Samuel Hall’s attorney Janelle Davis says they hope to give courage to other parents to stand up to abuses of power by school districts.
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Rep. Granger Falsely Claims $1.2B Project Underwent Study Required for Federal Funds
The representative knows the study never happened—yet she tells a different story on the campaign trail.
Corruption Alleged in Rio Grande City School Board
A group of employees says actions taken against them are a direct result of supporting candidates running against the board members.
Congressional District 11 Candidate Interview: Jamie Berryhill
In a continuing series of one-on-one interviews with the candidates running for Texas’ 11th Congressional District, Texas Scorecard sits down with Jamie Berryhill to discuss his campaign for Congress.
Ekstrom Leads Funding Race in 13th Congressional District Election
Chris Ekstrom and Josh Winegarner pull away from the field in campaign cash.
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Cedar Park Candidates Have Records of Higher Taxes and Corrupt Deals
Cedar Park citizens have reason to pay attention to candidates running for their city council.
Seliger-Aligned Group Backs Amarillo City Council Incumbents
Major Amarillo political action committee throws its weight behind Mayor Ginger Nelson and Amarillo City Council incumbents.
Who Pays the Biggest Tarrant County Tax Increases?
Data from Tarrant County Appraisal District completes study of metroplex showing growth of city and school property taxes across all four counties.
Who Pays the Biggest Collin County Tax Increases?
Official data shows that even residents in conservative Collin County are experiencing property tax increases.
Austin Mayor Speaks Out Against Citizens
The mayor is strongly opposed to giving any power back to citizens.
Hearing on Controversial Dallas Citizens Police Review Board Reforms This Week
Dallas City Council to open for public comments on reforms.
Dana McKelvain: A Passion for Patriotism
Growing up in a proud Navy family, Dana McKelvain loves her rural Texas community and has a passion for defending Christian conservative values at every level of government.
Fast-Growing Prosper ISD Proposes Billion-Dollar Debt
District officials say 95 percent of the $1.3 billion debt will address growth in student enrollment, which is projected to double by 2025.
Potter County Moves Forward With $54 Million Courthouse Project
Amarillo-area residents are facing a tax increase to replace district courts facility.
Who Pays the Biggest Dallas County Tax Increases?
Data from Dallas County Appraisal District shows school and city property taxpayers need reform and relief too.
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Your Honor
Speaking in Farmers’ Branch this week I saw a familiar face in the audience – one of my upper-classman from Texas A&M. It turns out that Steven Autry is now seeking to serve as the judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court #4. He was a positive influence on me as a cadet 20 years ago, and I have no doubt he’ll serve the people of Dallas with distinction. Good luck, Mr. Autry, sir!
Help The Good Guys
Hard to believe, but true, we do have a strong number of fiscally conservative lawmakers in the Texas Legislature. While outnumbered, they fight the fight for our values and principles regardless of political pressure. But doing the right thing comes at a cost. One of the taxpayers’ champions in the legislature is State Rep. Corbin Van Arsdale of Harris County.
Red-Lighting Hypocrisy
Confronted with not getting 100% of the money, the city of Nederland (near Beaumont) is backing out of their red-light camera contract.
State Fines Blanco County Taxpayers $80k Over Courthouse Windows
This story shows just how dysfunctional big government can be. The Texas Historical Commission is taking $80k from Blanco County taxpayers because the County, following a hail storm, replaced its wooden courthouse windows with acrylic windows that are virtually indistinguishable but considerably less expensive.Â
San Antonio Voters Reject School Tax Increases, Official Doesn’t Get Message
Voters in three out of four San Antonio area school districts rejected Tuesday’s proposed tax rate increases from $1.04 to $1.17 per $100 valuation. Now the San Antonio ISD (SAISD) superintendent says voters didn’t know what they were doing when they rejected his tax increase.Â
Leonard: Bad for Taxpayers
Voters in State House District 97 probably don’t need the reminder, but candidate Bob Leonard — the former rep-turned-lobbyist supported by the grow-government crowd — has an abysmal record on taxpayer issues. The Texas Legislature has too many faux fiscal conservatives as it is; we don’t need another one.
Corpus Right
I’m really excited about two incredible individuals who will be challenging incumbent Democrats in the 2008 general election.
Harris County Republicans Oppose De Facto City of Houston Tax Increase
Houston Mayor Bill White has proposed a mere 1/8 of one percent tax rate decrease, but this would actually result in a large tax increase due to rising appraisal vaues, leading Harris County Republican leaders and activists to demand real relief.
The Right Man
One of the taxpayers’ best friends in the Texas Legislature is Bill Zedler, R-Arlington. And that means the grow-government crowd has painted a target on his forehead.
Dallas ISD Trims Central Office Staff, Gets Blowback from Big Spenders
Kudos to Dallas ISD for trimming its central office staff by 163, freeing up money either for classroom instruction or taxpayers.