Judges have argued that more courts are needed to address the case backlog in Harris County.
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Austin ISD Buses Kids to LGBT Parade
Advocates highlight the need for school choice as school staff, children, and families ride school buses to the Austin “Pride parade” this weekend.
Williamson County Elections Administrator Resigns
No reason was given for why Chris Davis resigned after eight years on the job.
Illegal Alien Housing Community Strains Local Resources
Cleveland ISD is starting the upcoming school year with six new schools and more than 12,400 students—double the student population of just three years ago.
Texas Teacher Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Daughter
Former Hughes Springs ISD girls’ volleyball coach Aaron Marshall was convicted of nine felony sex crimes against a child.
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Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Endorses ‘Equity’ and Disparages Concerned Parents
“The truth is that black, brown, and poor kids in this country do not get the education they deserve because we’re in a system that wasn’t built for us.”
North Texas School Official Caught Using District Plane for Family Trip
Granbury ISD residents question if the assistant superintendent violated ethics policies by using taxpayer resources for personal gain.
Frisco ISD Doubles Down on ‘LGBTQIA+’ Restroom Policies
The Dallas suburb school district says despite new policy, it will continue letting “transgender” students use opposite-sex bathrooms.
Texas State Rep.-elect Files Legislation to ‘Buy Down’ Property Taxes
Ninety percent of the $27 billion in excess revenue would go toward “buying down” the school portion of Texans’ property tax bills.
Collin County DA Greg Willis Responds to ‘Lawsuit Full of Lies’
“The truth is on our side, and the rule of law will win the day.”
Texas Lawmakers Want to Secure the Power Grid
“Securing our power grid is of utmost importance.”
Keller ISD Trustees Protect Kids From Gender Ideology
“Our public schools are for education, not indoctrination.”
Sara Gonzales Calls on Plano City Council to Protect Children
“There is no such thing as a family-friendly drag show, and exposing young children to this type of sexual deviancy is child abuse.”
Plano ISD Refuses to Disclose Taxpayer Money Spent Boosting Billion-Dollar Bonds
The lack of transparency further undermines trust in the district’s officials.
City of Amarillo to Appeal Civic Center Lawsuit Decision
Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson announced the City of Amarillo will appeal the decision in the civic center debt issuance lawsuit.
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Countywide Polling Approved for Harris County
After a few contentious hearings, countywide polling places have been approved in Harris County.
Lawmakers Aim to Eliminate Conflict of Interest for County Appraisers
Lewisville Mayor Rudy Durham, who is also Denton County’s chief appraiser, claims conflict-of-interest legislation targets him and harms voters. Denton’s appraisal district is in the midst of a public integrity investigation.
Amarillo Mayor Nelson Lobbies Against Property Tax Reform Bill
Nelson travels to Austin again to oppose key component of property tax reform.
City Hall at Standstill Over Employee Dispute
Houston City Council is at a standstill over an incoming class of firefighter cadets.
Dallas County Moves Forward On Countywide Voting Centers
Commissioner J.J. Koch expresses concern about Dallas’ ability to adopt new voting program.
State Rep. Running for Dallas Mayor Proposes Anti-Corruption Law
Democrat State Rep. Eric Johnson says the affordable housing tax credit program “has become the mother’s milk of political corruption in Dallas.”
Travis County Judge Supports More Power for Officials, Not Citizens
Why is the judge opposed to giving citizens more power over their taxes?
Democrat State Representative Sued For Unpaid Property Taxes
Dallas-area State Rep. Victoria Neave said to owe over $50,000 in back property taxes.
Lubbock Taxpayers Have Advocates in New County Commissioners
Bucking the status quo, two newly elected Lubbock county commissioners testified in support of property tax reform at the Capitol.
North Texas Water Wars
Kelleher and Moates are running to unseat the establishment at historically secret Trinity River Water District Board.