A Travis County Democrat ruled the election security legislation would cause irreparable injury to Harris County.
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Texas Coronavirus Update: Estimated Recoveries Up 30 Percent
There have been nearly 175,000 recoveries, compared to 3,958 deaths, among Texas’ 29 million citizens.
Fort Worth Schools to Start In-Person and Online Classes This Fall
“We believe the best place for a child to learn is in the classroom with a teacher.”
Canyon ISD Trustees Appoint New Board Member
Matt Parker is selected to replace longtime Canyon ISD Trustee Jim Murphy.
College Democrats Don’t Condemn Threats of Violence Against Conservatives
Democrat coalition’s new strategy is to isolate conservative student organization at University of North Texas, which they hope will “virtually silence them.”
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Flint Announces Bid for 401st District Court
Attorney and former county GOP chair George Flint joins list of Republican candidates running for open Collin County bench.
Major Tea Party Group Opposes Conroe ISD Bond
“Let’s stop putting maintenance on the credit card.”
Montgomery County Tea Party Opposes Conroe ISD Bond
Tea party urges voters to oppose a massive tax hike.
Harlingen Citizen Continues Fighting City’s Tax Hike in Court
Former city commissioner Robert Leftwich alleges the city violated the Texas Open Meetings Act and denied citizens a chance make their voices heard.
Staff Blog: Why Are Keller Teachers Asking for Supplies?
With increases in property tax bills, revenues per student, and more funding from Austin, why are Keller teachers having to ask others to buy supplies for their classrooms?
Controversy Grows Over Midland School Bond
As voting continues for the $569 million Midland school bond, division and controversy grow among those on both sides of the initiative.
Reviewing Amarillo’s 2020 Tax Bill
Amarillo-area residents will see property taxes increase in 2020 as local governments raise rates.
Amarillo City Council Gives Special Perks to Hand-Picked Corporation
The council’s special deal includes a $1.5 million grant and 100 percent tax abatement.
Pro-Bond School Vendors Profited Off School Taxpayer Debt
School vendors who made over $31 million from a North Texas school district’s 2014 bond have positioned themselves to cash in again from the district’s $315 million bond election.
State Taking Action on Austin Homelessness
After the Austin City Council refused to protect public safety, the state is now stepping in.
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The Education Debt Industrial Complex
Spring means it’s bond season in Texas. May brings warmer weather and the opportunity to further indenture...
Educrat “Rolling Polling” Scam Exposed
The Dallas Morning News’ recent article cited the “overwhelming” voter approval of historically large bond...
When Surrender is Not ‘Selfless’
Yesterday, at a University of Texas Regents meeting, Regent Alex Cranberg compared legislative and media...
Billions in New Debt, Over 90% of Voters Silent
Historically, turnout in Texas’ political primaries has languished in the single-digits. The 2014 cycle was...
All Aboard the Debt Train
Texas now has the second-highest local debt per person in the nation.
Liberals Target Crowley ISD
We’ve cited the efforts by Battleground Texas to “turn Texas blue” by contesting every election possible,...
Gears: The Crony That Won’t Quit
The Dallas Morning News released a soft-ball piece on Irving’s Mayoral race between the incumbent, Beth Van...
Conservative Groups Decry Legislative Intimidation
Eight Leaders Come Together to Defend Constitutional Rights AUSTIN, Texas – This morning, leaders from eight...
Cruz: Oppose “Pernicious Laws” Attacking Political Speech
U.S. Sen Ted Cruz issued a statement earlier today decrying legislative action in Texas similar to rules...
TRWD Censures Colleague, Stickland & Others Protest
Over the last decade, the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) has attracted a barrage of scrutiny from...