Travis County Commissioners Court approved more than $100,000 in undisclosed “security improvements” for District Attorney Jose Garza’s home but refused to turn over records related to the expenditure.
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North Texans Protest Employer Vaccine Mandates
“You’re a tyrant if you tell somebody, ‘You take this, or you don’t work here anymore.'”
Sex Trafficking in Texas: Hidden in Plain Sight
In the first installment of this series, Texas Scorecard examines how pervasive this slave trade is in the Lone Star State.
Special Election Set for Texas House Seat Vacated by Ellzey
Candidate filing deadline for the expedited special election is August 12.
Texas Attorney General to Dallas County Judge: ‘Revoke Your Mask Mandate’
Attorney General Ken Paxton gives Democrat local official until August 9 to comply.
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Sid Miller Calls Out Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Winegarner
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller weighs in on the race to replace Mac Thornberry, calling on one candidate’s local political organization to return its PPP loan.
Mother With Health Exemption From Mask Mandate Denied Service, Harassed
Questions have arisen of whether state and local officials fully informed the public and businesses about exemptions from mask mandates for those with mental and physical health issues.
Austin: Get Caught Without a Mask, Be Fined $2,000
As countless Austinites struggle because of government officials’ shutdowns, local officials are now targeting them with fines and lawsuits.
Amarillo May Order Surprise City Charter Amendment Election
The potential charter election could amend city council term lengths, term limits, and compensation for elected officials.
Exclusive: President Trump to Participate in Tele-Town Hall With Congressional Candidate Ronny Jackson
Trump and Jackson will discuss issues on the minds of voters in the 13th Congressional District during a tele-town hall on Monday.
Conservative Clashes with Tax Hikers in Race for Central Texas Senate Seat
A crowded field of six candidates is vying to control an important Austin-area state senate seat.
Democrat Congressional Campaign Takes Loan Meant for Struggling Small Businesses
“Mann taking this loan is a slap in the face to all those struggling during this pandemic.”
Democrats Declare War on Conservatives at University of North Texas
An extreme-left coalition on campus is actively threatening, harassing, and petitioning to ban a conservative student organization at University of North Texas.
Trump Jr. Blasts Winegarner for Lobbying Against Trump Agenda
President Trump’s son promotes 13th Congressional District candidate Ronny Jackson, reminds voters of opponent’s record as a lobbyist.
Citizens Push Waxahachie to Delay Tax Hike Vote
Residents struggling to cope with the coronavirus shutdowns say city officials should be cutting spending and lowering property taxes.
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SA Charter Commission to Recommend Pay Raise for Council and Mayor
During their public hearing last Wednesday, the San Antonio Charter Review Commission stated unanimous...
Ryan Elkins: Dedicated to Change
Even at a young age, Elkins decided to take action rather than simply complain.
HISD Comes Up Short Again
At a Special Meeting on January 22nd, Houston ISD Board Members were delivered an unpromising update from...
Texas Municipal League: Local Control at Taxpayer Expense
The city lobby group’s legislative agenda details the three, government-centered principles from which all their positions emanate.
Houston Feeding Ordinance
In a time when we should encourage charitable giving, Houston’s Feeding Ordinance does exactly the...
Crony Capitalism Instead of Tax Cuts
It should surprise no one that Chambers of Commerce are not always supporters of limited government....
Battleground…Israel?
After being embarrassed in the November elections that saw Wendy Davis and fellow Democrats across the state...
School Districts Lobby for Unlimited Government
In response to state-imposed debt limits, school districts and their corporate sponsors have created the...
Houston: Behind The Veil
From the outside, Houston appears to be a model metropolis, with commercial growth throughout the city,...
Mayor Parker’s Immigration Action
Continuing in her trend of being the antagonist of Houstonians, Mayor Annise Parker has joined a coalition...