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Patrick Unveils School Choice Proposal
Flanked by supporters, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and State Sen. Larry Taylor (R–Friendswood) unveiled a major school choice proposal to reporters on Monday. “It is time that Texas catch up with the rest of the country and give every parent the option to choose the best...
Court Enjoins Collin County Commissioners on Prosecutor Payments
The Dallas Court of Appeals has issued a stay preventing the Collin County Commissioners Court from disbursing payments to a group of private attorneys who have been prosecuting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The order came down as the commissioners' court was set...
Woodlands Parkway Extension Back on the Table
Montgomery County Commissioner Charlie Riley is seeking to resurrect a new version of the unpopular Woodlands Parkway extension, despite the fact that the project is opposed by over 90% of voters in The Woodlands. After the project was shot down in the landslide...
Jim & Michael Show (01/29/2017)
Texas Supreme Court Stonewalls Hall’s Investigation
Despite being repeatedly vindicated in his campaign to expose corruption at the University of Texas, Regent Wallace Hall was defeated Friday when the Texas Supreme Court sided against him and in favor of the university. Appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to the University...
Former HISD Trustee Owes Millions in Damages
A federal judge ruled that a former Houston ISD trustee, who was found guilty of bribery, cannot seek respite under the Texas Education Code’s provision that limits the amount of money a school district employee can be liable for while operating on behalf of the...
Abbott Increases Pressure for Immigration Reform
In response to a newly elected Sheriff’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, Gov. Greg Abbott is doubling down on efforts to curtail illegal immigration and holding the officials who refuse to cooperate responsible. Newly elected Travis County...
City of Frisco Raised Taxes 38 Percent Over Last Five Years
The City of Frisco raised property taxes 38 percent higher than the effective tax rate over the last five years. These statistics can be found on the Collin County Tax Assessor’s website.* Texas’ Truth in Taxation laws require that local officials be told just how...
TCC Pledge in Direct Conflict with House Leadership
A caucus of Republican lawmakers issued their “2017 Pledge with Texans,” a move that places them in open opposition with House leadership. On Wednesday, the Texas Conservative Coalition members included in their “pledge to advance, support, and vote for” a promise to...