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So how much outrage is there? Here are some of the highlights.

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shock is reverberating through the halls of Congress, particularly after Wednesday’s Justice Dept. oversight hearing in the House Judiciary Committee where Att. Gen. Eric Holder denied knowledge of — and culpability in — the AP leak investigation. Far be it for us to complain about Congress making noise about press freedom & improper surveillance, but c’mon — it’s about darned time someone other than Congressional liberals like Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Zoe Lofgren stood up for protecting your Online Privacy.   Continue Reading.

By Jim Cardle

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Even as recently as last week, with just 14 days remaining in the 2013 Legislative Session, legislators in Austin were noticeably aware of the rapidly approaching deadlines through which their bills needed to move in order to have a chance of passing before the end of the Session. But some 10 days later, Senators & House Members say there is plenty for conservatives to like, not the least of which is a budget agreement House & Senate negotiators approved on Friday.   Continue Reading.

By House Speaker Joe Straus

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “In the coming 4-to-5 days, I expect the House to conclude a very successful session by taking the final votes necessary to address our state’s water needs, pass a balanced budget, improve public education, and make state government more transparent and efficient,” said Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (San Antonio) after Wednesday’s 130-16 House vote in favor of putting a Constitutional Amendment on November’s Ballot to provide for the creation of the State Water Implementation Fund.   Continue Reading.

By Mike Cavender

On the heels of the Justice Department’s seizure of telephone records involving AP reporters in four bureaus, now comes the revelation the DOJ had investigated the news-related activities of FOX News reporter James Rosen in another probe of classified leaks. Incredibly, the government suggested that Rosen was a “co-conspirator” for allegedly asking for information about a story. When did THAT become a crime?   Continue Reading.

By Lynn Woolley

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The biggest scandal in Washington is Benghazi.  No – the IRS affair. Lois Lerner, the woman in charge of targeting Tea Parties in the IRS says she’s innocent – but invokes her 5th Amendment right against self incrimination, so maybe, maybe not. Maybe it’s the emerging Dept. of Justice vendetta against the news media. Here’s what we know.   Continue Reading.

Saluting Heroes Together is a community-wide event to help honor the US Military

SAN ANTONIO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Memorial Day weekend, Walmart and Sam’s Club will celebrate the launch of the company’s commitment to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years during its Saluting Heroes Together event with Operation Homefront. This event is part of a nationwide series to help honor the brave men and women who have or are currently serving in our military and their families. Continue Reading.

By Sen. Donna Campbell

It’s hard to believe, but the last week of the 83rd Legislative Session has finally arrived. Friday involved a long day of budget negotiations between the House and the Senate. There will be many deadlines in the next few days. Continue Reading.

Bill still goes to Conference Committee

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – — The Senate passed a $600 million franchise tax cut for businesses in Texas and approved a permanent exemption for small businesses late Tuesday night. HB 500 would permanently raise the floor for the franchise tax to exempt businesses that make less than $1 million in revenue, up from the previous floor of $600,000. It would also implement a 2-year, 5% across the board tax cut for all businesses in Texas, regardless of size. Continue Reading.

BY Rep. Diane Patrick

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – After hearing from Arlington parents, teachers and school leaders, State Representative Diane Patrick (Arlington), worked to improve Senate Bill 1718 that would have established an additional layer of bureaucracy at the Texas Education Agency to assume control of local school campuses that have received an Academically Unacceptable rating for two or more years. Continue Reading.

By Rep. Cindy Burkett

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Legislature approved H.B. 424 by Representative Cindy Burkett (Sunnyvale), legislation that will protect group home residents by requiring the group home to notify their residents about registered sex offenders.

“Some of the most vulnerable citizens reside in group homes and it is the state’s obligation to ensure that this population remains safe.” Continue Reading.