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Jun 3

Gradualism vs. Abolition: A Pro-Life Discussion - Episode 19

Jun 3

Over the course of the legislative session a debate was had for the first time since 1973, the year Roe v. Wade was forced on states by the Supreme Court. Tony Tinderholt's bill to abolish abortion received a hearing, and we had a conversation about completely abolishing …

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May 27

The Session Has Ended - Episode 18

May 27

Overall a good thing for conservatives. The less time politicians spend in Austin, the less they can mess things up.

I'm working on a good, bad and ugly of the session. We'll likely do an episode on each of them, and overview what conservatives can be grateful for, what …

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May 20

1 Week To Go - Episode 17

May 20

We are 1 week away from the end of the legislative session. Hear about the last minute wins that conservatives look to be pulling off, and hear about some overall concerns with the lack of vision from Texas leaders.

Today's episode is less than 30 …

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May 13

Two Weeks To The Finish Line - Episode 16

May 13

With two weeks left in session there remains time and a path for real conservative results.

The sales tax increase/swap is dead, Texas leaders have admitted that Texans are unsatisfied with the session, and Paul Bettencourt has outlined a path to $5b …

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May 6

Over 40% of Ted Cruz's Margin of Victory Comes From Counties Negatively Affected by House Version of SB 2

May 6

Ted Cruz won by less than 215,000 votes. Most Texas consultants will tell you that Ted Cruz did worse in the urban and suburban counties then any other Republican. He was routinely underperforming the rest of the GOP ticket.

That being said he saved by the red blooded American patriots in rural Texas. In some cases he even . outperformed Trump's numbers in the rural areas.

So now let's get to the version of Senate Bill 2 that passed out of the Texas House. The committee came up with a new idea whereby counties can either raise their property tax revenue 3.5% or $500,000, whichever is bigger. What that …

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May 6

Interview Konni Burton and Drew White of The Texan - Episode 15

May 6

This week we sat down with Konni Burton and Drew White. Konni was not only a phenomenal State Senator but has now launched TheTexan.News and brought on Drew White as the Editor.

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Apr 29

Tony McDonald - Texas Courtroom Battles - Episode 14

Apr 29

First things first. Republicans are doubling down on their plan to increase the overall tax burden for Texans. Conservatives in Texas must step up today. Contact your legislators and let them know that you are taxed enough already, and they need to lower spending.

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Apr 22

Republicans are Definitely Trying to Raise Taxes - Episode 13

Apr 22

The more we find out about Republicans plan to dig themselves out of the financial hole they have created, the less we like it. It is now clear that Republicans are pushing a 1 cent increase in the sales tax, and want to dedicate 20% of that tax …

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Apr 15

Weekly News Update - Episode 12

Apr 15

Last week Republican leaders came out in favor of a tax increase.

Now it MIGHT not be as bad as it sounds. The jury is still out due to the lack of details leaders are making on their …

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Apr 8

Interview with Rachel Malone - Episode 11

Apr 8

A lot is going on this week. Abortion legislation is being heard, Republicans are considering legislation to raise taxes because they don't think they have enough money to do what they want, and constitutional carry legislation has been ruled "dead" by it's author and the …

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