Category Archives: Texas House of Representatives

Ed Thompson Responds

I received a response to my letter (see previous article) penned to TX Representative Ed Thompson in the mail yesterday. He first outlines the House budget of $209.8 billion stating it “provides additional General Revenue in transportation, invests in our … Continue reading

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Co-founder of Texas Conservatives pens open letter to TX House 29 State Representative Ed Thompson

Dear Ed, I would like you to know the facts, rather than the talking points Joe Straus gives.  A priority for the legislature should be on closing our border, which I discussed with Emily when I was last in your … Continue reading

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Is Texas DMV Competing with ObamaCare Rollout for “Glitches”?

On May 27, 2013, both the House and Senate of the 83rd Texas Legislature passed HB 2305, and it was signed by Governor Perry on June 14, 2013. Fast forward nearly 2 years when this law took effect on March 1, … Continue reading

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The Texas Legislature – Working the System

The 84th Texas Legislature is in full swing, and we have the same Speaker of the House, and our new Lt. Governor seems to be backtracking on championing open carry legislation. It would be easy to throw up our hands … Continue reading

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