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Texas Supreme Court Sides With Dallas in State Fair Gun Ban Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton says his fight to protect the Second Amendment is not over.
East Texas Teacher Arrested for Injuring Child
Kyle Lee Rocha was allegedly seen pushing the elementary student’s desk back, resulting in him hitting his head and elbows.
Tensions Rise Over Student Safety During McKinney School Board Meeting
McKinney ISD trustees appeared hostile toward each other and speakers at the podium.
Denton City Council Rejects Conservative Library Board Nominee
Nominee Debi Scaggs says she was deemed a “radical” because she believes in protecting children from sexually explicit and vulgar content.
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Alarming Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interests between agencies and the politicians elected to govern them are prevalent among Texas’ political subdivisions. Until recently, legislative efforts to make them more visible have been largely ignored by a Republican-led legislature that holds a...
Big-D Sued Over Bag Bureaucracy
A coalition of plastic retail bag manufacturers and recyclers recently filed suit in the District Court of Dallas arguing that their Single-Use Carryout Bag ordinance violates the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act. The act explicitly prohibits a city from imposing “a fee...
Harris County Appraisal Abuse
As property tax bills rolled out to homeowners, some Harris County residents were shocked to see their appraisal values of their homes more than double. Though the average increase was said to be 15% many property owners were handed above average tax bills. Harris...
Alexander Chamales: Starting the Fight Early
Although only 17 years old, Alexander Chamales, a sophomore in Lubbock, Texas, has a passion for politics rarely seen at any age. Since the 2012 presidential election that originally sparked his passion, he has volunteered for seven separate campaigns, is interning...
Tarrant County Establishment Faces Challengers
Two long-time incumbents at the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) are facing stiff competition from challengers Craig Bickley and Michele Von Luckner. Both are committed to buck the local political establishment by subjecting the agency to greater scrutiny,...
The Burden of Parking Minimums
Criticism of municipal regulations in Texas usually centers around Austin and San Antonio, while Houston is often praised for its zone-free model and relaxed land use regulations. Houstonians appreciate the absence of zoning restrictions that allow developers to...
Eminent Domain Opposition in Colleyville
Homeowners in Colleyville facing the threat of alleged eminent domain abuse are fighting back against politicians they say aren’t listening. In an attempt to stop a divided council from moving forward with controversial roadway redevelopment along Glade Road, a local...
Houston’s General Plan
Despite lacking a “general plan” over the years, Houston has nonetheless enjoyed economic diversity, expansive growth not confined to the city center, and an affordable lifestyle. These successes have to be attributed to the city’s ability to respond to the needs of...
San Antonio May Ballot Propositions
Monday marks the beginning of early voting for the Alamo City. Along with City Council and the Mayor, San Antonians will also cast ballots for two propositions and four charter amendments. The first proposition authorizes the City of San Antonio to establish the...