NEWS
The Pathway to Party Unity
Christians are called to seek unity, but an alarming trend has emerged in Montgomery County that mirrors Republican behavior across our state and nation. Rather than standing up for what’s right even when it’s hard, Republicans are looking the other way in the name of “unity.”
Legislation passes to protect Texas kids
Due to outcry from voters, Texas was able to pass a strong bill aimed at getting sexually explicit reading materials out of our children’s libraries and a bill to ban the practice of drag queen performances for children…
Texans stepping up to support Conservative warrior Ken Paxton
A growing number of voters are calling for all Republicans who voted for impeachment, including Speaker Dade Phelan, to be primaried and removed from office next year. This call is being heard…
Election Integrity gets stymied in House committee
The MCRP Legislative Committee tracked several wins in the category of Election Integrity. Many bills that passed the Senate died in the House Elections Committee when the Committee Chair essentially shut down the committee toward the end of the regular session…
Governor Abbott signs fentanyl legislation into law
Gov. Abbott signed four pieces of legislation today to combat the fentanyl crisis. The new laws will educate young Texans on the dangers of fentanyl, provide more NARCAN to colleges and universities, and make it possible to prosecute fentanyl deaths as murder…
The Color Guard
The month of June has been overrun by new flags that seek to divide, not unite, Americans, but the Stars-and-Stripes is an all-inclusive symbol that does not discriminate on the basis of religion, sex, race, national origin, disability, education, or money…
Recap of the 88th Regular Legislative Session
The Texas Legislature wrapped up its regular session on May 29. The MCRP Legislative Committee has been following the action and put together an analysis of the session’s activity, the results, and what it all means for Montgomery County voters…
Texas Legislative Special Sessions: Sanity or Insanity?
Governor Abbott called a Special Legislative Session to address property tax relief and border security, but the House adjourned after just one day, leaving these issues hanging in the balance. The Senate remains in session…
Governor Abbott appoints John Scott as Interim Attorney General of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed former Texas Secretary of State John Scott as the interim Attorney General of Texas…
Governor Abbott announces immediate Special Session agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first of multiple Special Sessions of the Texas Legislature and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 9 pm on Mon., May 29…
Lt. Governor issues statement on Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement today after the Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton were delivered to the Texas Senate…
Texas House votes to impeach AG Paxton despite major pushback from Conservatives
The Texas House voted 121-23 today for the impeachment resolution against Attorney General Ken Paxton, proving they can really move on something when it’s actually important to them…
Call Your State Rep. To Urge a Vote Against AG Paxton Impeachment
Speaker Dade Phelan and his team are joining with Democrats in an attempt to bring down the most effective Attorney General in the nation with a likely vote for impeachment in the Texas House this afternoon…
Take Action! HB 7: Death of Border Security Bill Likely
Take Action! Proponents of border security are trying to graft important elements onto the only remaining border bill, HB 7, to try to save the effort and secure our border. Vote may happen today!
Republican Party of Texas Legislative Priorities Report, Final Actions Needed
The Texas Legislature is drawing to a close and we need your help to get three bills over the finish line…
Update and Call to Action: HB 900, bill to ban porn in school libraries being considered today
Take action! The Reader Bill to address the problem of pornographic materials in our children’s schools is being watered down and amended to put the matter in the hands of Texas education bureaucrats…
House passes ban of child gender modification
It’s been a long, hard road, but at last we have a victory in the fight to stop the chemical and surgical gender modification of children in Texas…
Call To Action! Election Integrity Bills Stalled
Urge the House Elections Committee to vote the bills to protect our elections out of their committee. Contact your State Senator and Representative and tell them you want to see legislation passed to protect our elections!
HB 20 Update: Sent to State Affairs to Resolve Point of Order
While an endless stream of illegal immigrants cross the border and our Texas National Guard stands in the breach, our legislators in the House are arguing over the wording of a bill designed to help protect us from the incursion…
Republican Party of Texas Legislative Priorities Report
Take Action! We have three weeks left in the legislative session, and many Legislative Priority bills are getting close to the Governor’s desk. They are also at risk of sudden death…