A week ago today we worked hard at the Capitol to build support for SB 1214, which was on the House Calendar for debate on the very last day that Senate Bills could be heard in the House. We worked hard and contacted every member of the House, and it appeared that we had strong support for this bill that would require UIL to allow private schools to compete against public schools in … [Read more...]
National News – May 28, 2011
May 28, 2011 By
Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Collective Bargaining Law FoxNews.com Even though a circuit court judge on Thursday struck down Wisconsin's law stripping nearly all collective bargaining power from most public workers, she won't have the final say in the union fight that has captivated the nation. “Dirty Harry” Moves To Shut Out Pro-Gun Rand Paul Amendment Posted by Michael Hammond on … [Read more...]
Texas News – May 28, 2011
May 28, 2011 By
Conservative "Outsiders" Have Inside Track in Texas By Jay Root His nickname around the Texas Capitol is “mucus.” It’s a play on Michael Quinn Sullivan’s initials — MQS — but the moniker is fitting on at least two levels: It underscores how much of an irritant the conservative activist has become to politicians who dare buck his Tea Party orthodoxy. It also says something about … [Read more...]
Support SB 1214
May 24, 2011 By
Last night the Texas House prepared to debate and vote on the Fiscal Matters Bill (SB 1581), the bill to which we had planned to offer an amendment that would allow private schools to compete in University Interscholastic League (UIL). That bill was killed on a point of order, which eliminated the opportunity that we were seeking to revive HB 2322, the House version of the Equal Access Bill.Today … [Read more...]
Private School UIL Vote
May 23, 2011 By
The House Public Education Committee voted SB 1214 out of committee on Thursday night, and the Calendars Committee has placed it on the Calendar for Tuesday, which is now the last day for Senate bills to be heard. These actions are a testament to the support for private school participation in UIL since this measure is strongly opposed by the Texas High School Coaches Association. SB 1214 has … [Read more...]
National News – May 21, 2011
May 21, 2011 By
Rick Perry Is Not Running for President. Mitch Daniels Is Running for President. Posted by Erick Erickson on RedState Rick Perry is not running for the Presidency. There is a lot of buzz about what Perry has recently said, but he is not running. His key people are helping Newt. Behind the scenes, many have been pestering him, but he has been swatting them away. The Gang of Six Becomes Five. … [Read more...]
Texas News – May 21, 2011
May 21, 2011 By
TSA vs. Texas - Showdown over pat-downs opens important constitutional debate By Richard Diamond - The Washington Times Texas is gearing up for a fight with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) over its perverse airport screening tactics. Last week, the state House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation holding TSA agents accountable for their conduct under sexual … [Read more...]
UIL and TPRRA update
May 18, 2011 By
The Texas legislative session has about two weeks to go, and people are working hard to get bills passed, kill legislation they view as bad, and find bills to add amendments to in order to pass legislation. We are no different. Our Texas Parental Rights Restoration Act (TPRRA) (HB 2557) died last week on the House Calendar a dozen or so bills from the last bill heard. So we continue to look for … [Read more...]
HB 2557 Misses House Vote
May 16, 2011 By
Thursday night, May 12, the Texas House of Representatives debated and voted on bills until midnight as it was the deadline to have House bills voted out of committee. The Texas Parental Rights Restoration Act (TPRRA) HB 2557 was down the list another dozen bills or so when time ran out. While this was disappointing it was not unexpected, and we will continue to look for other legislative vehicles … [Read more...]
National News – May 14, 2011
May 14, 2011 By
Blotting out oil reality - Obama’s energy policy and the octopus strategy By Mackubin Thomas Owens - The Washington Times The last time gasoline prices were as high as they are today was in 2008, and Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate for president, made it clear that one of his major policy goals was to make fossil fuels expensive, so that “alternative” and “green” sources of … [Read more...]
