News DigestJuly 14, 2019 Autopsy Report: Phelan Killed Business Protection LegislationBy Cary Cheshire With cities like Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas routinely regulating more and more of the activities of private businesses, Texans across the Lone Star State expected pre-emption efforts to tackle out-of-control local government to be near the top of the agenda for the Texas Legislature’s Republican majority. Texas Scorecard RadioThursday, July 11, 2019 Episode 93: Brandon Waltens, Jordan Clements, and Robert Montoya join host Tony McDonald to catch listeners up on the latest from around the state. Jeremy Newman, Policy Director for Texas Home School Coalition, updates us on a CPS case out of Kaufmann County. Michael Quinn Sullivan has this week’s Texas Scorecard Radio commentary. TXLege Autopsy Report: Stronger Spending LimitsFriday, July 12, 2019 For years, Texas Republicans have been campaigning on limiting the growth of government and providing tax relief for Texans. But despite controlling the state for nearly a quarter century, Republicans leaders have failed to pass a strong spending limit that protects taxpayers. |