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TCR Comment: A recent editor of The Economist went into details about the public pension crisis facing our states and local governments, including Texas.

The GOP legislative caucus Monday voted overwhelmingly for Speaker Joe Straus. One of his opponents, Warren Chisum, endorsed Straus and on Tuesday, the House elected Straus overwhelmingly.

There is much to be thankful for this year. A conservative resurgence is occurring in the land as citizens are waking up to the false promises of liberalism.

TCR has watched with interest the developments in the Texas Speaker’s race since the great GOP victory in November.

With Harris County, Texas leading the way the GOP tsunami swamped every Democrat in its path.

The Houston Chronicle’s editorial board endorsements used to command respect. It used to be the entire high command that met with candidates and the endorsements were taken seriously and were intellectually consistent.

36 days is all the time left until the November election. This cycle, you, your friends, your colleagues and your like-minded neighbors, need to turn out and vote this year for the principled conservative candidates, which in Texas this year are Republican, top to bottom.

Recently Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Leo Vasquez blew the whistle on ACORN wannabe “Houston Votes” for submitting up to 25,000 incorrect voter applications.

Normally, when evaluating party performance, one looks at how the top of the ticket performs, but TCR says throw that conventional wisdom to the wind.

Recently Eli Lehrer of the Heartland Institute analyzed Texas economic success under Governor Rick Perry, here are a few highlights.