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August 20, 2023
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
Do Democrats control the Texas House?
That's the question posed in the latest documentary from Texas Scorecard: The Texas Heist.
For some time now, Texans have been asking, “Who runs the Texas House?” They point to a GOP-dominated chamber that nonetheless fails to deliver on key conservative reforms. They express frustration that of those that get passed, many are watered down, while others take an unnecessarily long time to get across the finish line.
“The Texas Heist” looks at how the Lone Star State reached this place politically, who is responsible, and what can be done about it. The documentary features interviews with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi, State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, conservative pundit Luke Macias, grassroots activist Julie McCarty, former lawmakers Rick Green, Jonathan Stickland, and Bill Zedler, as well as State Republican Executive Committee members Jill Glover and Rachel Horton.
Watch it now at TexasScorecard.com, YouTube, X, or the Texas Scorecard app on Apple TV and Roku!
Featured
After revelations that the American Library Association’s newest president is an outspoken Marxist, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is ending their contract with the group.
This comes after State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian) called on the commission’s chairwoman Martha Wong to cut ties with the ALA last month.
State
Texas A&M Interim President Says Board of Regents Won’t Determine New Hires
Following backlash against A&M’s attempt to hire a DEI proponent, the new interim president says DEI has been ‘weaponized’ and regents won’t determine hiring decisions.
Porn Sites Sue Texas to Block Age Verification Law
Pornhub and others claim the state’s new rules for ensuring users are 18 years old violate the First Amendment.
Matt Schaefer Announces Retirement from Texas House
Schaefer opened the door to a possible future run for higher office.
Local
Conroe ISD Teacher Tells School Board ‘Don’t Make Me Choose Bullets’
The teacher is still listed on the school’s website.
School District Trustee Flees Meeting After Motion to Request Her Resignation
The saga continues in Round Rock ISD as one trustee moved to call for the resignation of another trustee, who has been implicated in a federal lawsuit.
Taxpayer-funded Institutions Participate in Austin LGBT Parade
The parade featured Austin ISD and the Austin Police Department, as well as being sponsored by the University of Texas’ Division of Diversity and Community Engagement.
Federal
US Rep. Chip Roy Accuses DHS of Funding Migrant Camps in Central America
The Texas congressman says the Biden administration’s funding of “inhumane policies” threatens national security and causes migrant deaths.
Firearms Influencer Brandon Herrera Challenges U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
The gun rights advocate has repeatedly criticized Gonzales’ voting record.
Federal Judge: Texas’ Tuition Discount Encourages Illegal Immigration
For decades, Texas universities have given in-state tution discounts to illegal aliens.
Nominations are Open
The annual Texas Conservative Leader Awards highlight the men and women of the grassroots who work to make the Lone Star State shine brighter than ever.
If you know someone deserving of recognition, nominate them today.
Quoting...
"If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."
- George Washington
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