Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Bolstered by a very strong showing of support from physicians across the state, Attorney General Greg Abbott has earned the endorsement of the political arm of the Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC) in his race for governor.

Michelle Malkin Put on your super-shocked faces, everyone: Former Obama administration official Hilda Solis, who is now running for yet another government position in Los Angeles, is embroiled in yet another union corruptocracy scandal. The Hope and Change hits just keep on coming. Solis served as President No More Business As Usual’s first secretary of […]

By Phillip Klein  A prediction by Congress‘ official scorekeeper that President Obama‘s health care law will discourage work has caused a huge stir in Washington, but the projection needs to be viewed as part of a broader challenge facing the United States in the coming decades. On Feb. 4, the Congressional Budget Office released its budget […]

By Timothy P. Carney “The IRS may not unilaterally expand its authority through such an expansive, atextual, and ahistorical reading of” the law. The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit used these words in a Feb. 11 ruling that struck down an Obama administration regulation on tax preparers. Federal judges should copy this […]

Campbell’s work has backing of conservative, statewide leaders Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Sen. Donna Campbell is being challenged for the Texas Senate District 25 seat by former Bexar County Commissioner Mike Novak, whose self-described “business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and conservative outlook make him uniquely qualified to represent the constituents of Texas Senate District 25″. An affable, […]

Brady’s Office Budget Operates Below 2009 Levels Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Most years we operate our Congressional Offices on only 85% of the budget, returning the rest to the treasury where it is used for deficit reduction. “These are the taxpayer’s hard-earned dollars, and we try to watch every penny,” said Brady (at […]

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “The men and women of Harris County Deputies’ Association are proud to endorse David Dewhurst as he seeks re-election to the office of Lieutenant Governor,” said Robert Goerlitz, President of the Harris County Deputies Organization earlier today, as Dewhurst announced the endorsements of a number of prominent Texas law […]

Minimum wage fight illustrates web of industry ties Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The recent battle over raising the minimum wage illustrates how deep-pocketed interests wield ostensibly research-focused nonprofit groups to shape the public discussion on contentious political issues, writes The New York Times. The campaigns illustrates how groups — conservative & liberal — are […]

From Kay Granger – Member of Congress Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – We all know federal regulations are a part of daily life, and many regulations have an important role to play in our society, especially when it comes to safety. However, the amount of red tape coming out of Washington is truly astonishing. 

Make the IRS the Speech Police? Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – “I don’t know anybody that thinks [the IRS] needs more to do, particularly when it comes to discriminating against people based upon their political affiliations and their desire to engage in debate in the arena and to advocate their views,” said Sen. John […]

By Timothy P. Carney Obamacare will induce people to drop out of the work force, a recent congressional study reported. The Congressional Budget Office report, examining Obamacare’s effects on the economy, predicted that the U.S. workforce would shrink by 2.5 million people. The cause: Low-income people get subsidies when shopping on Obamacare’s health-insurance exchanges. This makes […]

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Ten law enforcement organizations today announced their support of Greg Abbott’s Securing Texans policy plan. Abbott unveiled his Securing Texans proposals this past week, which aim to enhance school safety, protect Texas children, strengthen our border, combat crime and provide comprehensive care to victims of sex crimes and trafficking, […]

By Cal Thomas   Most people accept the notion that politicians don’t always tell the truth. Some lies are harmless enough; others more consequential. Lyndon Johnson skirted the truth when he promised during the 1964 presidential campaign not to send any more American troops to fight a land war in Southeast Asia. He knew then that […]

By Washington Examiner It appears increasingly clear that the proposed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline project is being studied to death as President Obama dithers over whether to approve it. The massive project to move Canadian oil to American refineries should already be under construction, but the president can’t decide whether to pander to Big […]

By Byron York There’s no doubt the vast majority of Republicans in Congress would repeal Obamacare if they could. Most GOP “alternative” bills begin with a clause to repeal the Affordable Care Act before proceeding to outline new policies to put in its place. Of course, GOP lawmakers don’t have any hope of actually repealing the […]

Cow/calf risk management; beef sustainable main topics Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (Fort Worth, Texas) – Registration is open for the 20th Annual TSCRA School for Successful Ranching. The school is scheduled April 4 in conjunction with the Cattle Raisers Convention April 4-6 in San Antonio, Texas.

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds Texas families to enroll their children in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® and avoid future increases in tuition and required fees at Texas public colleges and universities. The current enrollment period for the state’s prepaid college tuition program ends Feb. 28.

Texas Insider Report: WSHINGTON, D.C. – “Collin County hospitals provide the highest quality patient care, and are a major economic engine in our community.  I feel deeply honored to receive this prestigious endorsement,” said Cong. Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-TX) while announcing the endorsement of HOSPAC, the Texas Hospital Association’s state political action committee.