is executed in Texas, he does not leave quietly.
'Politiqueras' and vote fraud in the Rio Grande Valley July 9, 2015
Robert Knight
Vote fraud indictments – and the chairman of the Texas Democratic Party.
Texas, the Exporter State October 14, 2014
Silvio Canto, Jr.
So many success stories are coming out of the Lone Star State.
Texas Democrats' trick won't do them any good May 30, 2014
Silvio Canto, Jr.
They have a big problem.
Toyota to California: 'Don't Mess with Texas' May 7, 2014
Gary Jason
Texas Gov. Rick Perry gave a Rebel yell at the news.
Shock Doctrine and Water Shortages in Texas May 4, 2014
Sierra Rayne
Every disaster – big or small – is supposedly due to, or exacerbated by, or somehow representative of, or a possible indication of the future impacts of the great evil threatening us all...anthropogenic climate change.
The Panama Canal expansion will make it more difficult for California to compete with Texas May 4, 2014
Silvio Canto, Jr.
We hope that the Democrats in the California legislature are paying attention
Abilene, Texas: (Virtual) Gay Honeymoon Capital of the World! February 26, 2014
Doug Mainwaring
How many of us really want to go to Abilene?
New York advertises its desperation February 23, 2014
Richard Pecore
Trying to poach business from Texas?
Katrina Pierson, a Principled Conservative February 10, 2014
Amil Imani
"Katrina Pierson is an utterly fearless, principled conservative." So says Ted Cruz. That should be enough for anybody.
Wendy Davis imploding February 5, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Democrats across Texas and America may be regretting their choice of Wendy Davis as the Great Feminist Hope, designated warrior in the battle to lock-up the female vote.
Wendy Davis: As the Soap Churns January 28, 2014
Rosslyn Smith
The political fortunes of Wendy Davis seem to have hit a whole new level of silliness
When Wendy Warred with a Woman January 25, 2014
Jan LaRue
One can learn a lot about State Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic candidate for governor of Texas, from her battles. And her false statements. And her behavior.
Texas executes Mexican national over protests from Mexico and John Kerry January 23, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Edgar Tamayo, 46, met his maker last night, executed by lethal injection for the cold-blooded murder of a Houston police officer
Texas Navigators exposed in O'Keefe videos won't face government action November 22, 2013
Lee Cary
Captured on videotape telling applicants to lie about their income and free as a bird.
The Mind of a Big-government Texan October 18, 2013
Skip Reynolds
More questions for Texas GOP gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott.
The War between Texas and DC October 16, 2013
Ben Voth
The natural gas revolution is cutting the heart out of progressive plans for the new millennium.
Worrisome Days Ahead for GOP in Texas October 11, 2013
Skip Reynolds
Is Greg Abbott the man to oppose Democratic plans for Texas?
Tom Delay conviction overturned September 19, 2013
Thomas Lifson
The wheels of justice have finally ground into dust the conviction of former Majority Leader Tom Delay, whose brilliant political career was ruined by a politicized indictment
An Economic Tale of Three Oil Regions September 7, 2013
Sierra Rayne
How North Dakota, Texas, and Alberta shape up.
Will Teachers Like Obamacare? August 14, 2013
David Rosenthal
A school board member for the seventh largest school district in Texas wonders if the teachers' union and its members have thought through what Obamacare is going to mean for them
A Plague on Two Political Houses July 24, 2013
Jeannie DeAngelis
As Democrats offer up the nation as ransom in order to establish a lasting political power base and Republicans clumsily fumble, the nation is being invaded by DREAMers
Houston Supplants New York July 13, 2013
Thomas Lifson
While the blue elites snooze, the earth is shifting in the rise and fall of cities
Texas Pro-Aborts Turn Nasty July 9, 2013
Janice Shaw Crouse
The pro-abortion activists may have won a short-lived battle in the Texas legislature, but they are going to lose the rematch
Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to Exercise Their 1st Amendment Rights July 9, 2013
Marianna Trzeciak
Somehow, you expect better from Texas.
Texas Rises July 4, 2013
Thomas Lifson
New York and California have long been accustomed to economic, educational, and cultural leadership. They don't see what's coming their way.
Language lesson for pro-life people July 3, 2013
Rosslyn Smith
the first step in winning most political arguments is to engage the target audience's emotions.
Doctor vs. Patient in Texas May 2, 2013
Keith Riler
Mercy killing threatens to take root in about the last place anyone would expect.
The Sacramento Bee Dances on Texans' Graves May 1, 2013
William Sullivan
And they wonder why the newspaper industry is dying.
Think Washington's Bad? Try Illinois April 28, 2013
Chad Stafko
If you think the nation's economic and fiscal conditions are bad, and they are, then pull up a chair and consider it could be worse...you could live in Illinois.
Islamism in Texas April 24, 2013
Pamela Geller
An investigation into a Texas honor killing gets stonewalled.
Austin's Great White Defendant gets sentenced March 27, 2013
Thomas Lifson
There were three fatal hit-and-runs in Austin, Texas in the last few days, and at least two of the drivers were young and drunken Hispanic men (who were drunken illegal immigrants). But guess what everybody is talking about?
Common Sense School Discipline Takes Center Stage in Texas March 7, 2013
Jeanette Moll
Common sense prevails in the Lone Star state.
Austin Finds Its Great White Defendant February 28, 2013
David Paulin
When a rich, blonde, preppy-looking daughter of a GOP insider went on trial, she became red meat for the trial-watching mob and prosecutors in Austin -- a politically liberal mecca in a conservative red state.
In Texas, a high-profile trial for vehicular manslaughter has political overtones February 20, 2013
David Paulin
A case highlighting political bias and cultural values.
Disrespecting Texas Heroes January 12, 2013
Joe Gimenez
The slow, incremental dismantling of freedoms of association and freedom to bear arms in Austin and Travis County is a disgrace to the memories of Travis and Austin.
On Secession: An Analysis of Texas v. White January 10, 2013
Cory Genelin
Texas v. White is often cited as a case which definitively and directly ruled on Texas' right to secede. That is not the case. Texas v. White was a case about government bonds.
Texas winning the fight for ballot integrity? July 14, 2012
George Scaggs
According to at least one Texas news source Friday, things are not going too well for the Department of Justice in the Texas Voter ID lawsuit.