NEWS
Jim & Michael Show: Post Straus Announcement (10/26/17)
What has brought the dynamic duo back together? It must be the sudden departure of Speaker Joe Straus and his top henchman Byron Cook from the Texas House.
Mesquite Land Grab Confusion
In their rush to conclude forced annexations before a new law says they can’t, Mesquite City Council members appear to be making mistakes.
Dear Brownsville, Where’s the Fajita?
$1.2 million in fajita meat has been stolen by a county employee over the course of nine years.
McKinney Land Grab Opposition Forces City To Offer Better Deal
After fighting the city of McKinney’s attempt to violate the spirit of Texas’ new annexation law, Collin County landowners received some good news from city officials.
Texas Scorecard Radio (October 26, 2017)
Episode 5: Host Tony McDonald goes around the state with Cary Cheshire, Zach Maxwell, and Sal Ayala. Also, Restore Justice Executive Director Charles Blain stops by to discuss the Ken […]
Legislature Avoided Costly Mistake on “Unfunded Mandates”
Passing such legislation would have not only jeopardized conservative victories like the banning of sanctuary cities, Texas’ strong pro-life laws, open carry, but our entire system of government.
State Comptroller Revises Revenue Estimates – Says Texas Back on Track
Still, budget writers next session will have their work cut out for them.
Texas Lost: What Happened to Consent of the Governed?
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Byron Cook Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
With Cook out, Thomas McNutt will be considered the likely favorite to win the race in House District 8.
Straus Quits the Legislature
Now is not the time to celebrate. It’s time to escalate.
County Officials Respond To Citizens’ Concerns About McKinney Land Grab
Collin County commissioners listened and responded to frustrated residents’ concerns about the city of McKinney’s forced annexation plans.
Mayor of Lewisville Also Denton County’s Chief Appraiser
Rudy Durham should not work at DCAD and be in locally elected office simultaneously. Although it’s legal, it’s a direct conflict of interest.