With the Texas property tax burden increasing, property owners still hope to get actual relief out of the ongoing special session.
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Lawmakers on Abbott Mask Order: ‘Tyranny, Plain and Simple’
“The Governor needs to stop playing games.”
Legislator: ‘We Don’t Need A King in the Governor’s Mansion‘
Another lawmaker calls it “another example“ of Gov. Abbott‘s “government overreach.”
Cities Want Power to Jail Maskless Texans
Want Gov. Abbott to let them enforce “face covering” regulations.
Trump to Resume Campaign Rallies
Trump has not held a campaign rally since his March 2 event in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Yollick Leads Heading into 457th Court Runoff Election
Eric Yollick, founder of The Golden Hammer, will face former prosecutor Vince Santini in the May 26 runoff election.
Sitton Loses Railroad Commission Seat in Stunning Upset
Wright’s victory could have been helped by his name, which he shares with a longtime U.S. congressman from Texas who served as Speaker of the House.
Ratcliffe Renominated for Intelligence Post
Trump had previously offered him the post in July of last year, but Ratcliffe declined after a week.
Troy Nehls Attacks Texas Gun Owners
In a new video released by the National Association for Gun Rights, Nehls is shown taking aim at gun owners and the legislature.
Texas Wins ‘Winner Take All’ Electoral College Case
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals confirms Texas’ method of selecting presidential electors is in full compliance with the Constitution.
Dan Flynn Paid for Netflix With Campaign Cash
Flynn simply categorized the expenditures as “overhead.”
Fake Republican PAC Endorses Felon
The “Republican Voters of Texas PAC” is supporting a candidate who was convicted for running a timber theft operation.
Rand Paul Endorses Kathaleen Wall in Congressional Race
Wall is joined in the Republican primary by 14 other candidates.
Kevin Brady Receives Funding From Major Democrat Donor
Brady’s fourth-largest financial supporter is a pro-abortion law firm in New York.
Dan Flynn Betrayed Taxpayers, Supported Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Banning taxpayer-funded lobbying has been a priority of the Republican Party of Texas and even Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Are Bonnen and Zerwas Killing Spending Limit Bill?
While the Senate passed the bill on April 9, the bill has been languishing in the Texas House ever since.
Key Election Bills Slated for Hearings
As deadlines for passing legislation approach, Texas lawmakers take up election integrity bills in public hearings this week.
Texas to End Forced Annexation Statewide
Lawmakers pass a bill extending property rights protection to all Texans.
Will House Approve Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying?
State Sen. Bob Hall’s bill is the last remaining legislative vehicle this session for enacting a ban.
Texas House Approves Ban on Red-Light Cameras
The legislation marks the first bill passed out of the chamber by State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, who is currently serving his fourth term in the Texas House.
Conroe ISD Considers Placing Defeated Bond Back on Ballot
Ignoring the will of voters, trustees are open to bringing back a “zombie bond” identical to the one voters just rejected.
Voters Defeat $807 Million Conroe ISD Bond
Taxpayers defeat the establishment in 2019 school bond election.
Legislative Budget Board Projects Sales Tax Hike Will Hurt Most Texans
Around 75 percent of Texans could bear a higher tax burden, according to new numbers from the State.
Challengers Seek to Reform Magnolia Independent School District
Establishment and newcomers vie over skyrocketing school property taxes and board members’ deference to school superintendent.
Is Conroe ISD Using Tax Dollars to Electioneer?
Tax-funded mailers only show voters the sunny side of proposed $807 million bond.