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With his election as Texas attorney general, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn planted the seeds of conservatism. Gov. Greg Abbott used his tenure to cultivate them into an aggressive strain of right-wing activism aimed at driving the nation’s courts and laws to the right.
Signs that read, “County Maintenance Begins” are typically met with dreaded anticipation of potholes and uneven pavement — but not on one stretch of unincorporated road in northwest Tarrant County. The pristine asphalt that runs parallel to Jacksboro Highway is freshly painted and bordered by carefully manicured
After 20 years, the state’s most lucrative corporate welfare program comes to an end. Oil and gas, manufacturing, and other industries have been clear that Chapter 313 must continue, but in an unexpected twist, the program ran into heavy resistance this legislative session. AP Photo/Eric Gay After 20 years, the state’s most lucrative corporate welfare program comes to an end. Oil and gas, manufacturing, and other industries have been clear that Chapter 313 must continue, but in an unexpected twist, the program ran into heavy resistance this legislative session. AP Photo/Eric Gay Justin Mi...