The indictment was unsealed mere days before Gov. Abbott pushed DPS off the sidelines.
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Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
Between legislative pressure and citizens pushing back against casinos, gambling advocates face an uphill battle.
Why Is the Texas Lottery Commission Hiding Details of a $1M Payout?
In 2023, the commission sent $1 million to China; now, it’s hiding the details.
Analysis: Property Tax Rates Drop While Values Surge in Washington County
Increasing appraisals frequently zero out any benefit property owners receive from a decreased or held-in-check rate.
Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas
Texas’ anti-SLAPP law protecting citizens from frivolous lawsuits is under threat.
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Analysis: Jeff Davis County Lowers Tax Rates Across the Board
Taxing entities in the stargazing county lowered rates from 2019 to 2022.
Analysis: Texas Senators Drop a Neutron Bomb on the Texas Lottery Commission
The Texas Lottery appears to have taken part in a money laundering operation, but Executive Director Ryan Mindell doesn’t seem to care.
Analysis: The $1M Lottery Jackpot Texas Sent to China
Texas is the Wild West of lottery ticket printing and payouts under Gary Grief and Ryan Mindell.
Analysis: Victoria County Residents Face Varied Outcomes in Recent Property Tax Shifts
Two outliers stick out in a county with relatively steady taxation over three years.
Betting Beyond Borders: Lottery.com To Sell Texas Lottery Tickets in Europe and Africa?
A company with a history of selling tickets abroad announces a renewed international push.
Analysis: Maybe the Dallas Mavericks Will Move to China?
The Mavericks majority owner, a Chinese casino operator, infuriated Texas fans.
Analysis: Property Values Soar in Uvalde County, Mostly Outpacing Tax Rate Cuts
While a couple of taxing entities in Uvalde County held tax bills steady, some rate reductions failed to deliver relief.
Aggressive Lottery Ticket Offers Join Ongoing Texas Lottery Controversies
Questions continue to rise as more light is shone on the Texas Lottery Commission and the state lottery.
Analysis: Who’s Raising and Lowering Taxes in Upton County?
Upton County property tax rates are a mixed bag of cuts and hikes over a three-year period.
Texas Racing Commission Faces Continued Scrutiny
A recent audit uncovered several issues with financial management at the commission.
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Analysis: The Tax Situation in the Border County of Zapata
There’s one major outlier in the data of this tiny border county.
Analysis: Vote for Speaker is the Vote on School Choice
Rump Republican Dustin Burrows’ candidacy is being driven by opponents of Gov. Greg Abbott’s education initiative.
Analysis: ProPublica and the Houston Chronicle Continue Deception Around Tragic Deaths
Medical malpractice is not the result of pro-life laws.
Analysis: Tiny County Sees Massive Tax Swing From 2019 to 2022
Loving County provides a snapshot of taxing trends in Texas.
Analysis: Texas Medical Board Hides Its Unethical Actions From Texans
The TMB is hiding its latest harassment of Dr. Mary Talley Bowden.
Analysis: 60 Minutes Taps Abortion All-Star to Peddle False Information About Texas Medical Training
The lies are in service of abortion propaganda, so it’s unlikely anyone will be fired.
Analysis: Taxing Trends in Rusk County Include Significant Changes
A taxing entity is accused of rigging an election to increase its rate.
Lethal Medical Negligence Misrepresented by Media
Why are pro-abortion activists lying about fatal medical malpractice?
Analysis: Secret Ballots Are Anti-Citizen
Austin and DC use the same tactics to keep power and subvert voters.
Analysis: School Choice Continues Winning Streak
Will Gov. Abbott and House Republicans keep playing games?