According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Democrat candidate Patrick Moses has not been awarded a state peace officer’s license.
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Potter County GOP Withdraws Plan to Use Paper Ballots
Amarillo voters will continue to use electronic machines to cast ballots in March.
South Texas State Rep. Armando Martinez Gets First GOP Challenger In 10 Years
Jimmie Garcia, a 31-year-old truck driver, is the first Republican to challenge the longtime Weslaco Democrat since 2012, and only the second since 2002.
County Officials Punt on Fight Over ‘X-Rated’ Books Available to Children
“Every single person that has received funds must be accountable. No one is above accountability.”
Amarillo City Council Again Pushing for New City Hall Despite Voter Opposition
Local taxpayers could be hit by a tax increase of $20 per year tax as part of the proposed $35 million project.
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Dickson: Lubbock City Council Will Vote on Outlawing Abortion
We are one step closer to seeing the City of Lubbock join the growing number of cities across Texas that have passed enforceable ordinances outlawing abortion within their city limits.
Communists Vandalize Austin Polling Place
“ELECTIONS NO! REVOLUTION YES!”
Citizens React to Photo of Unmasked Abbott
Grassroots react strongly to photos of Gov. Greg Abbott without a mask and not practicing social distancing at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Higher Taxes and Debt on North Texans’ November Ballots
Local bond propositions will raise property tax-supported debt by millions or billions.
North Texas Progressive Groups Working to Turn Texas Blue
“Indivisible Grapevine” is pushing candidates in Senate, congressional, and school board races.
AOC Ally Targets Texas Elections
From local races to congressional seats, socialists seek more influence in the Lone Star State.
Panhandle City Council Lowers Taxes for 1 Store, Not All Taxpayers
Plainview City Council members give targeted tax reduction to a convenience store chain.
Republican Party Chairman Endorses in School Board Race
“I did not serve 22 years so we could have Marxist clubs in our schools.”
GOP Election Workers Fired for Not Wearing Masks, Appeal Denied
The second election-related decision from Texas Supreme Court raises questions of election integrity as early voting continues.
Citizen Groups Lead Fight Against Voter Fraud
With vulnerabilities in our elections, citizens must shoulder the burden of guarding election integrity.
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Superintendent Discusses Battle Plan Against Legislature
James Colbert, Jr., Superintendent of the Harris County Dept. of Education told colleagues in a meeting that he developed a “battle plan” against legislative attempts to close the district.
Liberal Austinites Boo Calls for Work and Education
Underscoring just how pervasive the entitlement culture is here in the Lone Star State’s most liberal city, one Councilmember finds himself the target of scorn for urging citizens to seek education and work in order to not burden others.
Austin Transportation Bond Goes to Voters
Voters will decide on an all-or-nothing transportation bond in November, after Austin City Council gave...
Report on Hill County Election Irregularities Released
Voting machine vendor confirms how some of the more than 1700 extra votes were double and triple counted.
Midland ISD Opts for Low Voter Turnout in Tax Election
The Midland ISD School Board has voted to place a tax increase election before local voters. However, instead of maximizing voter turnout by holding the election on November 8th, they opted for a special election on October 8th, 2016. If history is any indication, the voter turnout will be dismal.
Lone Republican Fights Dallas Democrats on Property Tax Increase
While Democrats are fighting over how much to raise taxes – and their own salaries – Republican Commissioner Mike Cantrell is fighting for a political compromise—to keep government the same size.
Outgoing DCGOP Chair Levies Serious Allegations Against Sessions
Following his resignation last month, the outgoing chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party has...
Eminent Domain for High-speed Rail Faces Hurdle in Grimes County
Grimes County passed ordinance requiring Texas Central High-speed Rail to show proof of eminent domain authority.
Ellis County DA Puts Attorney’s Prayers on Trial
Ellis County’s DA is seeking to prevent a defense attorney from posting prayers on Facebook.
Lawsuit Kicks Off Against SEIU
A long awaited disparagement trial against the Services Employees International Union, one of the nation’s largest public employee unions, kicked off in a Houston courtroom this week.