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Austin City Council to Consider $100M Cut from Police Budget

June 9, 2020

Though Casar, Flannigan, and other council members back the changes, citizens and the Austin Police Association have said any funding decision should at least be delayed.

Franchise Tax Hurts Businesses, Texans

June 9, 2020

While the tax was sold as a way to lower property taxes, it actually brings in a small fraction of Texas’ revenue, and property taxes have continued to climb.

Potential Penalties Coming for Tax-Hiking Cities and Counties?

June 8, 2020

Two lawmakers say they are exploring legislation to penalize taxing entities that take advantage of the coronavirus to raise taxes without voter approval.

Will Dallas’ Mayor and City Council Reform or Eliminate the Police Department?

June 8, 2020

Arguments for real accountability and transparency of the police are being drowned out by calls to reallocate taxpayer funds from the police toward growing government.

Ruth York: Spreading Liberty and Gratitude

June 6, 2020

Ruth is not only educating her community about their God-given rights, but she is also giving them an easy way to advance that liberty.

North Texas Grassroots React to Contact Tracing

June 6, 2020

“It is not now, nor will it ever be, the role of the government to keep us healthy, but instead to protect our freedom to do so ourselves as we see fit,” said Jackie Schlegel.

Several Austin City Council Members Tell Police Chief to Resign

June 5, 2020

Chief Manley faces turmoil from recent violent protests and socialist groups crying for the city council to defund the police department.

Commentary: The Virus’ Uneven Path

June 5, 2020

In its most recent update, the Texas Workforce Commission reported 286,000 unemployment benefit claims across the Houston region, the highest number in the state.