The Science of Happiness

Are you happy? Many people say they feel happier during the holidays. But I'm not happy. Democrats and Republicans keep voting for bigger government. Few people accept the idea that government that governs least -- governs best. It makes me sad.

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Capital Highlights

Most Texas pregnancy deaths preventable A long-awaited state report concludes most pregnancy- related deaths in Texas in 2019 were preventable and disproportionately affected Black women.

It Is Far Past Time to Fix Immigration

We need good immigrants, not a human rights disgrace at our southern border. When the 118th Congress convenes on Jan. 3, members of the House and Senate will reach a fork in the road.

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Retiring senator named Secretary of State Retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has been named the next secretary of state by Gov. Greg Abbott. She replaces John Scott, who announced his resignation effective at year’s end.

A ‘Word in Wood’ Testimony

Not until his later years did Rev. Jerry Neill have the time needed to hone his woodcarving skills, but when he did, he was relentless, turning out small art objects that soon cluttered his workshop.

Black Guns Matter

We know about Black Lives Matter. My new video is about a group called Black Guns Matter.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Patrick lays out legislative priorities Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined his goals for the upcoming legislative session, calling them “general concepts,” according to the Austin American-Statesman.

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Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Changes urged in funding community colleges A report submitted to state leaders ahead of the 88th legislative session’s opening in January urges lawmakers to develop “an innovative new model” to fund community colleges.