Americans once said, “As California goes, so goes the nation.” Hopefully after this legislative session, Americans will say, “As Texas goes, so goes the nation.” The Lone Star State’s leaders are fighting fiercely right now to restore non-discrimination and equal rights under the law. These are American values embedded in U.S. civil rights laws and...
MONDAY UPDATE: The hearing involving a lawsuit against Texas State Historical Association leaders, slated for Monday, has been postponed to May 30. GALVESTON — How Texas teaches history—indeed, how Texas sees itself—will be in a Galveston County courtroom on Monday. At issue are the bylaws of the Texas State Historical Association, a nonprofit that publishes...
Texans are eager for massive property tax relief and policymakers appear ready to deliver. However, while there is broad agreement on the need for relief and the political will to see it through, there are competing visions on how to get it done. In the Texas House, lawmakers are supporting a plan that hinges on...