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Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Reports Mass Officer Exodus Ahead of New Administration
The number of officers retiring currently stands at 21, collectively representing 724 years of law enforcement experience.
Analysis: On Average, San Augustine Taxing Entities Lower Taxes
For the most part, one East Texas county balanced rising property values with efforts to keep taxes predictable.
Parents Win: Canyon ISD Puts Bibles Back in School Libraries
Texas legislators blasted the district’s superintendent, who blamed the Bible removals on a law prohibiting sexually explicit content.
Legislation Filed to Abolish the Austin City Council
The legislation, if enacted, would create a state-run District of Austin.
Local Archive
Restraining Order Issued Against Turner, White
A statement from Michael Quinn Sullivan, the president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, about a restraining order filed today against Holly Turner, Brad White and ‘Texans for Fiscal Accountability’: Yesterday we noted in an e-mail and on our website about the...
Desperation in HD 4
Many of you received yet another mailer from Lance Gooden in the last 24 hours. While most of what he sends out is deceptive, this latest one goes way beyond RINO doublespeak. On the addressed side is a picture of an open Bible with, “Thou shall not bear false...
TX19’s Neugebauer: A Fannie & Freddie Enabler
There’s no hiding the fact that Congressman Randy Neugebauer, of Texas' 19th District, was a Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac enabler who actively opposed the Bush White House’s attempts to reform the Government Sponsored Entities, or GSE’s, just before all financial-hell...
Rebranding Success
Arlington ISD, another school district suing the state for more money, seems to have enough cash laying around to pay for better public relations. Who can blame them? They’re going to need it to help explain such a wasteful decision. Texas Watchdog reported yesterday...
Political Parties Ask Voters for Input on Education Spending
In addition to the battles for elected offices on the primary ballots, voters from both the Republican and Democratic parties will find several ballot propositions to vote on. The parties decide on these separately, and put them forward to give voters a chance to...
Why You Should Fight City Hall
Though many local elections were postponed to coincide with the November election to save counties money, there are still plenty of elections taking place across Texas on Saturday, May 12. Turnout for these elections is always pitifully low, but it seems especially...
Sid Miller Endorsed For Re-Election
State Rep. Sid Miller been endorsed for re-election by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. "As a veteran legislator, Sid Miller has consistently proven himself to be a strong advocate for Texas’ conservatives and the interests of his constituents," said the president of...
Truitt Directed To Cease Fraudulent Statements
A cease-and-desist letter was received today by fax at the office of State Rep. Vicki Truitt (R-Southlake), instructing her to immediately end her campaign's defamatory public statements against Empower Texans, one of the state's most recognized organizations working...
Callegari Endorsed By TFR
State Rep. Bill Callegari has been endorsed for re-election by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. "As a veteran legislator, Bill Callegari has consistently proven himself to be a strong advocate for Texas’ conservatives and the interests of his constituents," said the...