Wright beat his Democrat opponent by securing 53.3 percent of the total vote. More than 73 percent of voters in the district cast their ballot early.
Ross Kecseg
Fake Republicans Are What’s Wrong With the GOP
There’s a big difference between Republicans having a “big tent” philosophy, and outright switching tents.
Suzanne Blackstone: “Golden” Example of Leadership
Suzanne Blackstone’s resume as a community volunteer is too long to list. A past president of the venerable Golden Corridor Republican Women – an organization covering Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties – she now serves as the group’s VP of Legislation. But perhaps...
Plano Chamber President: Our Members Want Higher Taxes
During public testimony this week, Jamee Jolly claimed the chamber’s member businesses support the city’s proposed property tax increase.
Hundreds of Thousands Are Illegally Registered to Vote in Texas
A coalition of conservative leaders is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to take immediate action to ensure election integrity in November’s elections.
Both Parties Agree on Key Property Tax Reforms
With Democrats and Republicans agreeing on ending both “Robin Hood” and property tax carve-outs, Texas lawmakers have no excuse for failing to act in 2019.
City Staff is Down in Fort Worth, But Property Taxes Are Up
Unlike most cities, Fort Worth has reduced its staff by more than six percent over ten years, despite a population increase of 24 percent.
City of Plano Raises Property Taxes 36 Percent in Recent Years
City officials have raised taxes dramatically on residents, despite a growing tax base driven by new commercial development.
A Plan to Repeal the “Robin Hood” Property Tax
Enacting a four-percent limit on the growth of the state’s budget would generate enough surplus funds to phase out the unpopular tax in 10 years.
Frisco Mayor Lashes Out at PGA Deal Coverage
Jeff Cheney has threatened to sue Texas Scorecard to uncover sources for coverage related to his alleged conflict-of-interest.