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Want Steak With Dennis Bonnen? Shell Out $10,000.
While lavish fundraisers are not uncommon in politics, the timing is particularly notable given the ongoing investigation by the Texas Rangers.
Tinderholt to Klick: Denial of Caucus Meeting “Highly Disappointing”
“I did not sign onto the original August 23rd letter requesting an in-person meeting to elect the new vice chairman, but I fully expected their request to be granted.”
Kathaleen Wall Announces Congressional Bid in Battleground District
The seat currently held by Congressman Pete Olson is expected to be hotly contested in 2020
Bonnen Losing Grip as Lawmakers Call for Caucus Meeting
Capitol sources say an upcoming caucus meeting is a major defeat for Speaker Bonnen and his leadership team.
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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.
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Educrat Demands More Mandates On Public Education
This comes even as school administrators claim their out-of-control spending habits are actually the result of unfunded mandates from the Texas Legislature.
Austin City Council Member Issues Endorsement for Vacated Seat
Shortly following her decision not to seek reelection to the Austin City Council, Ellen Troxclair issued an endorsement for the soon-to-be vacated seat.
Revised Revenue Estimate Adds Billions to Budget
The extra revenue comes at a time when lawmakers are facing a host of fiscal needs.
Beto Votes Against Borders
O’Rourke voted No on a resolution affirming ICE’s existence.
Houston’s Former Press Secretary Indicted Over Open Records
Former Houston press secretary Darian Ward was indicted over open records violations.
Texas Scorecard Radio (July 19, 2018)
Aaron Harris stops in with a disturbing story out of Tarrant County.
Villalba Calls for Trump Impeachment After Primary Defeat
The piece has received widespread condemnation from Republicans, who view this as Villalba’s last gasp for relevancy.
Dan Patrick Dominates Democrat Opponent in Fundraising
The broad support the Lt. Governor has received from business and grassroots leaders across the state is reflected in this $4.5 million fundraising report…”
Dallas Anti-Business Petition Fails
Petition collectors submitted over 120,000 signatures to the City Secretary, but most were deemed ineligible.
State Contracting Woes Persist in Texas
Recent events demonstrate that where large sums of taxpayer money are doled out in the form of state contracts, mistakes, negligence, and outright fraud tend to follow.