An efficiency audit recently revealed that about 42 percent of city managers oversee only one to three employees.
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Fort Worth’s Planned Property Tax Increase Includes ‘Unused’ Hikes From Prior Years
The tax hike exceeds the voter-approval limit, but the city doesn’t have to put it to a public vote.
Media Fail: Keller ISD Calls Out ‘Shoddy Reporting’ on Book Review Policy
“Regardless of headlines or social media stories, none of the books under re-evaluation were banned.”
Roanoke Restaurant Poised to Hold Drag Show for Children
The business could risk triggering existing state law concerning sexually oriented businesses.
Prosper Parents Fume as No-show School Buses Strand Students
Superintendent admits the district “missed the mark,” as kids were left standing at bus stops for at least an hour or not picked up at all.
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Austin Didn’t Use Its $1B Biomass Power Plant During Winter Crisis
“Maybe it was not possible given the short emergency time, but it would seem to me that this (power plant) should be on call in emergencies like this.”
North Texas Voters Offered Choices in Key Local Elections
In Collin County’s largest cities, every council seat on May ballots is contested.
Amarillo Mayor Defends Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson likens hiring lobbyists with Amarillo taxpayers’ dollars to hiring a plumber to “make flushing toilets or non-flushing toilets flush again.”
Large Field to Seek Amarillo Mayor’s Office, City Council Seats
Amarillo voters will have plenty of options for mayor, city council, and local school boards on May 1.
Citizens Cry Out During Texas Freeze
Will Texas officials finally improve the electrical grid?
‘Defund Police’ Ally Running for Dallas Council
Changa Higgins’ candidacy highlights controversial $7 million police overtime cut overshadowing this May’s election.
Will Noncitizens Serve on Dallas’ Redistricting Commission?
State Rep. James White (R–Hillister) says such a move “devalues citizenship and is a slap in the face of Texas citizens.”
Dickson: City of Goldsmith Outlaws Abortion
While Goldsmith is now the most recent city to have outlawed abortion, it most certainly will not be the last.
Amid ‘Defund the Police,’ Austin Police Chief Announces Retirement
The Democrat-run city hall recently slashed the police department’s budget by one-third.
Citizens Remember Grassroots Leader Chris Dillard
The beloved conservative activist passed away on Wednesday.
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Dallas County College Gouging Students and Taxpayers
The college’s board has racked up debt, raised property tax bills repeatedly, and doubled the tuition cost for students, all amidst declining student enrollment.
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Houston Controller’s Office
A former intern filed an ethics complaint against the Houston Controller saying that he feels the office didn’t want the public to know the extent of Houston’s fiscal problem.
2016 Metroplex Endorsements
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is pleased to present local government endorsements for the upcoming...
Texans Must Speak Loud and Clear on Tax Reform
The most effective ways to deliver lasting property tax relief are reforms that limit the taxing, spending,...
HISD Eyes Districtwide Cuts
HISD is cutting back across the district after the revelation of the $107 million budget shortfall.
McKinney ISD’s Shameless Debt Proposition
The McKinney ISD school board has decided to foist a $220 million proposal on May’s ballot, a plan largely...
Has The Time Come For The Woodlands To Incorporate?
As the Woodlands continues to buy its time from annexation by the cities of Conroe and Houston, some are beginning to wonder if it is time to incorporate.
S&P Follows Moody’s In Downgrading Houston
Houston’s growing general obligation debt has caused Moody’s Investor Services to downgrade the city’s outlook. S&P has followed suit in changing their outlook, too.
The Problem with #NeverTrump
#NeverTrump cannot mean stay home. There are true conservatives up and down the ballot that are counting on you to show up and vote regardless of your feelings about the top of the ticket.
Special Districts Run Amok
Special districts have spread like wildfire across this state. Because of their lack of transparency and ability to tax and spend they have the ability to do almost whatever they want.