County Judge Chris Hill cast the lone vote against the proposed tax hike, one of the largest in county history.
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Is a School District Disregarding Parents on Controversial LGBTQ Plan?
Parents confront their school board on allegations that the school is implementing a controversial pro-LGBTQ plan without approval.
Republican Mike Lee Named Dallas District Court Judge
Republicans now have two district judges in Democrat Dallas County.
Texas Coronavirus Update: Over 405,000 Recoveries
Tragically, 9,983 have died from the Chinese coronavirus.
GOP Grassroots Choose John Browning as Dallas Court of Appeals Nominee
Republican precinct chairs from six North Texas counties chose Browning as the party’s nominee to replace the late Justice David Bridges on the November ballot.
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Alarming Discrepancies Found in Midland Election
County officials’ attempt to reconcile bond election numbers uncovers more “missing” ballots and a mysterious ballot box.
Is A Democrat Running for Tarrant Republican Precinct Chair?
Vanessa Steinkamp looks to shore up Republican credentials in latest chapter of the conflict between the conservative and liberal camps in Colleyville.
Midland School District Spent Big on Controversial Bond Election
Records are just now being revealed that show the Midland Independent School District spent nearly $60,000 of taxpayer funds on election material that residents argue is unethical at best.
Republican Primary Field Grows in 13th District Race
The ballot is set in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry.
Collin County GOP Primary Draws Last-Minute Filers
In solid Republican Collin County, few GOP incumbents face primary challenges, but Democrats have fielded candidates in all state House and most district court races.
Commentary: Dang It All, It’s Still on My Bill!
Taxpayers are still paying the fine for Dallas County Schools, the biggest corruption scandal in Texas history.
Potter County Voters to See Packed Ballot in 2020
Local voters will have their say on who will take the reins in a county threatened with high taxes and debt.
Field of Candidates Finalized for West Texas Congressional Seat
A total of 11 candidates filed for the CD 11 vacancy in the 2020 GOP Primary Election to replace retiring Congressman Mike Conaway of Midland.
Austin City Council is the Grinch Who Stole Everyone’s Money
Why does the council keep taking so much from Austin families?
Out-of-Town Judge Taking Over Baby Tinslee Case
Texas Supreme Court assigns the 9-month-old baby’s case to out-of-town Judge Sandee Marion.
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Bayou City Lobbying For More Government
Taxpayer funded lobbying was a persistent theme throughout much of the 84th Legislative Session with the...
North Texas Cities: Top 20 Largest Debt Burdens
Cities primarily issue two forms of debt—tax and revenue supported bonds.
Grassroots Accountability Wins in Smith County
Tuesday marked a win for grassroots activists in East Texas, when the Smith County Commissioner’s Court...
North Texas Cities: Top 20 Highest Property Tax Burdens
The most egregious offender, Southlake, levies a property tax burden that’s more than four times higher than the two lowest cities—Haltom City and Watauga.
Houston Officials Hate Residential Tax Relief
For the second consecutive year Houstonians can expect to get a minor break on their property taxes....
Democrats Are Not Our Problem
Though many lawmakers are less than honest with their constituents when they return home from Austin, one of...
North Texas Cities: Top 20 Largest Bureaucracies
All but three cities with the highest number of staff are also among the top twenty highest spenders in North Texas.
Matt Stringer: A Diamond in the Rough for Liberty
“I have always been of the opinion that government should present the least amount of imposition on its citizens as possible.”
North Texas Cities: Top 20 Highest Spenders
Weatherford, Denton, Southlake, Garland and Grapevine top the list in spending per capita.
Houston Reforms
With the first three Houston mayoral debates completed, campaign rhetoric revolving around municipal reforms...