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Masks Off, Texas

The pandemic and subsequent government-induced shutdown has taken a tremendous toll on all Texans, not just with the health challenges but also the massive disruption to the social, educational, and economic welfare of our state.

March 5, 2021
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Save the Trees?

For example, in Texas it is a crime to thrash a pecan tree, and the state has an indeterminable number of felonies relating to harvesting oysters.

March 5, 2021
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Speak Up, Y’all!

Almost every Texan agrees: It’s wrong to force taxpayers to fund lobbyists whose only job is to advocate for higher taxes, more spending, and bigger government at the Texas Capitol.

March 4, 2021
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Happy Texas Independence Day!

The story of the Texas Revolution is the story of ourselves—who we are, how we came to be, and what it means to truly be Texan.

March 2, 2021
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ERCOT Dropped the Ball

When Texas needs electricity the most, wind proves most of the time to be a ‘no-show’ while fossil fuels keep on powering the state.

March 1, 2021
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Endless Bummer

By telling their citizens that this pandemic lifestyle has no end, local entities are attempting to force Texans to live in a constant state of fear and confusion.

March 1, 2021
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CTE is Crucial for the Future

The average oil and gas job pays more than double the private-sector average, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

February 25, 2021
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People First, not Housing First

What’s needed is a ‘People First’ approach that supports each person in addressing the root causes of their homelessness, including trauma, mental illness and addiction.

February 24, 2021
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The Mermaid Capital of Texas?

Bringing local employers into the mix by supporting paid apprenticeships can give students at risk of dropping out a real incentive to stay in school and graduate.

February 23, 2021
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Time to Wave the White Flag, Obamacare

The ACA’s broken promises are legion. We never saved $2,500 per family. Too many of us didn’t get to keep our doctors or our insurance policies. Our premiums and deductibles have skyrocketed.

February 22, 2021
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Time to Thaw Out

ERCOT’s own planning document suggests this disaster was almost inevitable.

February 19, 2021
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Where’s the Reliability?

The race to add in renewables pushed out more reliable forms of energy and kept new reliable energy from being built.

February 18, 2021
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