Democrat politicians visited Eagle Pass to call for the removal of the border buoy barrier, but Texas Border Czar Mike Banks says it is saving lives.
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Texas Pharmacy Board Backs Down on Coronavirus Medicine Restrictions
The Texas pharmacy board changed its guidance so that physicians are no longer required to provide a written diagnosis when prescribing hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus patients.
‘Collin CARES’ Helps Local Families Hurt by Coronavirus
Collin and other North Texas counties are distributing hundreds of millions in federal CARES Act funds to help residents recover from the impact of governments’ coronavirus shutdowns.
Watauga City Council Draws Voter Anger
After Watauga Councilman Scott Prescher resigned over retribution for his opposition to banning citizens from recording city officials, the council filled the vacancy with his opponent—who has a criminal record.
Local Officials Defend Their ‘Orwellian’ and ‘Unlawful’ Orders
Austin’s mayor and local officials across the state stand by their questionably legal edicts, despite receiving a clear warning from the Texas attorney general.
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Frisco Recommends Raising Property Taxes
Frisco’s proposed 2019-20 budget is based on adopting a property tax rate that raises the average homeowner’s property tax bill.
Keller Joining Property Tax Revolution
Proposed budget and tax rate would make the average homeowner’s city property tax bills lower than last year.
Conroe Proposes Property Tax Hike Ahead of State-Mandated Cutoff
Ahead of Senate Bill 2’s mandated limit on property taxes, Conroe joins a long list of Texas cities attempting to raise rates before the law goes into effect.
Austin Crisis: The Man Behind the Curtain
What is really causing Austin’s homeless crisis?
Commentary: Saginaw Adds New Debt Without Asking Voters
Last Tuesday’s tax note decision marks a significant turning point in our city’s fiscally conservative history.
Commentary: What Should Taxpayers Know About Property Taxes?
As your local governments are setting your property tax rates, here’s what you need to know.
Midland School Board to Vote on $569M Bond
The district will consider a November bond election today at their August 19 meeting. If passed, it would result in a property tax rate increase.
Commentary: Have Fun Storming the Castle, Boys!
It’s time to tell the truth about property taxes.
Mark Reid: Collin County Standout
In conservative Collin County, Mark Reid stands out as a top grassroots leader.
Collin County Plans “No New Revenue” Tax Rate
For the fourth year in a row, commissioners in Collin County are proposing a fiscally responsible budget that doesn’t raise taxes.
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The fleeting joy of tax rate cuts
Tax rate cuts are like bluebonnets - temporary and sometimes non-existent beauties that fade with the...
EPA Regulations in Texas Will Devastate Local Communities
This summer, the EPA released a new regulation regarding coal-fired power plants in Texas. Called the Cross...
Open Seat Draws Out Distinctions
Another open Metroplex house district, and another race pitting a candidate boasting support from the House...
Recession Over? It Is For Texas Local Governments
Are we out of recession? Has the economy in Texas, outside the immediate oil-patch, started to boom? If you...
Are school boards powerless in Texas?
Michael Quinn Sullivan of EmpowerTexans.com posted on his Facebook: “The AP is reporting that SAT reading...
Excuse Me, But It Is A Ponzi Scheme
With apologies to Shakespeare, a Ponzi scheme by any other name is still a Ponzi scheme. Texas Gov. Rick...
The Travis County CAD, and Why Appraisals Matter
In my inbox tonight, I found the news that Patrick Brown, chief appraiser in Travis County, is leaving his...
Katy ISD Takes Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Katy ISD had shown signs of fiscal responsibility in writing a new budget, cutting mostly outside the...
Bad Day For Taxers
You know the burden of big government taxpayers must carry is heavy when the reliably liberal Austin...
Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
Remember Keller ISD? They were trying to hike tax rates to the maximum allowed by the state, claiming it was...