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Former Geren Operative Stalls on CPS Questions

It appears a former political operative employed by State Rep. Charlie Geren (R–Fort Worth) may be stalling a deposition in order to protect his former boss. On Thursday, attorneys for Democrat political operative David Sorensen filed a motion to quash a February 22nd...

Dallas County’s New Mail Ballot Limits Won’t Limit Voter Fraud

In the wake of last year’s mail-ballot scandal that sparked an ongoing criminal voter fraud investigation, Dallas voters are eager for ballot security solutions. But the Dallas County Elections Department’s new rules to restrict mail-in ballot applications aren’t...

Storm Water Fees Spark Legal Action in Lubbock

A two-year lawsuit between the City of Lubbock and a local resident and his steel company has finally come to a head – with a State District Court judge ruling in favor of the city. John Beck and Beck Steel Inc. sued the city in 2015 claiming that storm water fees...

Bush Campaigns with Liberal Lawmaker

With early voting for the March primary elections mere weeks away, Land Commissioner George P. Bush is spending his time campaigning with liberal State Rep. Jason Villalba (R–Dallas). Bush, who faces three opponents in his re-election bid, would likely be better...

No Consequences for Supporting Trial Lawyers?

During the last legislative session, lawmakers passed legislation  tamping down on frivolous lawsuits against insurance companies over inflated hailstorm insurance claims. The legislation passed 92-55 along mostly partisan lines. Texas Democrats, overwhelmingly...

Boos Battling for Texas House Seat in Second Campaign

GARLAND, Texas—Jonathan Boos fell short two years ago, but he’s taking another crack at the Texas House and running to represent House District 113 which covers portions of Eastern Dallas County. Boos, a Republican activist and businessman from Garland, first ran for...

Clock Ticking On Officials Concealing Non-Citizen Voter Records

The clock is ticking on a federal lawsuit against Bexar County’s elections office for concealing public records that will show if non-citizens are registering to vote. Through attorneys, Bexar County elections officials are continuing to deny a request to inspect...