Near the end of each Texas legislative session come deadlines to pass bills on second and third reading, which kill countless pieces of legislation. This year, several high-profile Republican priorities died to these procedural stopping points. #txlege thetexan.news/state/legislat…

🚨🚨🚨 Right now, taxpayer-funded libraries across Texas have sexually explicit books placed in sections specifically for minors. These books don’t just have vague allusions and references to sex, but have graphic depictions of sexual conduct. No child should be given such filth

NEW…Daniel Alders and 38 other Texas GOP lawmakers ask Greg Abbott to ADD legislation to his special session agenda that will keep sexplicit books out of the kids’ section of public libraries. “This issue should not be left waiting for another two years.” #TXLege ⤵️

To better understand our community’s water supply and local impact on the greater East Texas water supply, my staff and I toured CityofTyler’s Lake Palestine Water Treatment facility earlier this week. Thanks to the City for a comprehensive overview, and the work they do 24/7 to

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I’d heard that Sam Houston was tall, but I didn’t realize he was this tall

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REDACTED #90: The Last One "I am coming up on three years in the Austin office, but instead of an anniversary, my time here is coming to an end." "The Texan, its founder Konni Burton, and the entire team took a chance on a random guy from California with no journalistic

Without the Oxford comma, your Christmas is bound to be a disappointment.

Today is my last The Texan, the place that brought me to Texas and this wonderfully chaotic world of politics. First and foremost, thank you to Konni Burton and Phil Burton for bringing me on board and for taking me under their wing; best bosses I've ever had. Second,

I'm excited to launch Texas Bullpen! Along with Jonathan Richie and Cassi Schredder, we will break down #txlege politics every day direct to your inbox. Check it out: texasbullpen.com

Incredible! I expect to see all of these Democrats speaking in support of my bill next session addressing sexually explicit books in our public libraries. TIA for the support. #txlege

My new piece in Texas Public Policy Foundation The Cannon "Islamism, Texas, and the Unholy Alliance" "It’s now been well established that Qatar and its government have taken an offensive approach to infuse itself with American academia. Questions concerning its past and present ties with Hamas and the

Today, our Government Reform and Oversight Coalition officially launched with a clear mission: to combat the forces that are driving runaway local spending, undermining property tax relief, and protecting an unaccountable education cartel that profits at taxpayers’ expense.

There’s lots to say about Sam Houston’s place in Texas history this Independence Day. But after months digging into his life, I’m struck by something oft overlooked: how he went from “Big Drunk” to devoted to God. Here’s the story you might not know: danieljfriend.com/2026/03/02/fro…

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What on earth is this? Whatever it is, it's not the Gospel. If you're a Christian, you know that we as human beings are all fallen, that we are without hope and dead in our sins without the saving work of Christ. It's not about being white. It's not about being masculine. In

*goes for a morning run near the Capitol* Stranger: Hey, I wouldn't keep going that way. A guy down the street just chased me with a machete. Austin is such a lovely city. Remind me to stay closer to the Capitol complex next time.

"Nothing in you that has not died will ever be raised from the dead. Look for yourself, and you will find in the long run only hatred, loneliness, despair, rage, ruin, and decay. But look for Christ and you will find Him, and with Him everything else thrown in." - C.S. Lewis,

Five years ago, I traveled to Washington to be interviewed for "The Story of Everything," a documentary that explores the origins of the universe and humanity. I had no idea how it would turn out, but from the trailer it looks incredible. (Btw, that's my voice in the trailer