Texas Lawmakers Speak Out Against Family Separation Policies
House speaker Joe Straus asks President Trump to stop the policy, while State Representative César Blanco asks Abbott to cease National Guard deployment.
Articles by R.G. Ratcliffe
Ted Cruz Chickened Out on Trump Pardon Question
Constitutional scholar Ted Cruz says he has no idea whether President Trump can pardon himself.
Abbott Plan on School Security Too Little, Too Late
The governor’s proposals would not prevent more than 70,000 high school students from legally buying rifles and shotguns.
O’Rourke, Valdez Election Support Is Slipping
What may be more troubling for Democrats is that half of the state’s voters still don’t know much about the two standard-bearers.
Empower Texans, Tea Party Lose in GOP Races
Retiring House Speaker Joe Straus helped finance business backlash against social conservatives.
Podcast: Valdez and White and Tuesday’s Runoff
Ethnic politics has been an undeniable factor in the Democratic race to replace Republican Governor Greg Abbott.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Runoff Elections
The governor’s race gets the attention, but the undercard may be more important this year.
Dan Patrick’s School Shooting Idea Is Not Crazy, Just Unworkable
After the Santa Fe shooting, the lieutenant governor suggested hardening security at our schools.
Will Gun Control Be On Abbott’s School Shooting Roundtable?
State officials put emphasis on mental health and school ”hardening” to prevent future violence.
Trump Pushes Ethnic Guilt by Association with ‘Animals’ Comment
The left is taking Trump’s comment about MS-13 out of context. That doesn’t mean they’re wrong.
