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Houston Man Accused of Giving Daughter Fentanyl Faces Charges Under New Law
Joshua Youngblood is only the eighth person in Harris County to be prosecuted under the new statute.
Houston Votes To Continue Race-Based City Contracting Program
City officials seek to strengthen their legal position as they navigate a lawsuit challenging the program as unconstitutional.
Houston Mayor Unveils $7 Billion Proposed Budget
Mayor John Whitmire indicated last week he intended to submit a balanced budget.
Texas Rangers Arrest Bosque County Tax Assessor-Collector
The assessor allegedly targeted someone who “campaigned against” her.
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Decision Texas, Local, West Texas
Runoff Preview: Glasheen and Tepper Clash for House District 84
House District 84 encompasses part of Lubbock County, with State Rep. John Frullo (R–Lubbock) currently representing HD 84. Frullo chose not to run for re-election. The runoff election will see either attorney David Glasheen or former Lubbock County Republican Party...
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Runoff Preview: Casteel and Isaac Fight for House District 73
The newly redrawn open seat in House District 73 encompasses Comal County and part of Hays County. It is being vacated by incumbent State Rep. Kyle Biedermann (R–Fredericksburg). Former New Braunfels Mayor Barron Casteel and nonprofit executive Carrie Isaac will face...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Bowlin and Jolly Clash for House District 70
In Collin County, House District 70 is an open seat that is currently represented by State Rep. Scott Sanford (R–McKinney), who has announced his retirement from the Legislature. Either real estate professional Eric Bowlin or former Plano Chamber of Commerce President...
School Districts Purchase Explicit Books With Tax Dollars
While parents across Texas fight to remove explicit materials from their children’s classrooms, school districts in both Dallas ISD and Austin ISD continue providing these books to students—and paying for them with taxpayer dollars. According to documents obtained by...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Olcott and Rogers Face Off for House District 60
Previously only covering Stephens and Palo Pinto counties, HD 60 gained Parker County in the redistricting process. Incumbent State Rep. Glenn Rogers (R–Mineral Wells) will face conservative activist Mike Olcott in the May runoff election. Mike Olcott A research...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Younger and Bumgarner Compete for House District 63
House District 63, located in Denton County, is currently held by State Rep. Tan Parker (R–Flower Mound). Parker is now running for state Senate District 12, and two Republican candidates are vying for the seat in the Republican primary runoff. Activist Jeff Younger...
Burleson ISD Must Put Wrongfully Rejected School Board Challenger on the Ballot
A North Texas school district that wrongfully kept a challenger off the May 7 ballot must now hold a special election to fill a school board seat. The Second Court of Appeals ruled last week that Burleson Independent School District violated the law when it rejected...
Houston, Investigations, Local
The Spider Web of Power in Texas’ Largest County
At never before seen levels, Americans are losing faith in government. This troubling development is symbiotically paced with a growing lack of trust in the mainstream media. According to Gallop, 60 percent of those polled said they “have little or no trust in the...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Chabot and Frazier Fight for House District 61
House District 61 is newly located in Collin County following redistricting changes and is currently represented by State Rep. Phil King (R–Weatherford), who is now running for state Senate District 10. Businessman Paul Chabot and former McKinney City Councilman...