The investigation was initiated after a report suggested Mike Miles sent public funds to Colorado to offset the debt of his Third Future Network charter schools.
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Dallas County Commissioners to Decide Pay Increase for Elected Officials
Pay hike recommendation advances by combining votes for two different options.
School Board Blocked Citizens From Entering Public Meeting—Then Raised Their Taxes
“I want the community to understand what happened last night. It is very concerning.”
Exclusive Interview: Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Chad West on Police Overtime Funding
In Part 1 of this interview, District 1’s councilman makes his case for creating a checkpoint for the Dallas Police Department to request $10 million be returned to their overtime budget.
Potter County Commissioners Approve Tax Increase
Potter County taxpayers to see roughly 2 percent tax increase next year.
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Citizens Poised to Win Referendum Fight With Plano
Plano City Council will finally vote on repeal of controversial Plano Tomorrow comprehensive development plan, won’t appeal latest court ruling in favor of citizens’ referendum rights.
Ronny Jackson Takes Steps to Keep Campaign Promise
Panhandle Republican Ronny Jackson has launched a brand-new political action committee to help elect congressional Texas Republicans.
Plano Proposes Another Pro-Taxpayer Budget
City plans for no-new-revenue property tax rate for the second year in a row.
President Trump Signals Support for Oil Industry in West Texas Visit
The historic presidential visit included a campaign fundraiser in Odessa and a tour of an oil rig.
AG Paxton Rebukes Round Rock Officials for Decreeing Themselves an Extra Year in Power
The mayor and councilmembers facing an election this year tried to shield themselves from voters until 2021. The Texas attorney general said absolutely not.
Jackson Victory Starts Draining of Amarillo Establishment Swamp
With Ronny Jackson striking a blow for the grassroots with his victory over establishment flagship candidate Josh Winegarner, Amarillo voters now have a chance to keep draining the swamp.
North Texas School Board to Consider LGBTQ+ Student Focus Group
School district drafts controversial plan that will divide students against each other and introduce radical politics.
Commentary: Arlington Term Limits, Part Deux
The City of Arlington should not be limited to the creativity of a few, just as no skilled painter can be satisfied by paint-by-number tasks assigned to him.
Austin Council Members Want to Defund Local Police and Demolish Their Headquarters
“Nothing is more symbolic of recent efforts to defund the police than this scheme to demolish Austin Police Headquarters.”
Fort Worth City Council Responds to ‘Back the Blue’ and Pro-America Rally
Three members of the city council say there is no talk of “defunding” police.
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Houston’s Incumbent Advantage
With less than a year before Houstonians head to the polls to elect a new mayor, city council, and a host of...
Harris County Cities Taking on Millions in Debt
Two Harris County cities have published notices that their councils will authorize millions of dollars in...
TxRTL on TMF: “Abortion Zealot”
With a small turnout expected for Tuesday’s special election in Senate District 26, one Texas group...
Oversized Bonus for an Underperforming Administrator
Houston Independent School District trustees have again decided in favor of rewarding the captain of the...
Citizen Mobility: Always an Excuse, Never a Concern
Following in their tradition of keeping options for their citizens’ mobility strictly limited to those that...
Whitley Denies Hidden Toll Taxes And Diversions for Rail
The “excess toll revenue” policy is a hidden tax increase to fund even more waste.
Led by Putnam, Tarrant GOP Assembly Opposes TexRail
This past Wednesday, the Tarrant County Republican Assembly joined the TCGOP executive committee by voting...
Alamo Area MPO Votes Yes on Toll Roads, Says Streetcar is “Paused”
In their meeting this past Monday, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved Mobility 2040:...
Houston Charter Reform
Houston’s ad hoc charter review committee met recently to discuss proposed reforms for the city’s charter....
Plano City Council Passes Controversial Law Amidst Overwhelming Opposition
Despite overwhelming opposition from residents, the City of Plano passed a controversial...