As average voters appear increasingly hesitant to approve new local debt, a revised, “quiet” election strategy appears to be underway.
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Shackelford Becomes 7th County in Texas To Outlaw Abortion and Abortion Trafficking
The ordinance outlawing abortion and abortion trafficking was passed unanimously by the county commissioners court.
The Silence Is the Statement: UNT’s Public Endorsement of a Double Standard
Picking and choosing when to act—and whom to protect—undermines the credibility of the entire institution.
Y’All Answered: Collecting Union Dues
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Houston ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment: Incentive To Obey
Empowering, not demeaning teachers helps to achieve student success.
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Y’All Answered: Defunding Woke Universities
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
City of Mullin Outlaws Abortion Trafficking, Becomes 54th Sanctuary City for the Unborn in Texas
Mullin is the first city in Mills County to pass such an ordinance.
Melissa ISD Seeks $1.2B Bond Approval in May 3 Election
A taxpayer advocate’s take.
Texas Need Not Give in to the Demands of Communist China
Texas is for Texans, not for Communist China.
The Countywide Polling Place Program Undermines Texas Election Integrity
Under the countywide system, ballots are intermingled across the entire county, necessitating a comprehensive countywide recount, no matter how small the race.
Y’All Answered: Docking Lawmakers’ Pay
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Democrat Wants to Supercharge the TEC’s Harassment Machine
The legislation gives this rogue agency new tools to punish political speech, all while insulating it from meaningful accountability.
This Time, Texas MUST Win!
Texas can ban communist China from buying land in the Lone Star State.
Y’All Answered: Banning THC in Texas?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Y’All Answered: SNAP for Snacks?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
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Is Public Education Underfunded in Texas?
The “underfunded” narrative is consistently used to justify local tax increases and calls for increased state funding while also being used to excuse low performance.
Y’All Answered: Future of the Lottery
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Dustin Burrows Is in a Position To Bring Republicans Together
I hope he takes it.
Hallettsville Residents Encourage Council To Adopt ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ Ordinance
The mayor has called for the ordinance to be placed on next month’s agenda for discussion and action.
Y’All Answered: Teacher Pay Raises
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Y’All Answered: Tax-subsidized Media
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Local Control: The Foundation of Good Government
Local government isn’t perfect, but it is accountable.
Texas Education Needs Reform, COVID-19 Policies Fueled Push for School Choice
I believe we need real reform, and those elected must stand up for it and against the tyranny that occurred during COVID-19.
Texas Must Deliver on School Freedom—No More Excuses
The people have spoken, and now state legislators must listen.
Pay Them to Go Away: A TEC Cautionary Tale of Katy Christian Magazine vs The Link Letter
Without meaningful reform, the Texas Ethics Commission will continue to target those least able to fight back while letting well-connected actors off the hook.