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North Texas Counties Fight Forced Annexation
While the Texas Legislature considers whether to finally eliminate forced annexation statewide, voters in two North Texas counties are set to decide if their local property owners should be protected from the unfair practice. Both Ellis County, just south of Dallas,...
Wall Street Journal Calls Out Texas’ Soaring Property Tax Bills
It is no secret to Texas taxpayers that the burden of property taxes in the Lone Star State has been skyrocketing out of control. But recently the situation has caught the attention of the national media. The Wall Street Journal’s Mansion Magazine, a publication...
Corrupt Ex-Dallas Official Sent to Federal Prison for Taking Bribes
Former Dallas City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway was sentenced Friday for his part in a bribery scheme that brought down a corrupt county bureaucracy and several crooked officials. A federal judge ordered the disgraced Democrat politician to serve 56...
Staff Blog: The Day Texas Turns Blue
As this session of the Texas Legislature drags on, the lack of energy and focus on delivering real property tax reform and relief is shocking, and the populist anger I’m seeing in response is palpable. The sad truth is that when voters feel a political party they...
Does Texas Need 254 Mini TECs?
Does every Texas county need its own Texas Ethics Commission in its backyard? Senate Bill 710, authored by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe) would authorize every county in Texas to create a “county ethics commission.” These commissions would have the authority...
Sunday Scorecard: April 07, 2019
What is going on in the 86th Texas Legislature as we head down the home stretch? Will property tax reform/relief see the light of day? Who are Republicans fighting for? State Sen. Brandon Creighton joins the show to discuss property tax reform and more!...
Bill Filed to Regulate Political Parties
Political parties in Texas could be subject to more government regulation if a proposed bill becomes law. House Bill 4255, by State Rep. Stephanie Klick (R–Fort Worth), would give county party chairmen control over all party bank accounts.While this may...
Abortion Activist Wendy Davis Confirms She is Mulling Another Run
Former state senator, abortion-on-demand activist, and failed gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis said Thursday she is indeed kicking around the idea of lacing up her hot pink sneakers and running for U.S. Congress. The announcement confirms the whispers of political...
Former Keller Councilman Endorses City Council Candidate
Former Keller City Councilman Armin Mizani has endorsed candidate Beckie Paquin for Place 4 on the Keller City Council. “I am proud to offer my strong support and endorsement to Beckie Paquin for Keller City Council,” Mizani wrote on his Facebook page. “Her prior and...