Cloud supports fellow Republican's right-to-work proposal
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 27, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) backed Rep. Dan Bishop’s (R-N.C.) House Resolution 620 that Bishop says protects workers’ rights on Sept. 22.
Hancock: Texans deserve 'comprehensive legislative response' to address electricity reliability
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 12, 2021
State Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills), chairman of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee, is arguing that renewable resources are part of the state’s energy problem that caused Texas blackouts in February.
Hancock offers amendment promoting ancillary services during emergencies
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 5, 2021
State Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) has offered an amendment to SB3, which provided that renewable energy sources must fund reliable ancillary services in the event that they are unable to meet demand.
Middleton's legislation to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas left in limbo
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 5, 2021
State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville), who has been advocating the banning of taxpayer-funded lobbying, watched his bill HB 749 become the last bill heard in the States Affair Committee, a hearing that stretched until the following morning.
Renewable energy backers call for 10-year tax credits in 'Build Back Better' plan
By Bree Gonzales | Mar 29, 2021
As President Joe Biden and his administration finalize what is known as the "Build Back Better" plan, which is composed of $3 trillion in spending to fight climate change and enhancing infrastructure, “renewable energy backers” also are fighting for a ten-year extension of tax credits.
Operation Lone Star on the hunt for human traffickers in Texas
By Bree Gonzales | Mar 26, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has recently announced that Operation Lone Star will now also work on solving human trafficking related to illegal border crossings.
Four bills mandating wind and solar pushed as Legislature deals with energy crisis
By Bree Gonzales | Mar 17, 2021
Kevin Roberts, executive director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, asserted that “energy is not just important to our economy, but an integral part of our survival.”
Mask mandates contribute to reduced COVID cases and deaths, CDC reports
By Bree Gonzales | Mar 8, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report confirming that wearing masks can relatively reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Small business owners: Raising salary is burdensome and inappropriate at this time
By Bree Gonzales | Mar 2, 2021
Small business owners testified during the “Perspectives from Main Street: Raising the Wage” hearing conducted by the House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations.
West calls lifting 'Remain in Mexico' policy an imminent danger to Texas
By Bree Gonzales | Feb 17, 2021
Texas Republican Party Chairman Lt. Col. Allen West said President Joe Biden’s immigration plans are an “imminent danger” to the state.
Burgess: Increasing minimum wage would eliminate entry-level jobs
By Bree Gonzales | Feb 11, 2021
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) referred to the Congressional Budget Office’s analysis that employment would be reduced by 1.4 million workers, or 0.9 percent if the $15 proposed minimum wage would push through.
Cates: Impeachment completely nonsensical
By Bree Gonzales | Feb 8, 2021
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump has resulted in a lot of debate, and opinion writer Brian Cates has pointed out what he sees as fallacies in an article in The Epoch Times.
Cruz introduces term limits amendment in Congress for the third time
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 30, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republican lawmakers have revisited the idea of restricting the number of terms for members of Congress.
Crenshaw: Lockdowns are unconstitutional
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 27, 2021
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) wants businesses to re-open despite the Department of State Health Services' latest recommendation for restrictions.
Foreign Affairs leaders call on Biden to impose Chinese sanctions
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021
Foreign Affairs Committee leaders call on President Joe Biden to impose tough measures against the Chinese following Beijing’s sanctions on former Trump administration officials.
Mayor Ames apologizes for being in salon amid closure order
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 21, 2021
When Mayor Becky Ames needed to remove an old nail set, she went to The Nail Bar amid closure order.
Texas lawmakers move forward with new administration, hope for peaceful inauguration
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 20, 2021
As the whole nation has been eagerly looking forward to a peaceful turnover of the presidency, Texas lawmakers also hoped no unrest happens.
Williamson County judge pleads guilty to violating his stay at home order
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 19, 2021
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell has acknowledged he violated his own “Stay Home Stay Safe” order he enacted in spring that was in effect from March 24 to April 13.
Citing censorship, Van Duyne refuses money from Big Tech, asks colleagues to do the same
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 18, 2021
Rep. Beth Van Duyne (Texas-24) appeals to her colleagues in a formal letter to join her in sending a clear message to Big Tech, “If you’re going to censor conservative’s voices, we don’t want your money.”
