OPINION: Texas must lead in the new era of government accountability and transparency
By Lone Star Standard Editorial Board | Feb 10, 2025
The popular-vote victory of Donald Trump to a second term made clear that the American people want to see major changes in how their government operates.
OPINION: Austin rail project rewriting Texas norms, state leaders should weigh in before it goes too far
By Lone Star Standard Editorial Board | Feb 16, 2024
During the 88th regular session, a legislative fight about how the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) is financing a $7 billion + light rail project in Austin concluded with a sustained point-of-order brought by Representative John Bucy in the final days of the session.
Will Gov. Abbott deliver a school choice victory?
By Lone Star Standard Editorial Board | Sep 18, 2023
Overshadowed by the impeachment proceedings in the Texas legislature is the issue of school choice. Will Governor Abbott call a special session to pass a school choice bill? Will he be able to whip the votes in the House that would deliver this major legislative priority?
