As deadlines for passing legislation approach, Texas lawmakers take up election integrity bills in public hearings this week.
Erin Anderson
Texas to End Forced Annexation Statewide
Lawmakers pass a bill extending property rights protection to all Texans.
Debt Wins Big on Local Ballots
Metroplex residents voted themselves higher property tax bills by approving most city and school district debt propositions on their May 4 ballots.
Dallas Mayor and Council Candidates Head to Runoffs
Mayoral candidates Eric Johnson and Scott Griggs will compete in a runoff election on June 8.
Forced Annexation Bans Approved in More Texas Counties
Voters in Ellis and Montague passed countywide bans on involuntary annexation as lawmakers consider legislation to eliminate the practice statewide.
Allen ISD Voters Reject District’s $422M Debt Plan
Local taxpayers sent a message to the school district that they are taxed enough already.
Local Election Results: Dallas County
Results of May 4, 2019, local elections in Dallas County.
Local Election Results: Collin County
Results of May 4, 2019, local elections in Collin County.
Laura Hester: Fighting for What’s Right
“I had no idea what just that one step would lead to,” says the Parker County mom-turned-property rights advocate.
Taxpayer Alert: Is Debt on Your May Ballot?
Taxed enough already? Higher property tax burdens may be on your May 4 local election ballot in the form of millions in new tax-supported debt.