Four unnamed Dallas-based entities tried to “scrape every tweet ever made,” Musk alleges.
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Why Are Central Texas School Districts Raising Admin Salaries Right Now?
School boards are raising employees’ six-figure salaries—and forcing struggling or even jobless citizens to pay for it.
Decision on Democrat Candidate Son’s Boondoggle Delayed
Concerning revelations and needs of the local community dominated city council’s discussion of a state senator’s son’s proposal to build soccer fields under a highway.
Taxpayers Drive Dallas to Defeat High Tax-Hike Motion
Last year’s property tax reform is making the city council more accountable to the voters when it comes to writing their property tax bills.
Amid Economic Crisis, Austin Taxpayers Forced to Buy $8.75M Homeless Hotel
The Austin City Council spent nearly $9 million taxpayer dollars to buy a property valued at only $4.8 million.
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Greenville Proposes Over 22 Percent Tax Hike
Taxpayers in Greenville are facing a massive hike in their property tax bills from the city.
Commentary: Is Raising Coppell’s Property Tax Rate Necessary?
Taxpayers in Coppell face another tax hike even though the city admits it does not need the extra money.
Jon Bouche Announces Candidacy for Montgomery GOP Chair
Conservative leader Bouche announces primary challenge to longest-serving party chairman in Texas history.
UT Police Chief to Austin’s Mayor: Stop Allowing Homeless Camping Near Campus
Austin City Council recently passed a law allowing homeless persons to camp in public areas. The decision has caused a fiery commotion in the community.
Tax-Hiking County Judges Make More Than Abbott
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins are paid thousands more taxpayer dollars than Gov. Greg Abbott.
Taxpayers in Potter and Randall Counties Face Possible Tax Hikes
Amarillo-area residents could see higher property tax bills from proposed property tax rates in Potter and Randall counties.
Dale Inman Announces Campaign for Montgomery County Commissioner
Inman’s announcement brings the field of candidates vying to replace retiring Precinct 1 Commissioner Mike Meador up to three.
Fort Worth Councilman: “No” to Higher Property Tax Bills
Councilman Cary Moon says he’s a “no” vote on what would amount to a 5 percent property tax increase on the average homeowner.
Mission Plans Tax Hike
Tax hike comes as cities across Texas grapple with pro-taxpayer reform Senate Bill 2 coming into effect in 2020.
True Texas Project Board Calls for Bonnen and Burrows Resignation
The movement demanding Speaker Bonnen’s and State Rep. Burrows’ resignations continues to grow.
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Why Hide Your Voting Record?
Why are some liberal candidates hiding their records this election season? They seem to be avoiding a public...
Finding a Practical Way to Cut Spending Now
Today, the Texas Senate Finance Committee will meet to discuss whether changes need to be made to the...
Stealth Tax Elections – in September
Thanks to a quirk of the Texas Tax Code, there are some tax hikes on the ballot - in September! We have...
Sticking College Kids with Yet Another Mandate
I believe in vaccinations. I think it's a good idea to take precautionary measures against potentially...
Texas Red Tape Challenge Cuts to the Chase
It is not difficult to frame oneself as a cost-cutting conservative using a few budget tricks. Move money...
Lubbock County judge switches to tax-hiker, that’s the embarrassment
Wednesday morning, after reading Lubbock County Judge Tom Head’s comments about an Obama-lead U.N. invasion,...
Medicaid Fraud Worse than Common Toothache
Even laughing gas wouldn't make this funny. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) this week...
Deferred Action Op Ed
Deferred action has always been available to immigrants for special or humanitarian reasons, and law...
Accounting Troubles Continue in La Marque
A few weeks ago, La Marque city officials were apprised of a half million dollar budget deficit, even after...
The Power of the Private Sector
Another push for a high-speed train across Texas may soon be in the works, but it’s unlike your typical...