AUSTIN -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick celebrated the inauguration of their third term of office together after handily winning re-election last November. “This time-honored...
Allred supports Child Tax Credit payments for those ‘especially hard hit’ by COVID-19
Beginning in July, low-to-moderate-income families with children are set to receive monthly payments of $250 or $300 through December as part of the American Rescue Plan to help those recovering...
Texas legislators have opportunity to move the needle of police reform
Since George Floyd’s death in May 2020, the calls for change to the criminal justice system and police accountability have been growing, and it looks like people are paying attention. Texas has its...
Leach praises House’s approval of bill ‘to prohibit any government official from ever closing our churches’
The Texas House has passed a constitutional amendment that prohibits government officials from closing down houses of worship, a move that brought praise from state Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Allen). Both...
Advocate on child welfare bill: ‘We are optimistic because a community-driven foster care model is the right approach for our community’
If the Texas House of Representatives does not approve SB 1896 before the end of the current legislative session, monitoring by a federal court could continue in perpetuity, according to a child...
Texas Central CEO tells Congressional committee Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail project is ‘ready to go’
Carlos Aguilar, the president and CEO of Texas Central, received praise from Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) after his recent testimony before the House Transportation Committee. Aguilar spoke about the...
Nelson celebrates bill’s passage: ‘Human trafficking does not discriminate’
As Texas ranks second-worst in the U.S. for human trafficking, a bill that would stonewall sex offenders from posting bond awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature. The Lone Star State has a system that...
By Trina Thomas | May 14, 2021
Dallas Express poll shows national support for smaller alternative to Biden’s infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden's infrastructure proposal has a price tag in the trillions, but few voters have independent perceptions and would prefer a more modest plan, according to results of a recent...
By Karen Kidd | May 13, 2021
Pledging ‘actual Republican leadership,’ Huffines to challenge governor in GOP primary
Despite having a large campaign war chest, Gov. Greg Abbott has drawn opposition for a third term from within his own party over criticism that he was too slow in reopening the state during...
‘That needs to change’: Dallas-Fort Worth homeschooled families could finally have opportunity to participate in public school extracurriculars
House Bill 547 could mean big things for Dallas' homeschooled children if the Senate approves. The bill, which cleared the Texas House this week and is also referred to as the University...
House unanimously advances ‘crucial bill that helps combat human trafficking’
Human trafficking is a problem that the Texas Legislature is taking seriously. On May 6, the Texas House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 315, which aims to curb human...
Rasmussen poll: Americans support private sector growth, less government control
Data from a national Scott Rasmussen poll show that a majority of Americans believes an emphasis on private sector jobs over government jobs is better for the U.S. economy. According to poll data...
By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2021
Rasmussen poll: U.S. voters divided on details of Biden’s infrastructure plan
A nationwide Rasmussen Media Group poll for the Dallas Express on President Biden’s infrastructure plan shows that 47% of voters are likely to support the plan with 35% of respondents...
By Brenna Dugan | May 5, 2021
Texas legislators ‘seek justice’ after Capitol staffer is allegedly drugged by lobbyist
The Texas House is grappling with a disturbing scandal after a lobbyist allegedly drugged a female staffer with a "date rape drug" during a recent meeting in downtown Austin. The staffer who came...
Retired Cal State Fullerton professor: Natural gas is best option for reliable energy in Texas
The announcement came as a surprise, even a shock to many people. On April 13, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asked Texans to conserve electricity use due to the grid nearing...
Leach, Rodriguez introduce ‘Lauren and CJ’s Law’ to increase sentence for intoxicated-manslaughter convictions
As Lauren and CJ Davis crossed the street to attend a Dallas Mavericks game in November 2015, an impaired driver hit the couple. CJ died at the scene, and Lauren was pronounced dead at the hospital....
Rasmussen poll shows support for voter ID requirement in Texas
Voter integrity legislation moving through the Texas Legislature has elicited charges of voter suppression and racism, as have other state-level election reform bills introduced in the wake of...
By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 21, 2021
Foundation urges rejection of $2 trillion infrastructure bill: ‘Americans aren’t clamoring for a Green New Deal’
President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure and economic recovery package is a bad idea and a poor investment, according to analysis from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Economist...
Q & A with Antonio (Twin) Harris, District 5 candidate for Fort Worth City Council
Question: Can you give us a little bit of background on yourself and why did you decide to run for city council? Answer: I am a longtime entrepreneur, and lifetime proud product of Fort...
By Sarah Downey | Apr 12, 2021
Arlington City Council candidate Rebecca Boxall: ‘I see opportunity everywhere’
Arlington City Council District 5 candidate Rebecca Boxall recently provided the following responses to a Dallas Express questionnaire: Question: Can you give us a little bit of background on...
Fort Worth mayoral candidate Daniel ‘DC’ Caldwell: ‘I am a seeker of consensus and common ground’
Fort Worth mayoral candidate Daniel "DC" Caldwell recently provided the following responses to a Dallas Express questionnaire: Question: Can you give us a little bit of background on yourself and...
