In 2011, an open record request by the Denton-Record Chronicle revealed the City of Denton paid “hush money” to at least five terminated employees.
Ross Kecseg
Cities Raise Property Taxes to Fund Non-Essential Projects
The City of Irving is a stereotypical example of fiscal imprudence.
Federal Court Suspicious of SEC Claims In Paxton Case
According to long-standing legal precedence, if the SEC levied identical charges against a registered broker, they would have no case.
Huffines: Abolish Redundant and Costly Education Bureaucracy
In addition to the fact DCS does not educate a single child, Huffines cites its high cost, poor performance, inefficiency, and the existence of better alternatives as reasons to shut it down.
United Frisco Voters Defeat Tax Hike
Fortunately for taxpayers, Frisco ISD’s decision to call a special election for their purpose to raise property taxes backfired.
AG Investigating Voting Abnormalities in Tarrant County Elections
Election Administrator Frank Phillips disclosed the investigation was the result of a complaint filed by Aaron Harris of Direct Action Texas. Only the first of several astonishing revelations.
Among No-Income Tax States, Texas Has the Highest Property Taxes
On average, “no-income tax” states impose roughly identical property tax bills on homeowners when compared to the average among states with a personal income tax.
Citizens Organize Against Frisco ISD’s Historic Property Tax Increase
The Frisco United PAC – a grassroots organization funded by parents and taxpayers – recently published a video detailing FISD’s “excessive compensation” packages and “top heavy” nature.
Lone Republican Fights Dallas Democrats on Property Tax Increase
While Democrats are fighting over how much to raise taxes – and their own salaries – Republican Commissioner Mike Cantrell is fighting for a political compromise—to keep government the same size.
Outgoing DCGOP Chair Levies Serious Allegations Against Sessions
Following his resignation last month, the outgoing chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party has offered a scathing rebuke to a GOP congressman. Mark Montgomery, who resigned in July, describes Pete Sessions as a “career politician” who put his own reelection...