Every Republican senator has signed on as a coauthor of the bill.
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Searching for Transparency on Collin College’s Website
A quick online search for information found some gaps in Collin College’s transparency.
Lawmakers Should “Just Say No” to Raiding the Rainy Day Fund
It’s a tough pill to swallow—one that Republicans should outright refuse given Zerwas’ track record.
Texas Senate Passes Proposal to Strengthen Spending Limit
Hancock’s legislation would significantly strengthen the spending limit.
Citizens Win in Hays County
Concerned citizens have secured a win for restoring credibility and transparency in their county government after a blunder with their November elections rocked citizens’ trust.
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The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave
We celebrate the moment in which brave men cast off the shackles of a predictable tyranny to embrace the uncertainty of liberty and self-governance.
Austin Approves Homestead Exemption
The City narrowly approved a modest measure of property tax relief which, unfortunately, will not go far enough to alleviate the burden their rampant spending habits have imposed on residents.
Texas Has 6th Highest Property Tax Burden
Texas’ tax rate is set locally, with half to two-thirds of the property tax being levied by public schools.
State Leaders Demand Budget Cuts
“It is imperative that every state agency engage in a thorough review of each program and budget strategy and determine the value of each dollar spent.”
Proactive Donor Protection Needed
Rather than protect the free speech of citizens, the Texas Ethics Commission and its allies in the Texas House have sided with speech regulators.
Time to pressure the TEC
We have a problem in Texas with government bureaucracies going rogue, abusing their power by writing new rules and targeting conservatives specifically.
Paxton Finds Student Guidelines In Violation Of State Law
Attorney General Ken Paxton found that Fort Worth ISD’s transgender guidelines were in violation of the Texas Education Code and, therefore, must be changed immediately.
Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal Suspended
Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal is suspended after being indicted for violations of the Texas Open Meeting Act.
Embattled TEC Vice Chairman Resigns
Despite a constitutional prohibition on TEC Commissioners serving more than two four-year terms, Harrison had continued to “hold-over” on the commission since his term expired in 2011.
Over Half of Montgomery County Commissioners Court Indicted
Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal and two county commissioners have been indicted on charges of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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Another Chance to Question Congressman Doggett
Congressman Lloyd Doggett will be holding an event on Saturday morning August 8th at the Rundberg Health Center, 825 E. Rundberg Lane at 11:15 AM to talk about Obamacare. Maybe this time the event will actually be organized. Hopefully he’ll have a microphone so he can’t accuse his constituents (the mob) of shouting him down.
Questioning Your Legislators
New Video: With the end of 81st legislative session, we asked conservative legislators what questions voters should be asking.
Merritt’s $4-Million Pig Won’t Fly, Literally
A $4.3 million helicopter will have to be purchased by the Department of Public Safety and based in Longview under an amendment added, without a vote, to the House version of the state budget by Rep. Tommy Merritt (R-Longview). But it’s a bird that won’t take flight: no money for pilots or maintenance. This flightless bird isn’t just a taxpayer turkey, it’s an earth-bound porker.