In the April 13th run-off for the Texas Supreme Court, Place 3, the Empower Texans PAC is pleased to announce the endorsement of Rick Green. Read More»

Check here all night for our updated analysis on the election returns. The polls close at 7 p.m. and reports won't begin until 15 to 30 minutes later. Read More»

On Feb. 24, 1836, after 24 hours of cannon bombardment, William Travis penned a letter from inside the Alamo addressed to all Texans and Americans. In it he, pledged to "never surrender or retreat." The Alamo fell to Santa Anna's forces on March 6, with Travis remaining true to his word. We re-print today his letter. Read More»

State Sen. Ogden’s re-election was endorsed today by the political action arm of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, the Empower Texans PAC. Read More»

Railroad Commission Chairman Victor Carrillo was endorsed today by the state’s leading taxpayer advocacy organization’s political action arm for his ongoing work in driving agency efficiency and promoting sound energy policy. Read More»

Today the Empower Texans PAC announced another round of legislative primary endorsements, adding to the 61 legislative races announced last week. Read More»

The Empower Texans PAC is pleased to announce our first round of endorsements for primary elections. The PAC does not necessarily endorse in every race. This is not a final list of endorsements; other races are still being considered. Read More»

Earlier today Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his decision to refuse to apply for the federal “Race to the Top” grant program. The president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Michael Quinn Sullivan, praised the course of action, saying it protects Texas’ children and taxpayers. Read More»

Responding to news reports today that State Rep. Carl Isett of Lubbock will not be seeking re-election, the president of Empower Texans / Texans for Fiscal Responsibility said the state's taxpayers are losing a true champion in the Legislature.
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Voters: Election A Win-Win For Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – In a poll conducted by Wilson Research Strategies on behalf of Empower Texans, 65 percent of Republican primary voters say they consider re-electing Rick Perry as governor a double-win: Perry keeps working successful in Austin and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison continues her fight in Washington. Read More»