Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare and Keller Mayor Armin Mizani say it’s time to replace Chief Appraiser Jeff Law.
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School Board President: Board Previously Approved Parts of “Socialist” Plan
Parents vindicated after alleging elements of a radical leftist cultural plan were being implemented over their objection.
Christian School Threatens Legal Action Against Cameron County
Laguna Madre Christian Academy is fighting a county order that delays the start of in-person instruction for both public and private schools.
Why Are Democrat Austin Officials Hellbent on Killing Children?
One city council member said more abortions will make Austin a “safer and better place to live.”
Collin County Slams State’s Bad Coronavirus Data
Judge Chris Hill says the county is “100 percent certain” the numbers reported by Texas DSHS are not accurate.
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Staff Blog: Life-Saving Judge’s Intervention Absolutely Necessary
Tarrant District Court Judge Alex Kim’s intervention saved 9-month-old Tinslee Lewis, but that wouldn’t have been necessary if the Texas Legislature had repealed the unjust 10-day-rule this year.
Grassroots Rock Tarrant Property Tax Election
Efforts led by Chandler Crouch to bring taxpayers more representation to the Tarrant Appraisal Board resulted in three newcomers being elected.
Commentary: Austin City Council is Bleeding Us Dry
City hall’s high taxes and foolish decisions are ruining Austin.
Dallas County Primary Fights Set for 2020
Democrats field candidates in every race; eight have no Republican challengers.
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.
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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...
Midland County and School Board Talk Taxes
In the petroleum-rich town of Midland, TX, the fluctuation of oil prices and population numbers weigh...