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Jones: Who Does Keller ISD’s School Board Serve?
Keller is a deeply conservative city, yet no one would ever know it from our school board.
Exclusive Interview: Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Chad West Says City Isn’t Defunding Police
In Part 2 of this interview, the District 1 Dallas City Council member answers more questions about his budget amendment.
Martin: Fort Worth School Officials Tied to ‘Racial Equity’ Vendors
In this two-part series, we look at the relationship between Fort Worth Independent School District and a local nonprofit, Leadership ISD.
Dickson: Impact Becomes 35th City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
“As an eternal optimist, I exhort Impact’s action as a brave and resolute step in making Texas a Sanctuary State for the Unborn.” – Taylor County GOP Chairman Chris Carnohan
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Corpus Right
I’m really excited about two incredible individuals who will be challenging incumbent Democrats in the 2008 general election. The first is Connie Scott, who will challenge Abel Herrero in HD 34. She is a proven leader, having been engaged in the tort reform movement...
Harris County Republicans Oppose De Facto City of Houston Tax Increase
Houston Mayor Bill White has proposed a mere 1/8 of one percent tax rate decrease, but this would actually result in a large tax increase due to rising appraisal vaues, leading Harris County Republican leaders and activists to demand real relief. Harris County Tax...
The Right Man
One of the taxpayers’ best friends in the Texas Legislature is Bill Zedler, R-Arlington. And that means the grow-government crowd has painted a target on his forehead. Zedler is a staunch defender of conservative ideals, but especially prudent fiscal policy,...
Dallas ISD Trims Central Office Staff, Gets Blowback from Big Spenders
Kudos to Dallas ISD for trimming its central office staff by 163, freeing up money either for classroom instruction or taxpayers. According to Texas Education Agency data we reviewed, Dallas ISD previously had 5 percent more staff per student than Houston ISD.   ...
A Vote For Bob Is A Vote For Higher Taxes
It's not every day that a Republican runs on tax increases, especially tax increases to fund more boondogles. After all, conservative voters -- who tend to make up the bulk of the Republican base -- are rightly suspicious of higher taxes and boondogles. But there is...
Empower Texans PAC Endorse Goldman
AUSTIN, Texas – The Empower Texans PAC has announced their endorsement of Craig Goldman in the special election to fill the vacated House District 97 seat in the Texas Legislature. “Mr. Goldman has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting taxpayer protection...
Houston Politicians Compete to Cut Taxes Except for One Left-Wing Commissioner
Houston is ground zero for the state revolt over property taxes, and it seems most elected officials have finally gotten the message. KTRK-TV reports that after Harris County District Clerk Charles Bacarisse courageously called for a 5 cent county property tax cut...
Working For The People
Collin County Judge Keith Self must feel like the only sane man in an asylum. As the chief administrator in fast-growing Collin County north of Dallas, he is trying to stop a $328.9 million bond package being sold as a plan to reduce traffic congestion. What’s his...
Harris County Tax Office Analysis Shows Disappearing Tax Cut While State Surplus Balloons
An October 1 analysis from the Harris County Tax Office confirms the vaunted school property tax cut will be short-lived. Paul Betttencourt's number-crunching shows that by 2009, the HISD school property taxes on the average residence will be only 2.02% less than in...