Jeff Law previously headed the Hood Central Appraisal District before moving to the Tarrant County job in 2008.
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Northwest Texas Government Approves Tax-Funded Perks for Water Bottling Company
A water bottling company is selected to receive tax perks from the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation.
Are Austin Officials Playing Questionable Number Games to Keep the City Shut Down?
Local officials are using questionable information—and changing their own rules—to keep the city shut down, prohibiting countless Austinites from making a living.
Citizens Defeat Special Deal for Democrat State Senator’s Son
City council sides with citizens and defeats push to build unwanted soccer fields under interstate.
Report: US Rep. Thornberry Won’t Commit to Supporting Trump for Re-Election
The outgoing congressman will not declare support for Trump after voters rejected his hand-picked successor—and instead favored a Trump-endorsed candidate—last month.
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Terry Wade: Energizing Collin County Conservatives
Wade’s enthusiasm, work ethic, and commitment to tea party principles make her a valued volunteer and respected leader within Collin County’s conservative circles.
Three Republicans Challenge Radical Central Texas Democrat State Lawmaker
Central Texas Republicans are seeking to reclaim Texas House District 45 from Democrat Rep. Erin Zwiener, who has continually voted against her own constituents.
Fort Worth Taxpayers Bailing Out Granger’s Panther Island?
With J.D. Granger’s boondoggle running out of money, Tarrant Regional Water District’s Jim Oliver is saddling local taxpayers with more debt to keep the project alive.
State Law: Cost is No Concern for Texas School Bonds
Keller School District Bond Committee meeting reveals that a Texas law is empowering government vendors at the expense of taxpayers.
Questionable Actions Taint Midland Bond Election
Both the pro- and anti-bond PACs plan to contest the election in court after opening the Midland “mystery box” revealed 836 missing ballots.
Retiring Cedar Park Principal Takes Parting Shots at Trump
The principal’s Twitter feed has since been removed from the school’s website homepage.
Midland Elections Commission to Review Elections Administrator After Box of Ballots Found
The Midland County Elections Commission has announced a meeting this Friday to discuss and take action on the Elections Administrator.
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.
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Two Tax Hikes on Midland’s Horizon?
In West Texas, tax increases seem to be the most popular narrative of local public officials as of late....
Stan Cole, Jr. : A True Public Servant
“I have grown very tired of seeing candidates who promise everything and deliver little.”
Astrobond
Once called the “8th Wonder of the World,” the Houston Astrodome now sits desolate and decaying in the...
Mayor Price, Judge Whitley Oppose Property Tax Reform
Self-described "conservative" local politicians joined forces with liberals last week to oppose lower taxes...
Road Bond: For Better or For Worse
At the introduction of the Montgomery County road bond a few months ago, County Judge Craig Doyal stated...
Metroplex 2015 Endorsements
The Metroplex bureau of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is pleased to present local government endorsements...
Time to End Taxpayer-Funded Government Campaigns
Ambiguity in the Texas Election Code currently allows local governments to cleverly disguise political...
Keller Bureaucrat Pushes for Higher Taxes, Debt
In order to help pass his school bond package last fall, Keller ISD Superintendent Dr. Randy Reid publicly...
Montgomery County Moving Forward On Bond Package
Montgomery County residents are calling it the most divisive political issue they have seen in a long time....
Planned Parenthood Facility Skirting the Law
On Wednesday April 1st, concerned citizens in San Antonio will be flooding city council chambers to demand...