NEWS
Live Grassroots Update: Texans Must Be Allowed to Save Texas
Join grassroots leaders from across the state to discuss how Texans will be the ones to save Texas, not government.
Dallas County Set to Defy Texas AG on Vote by Mail
Commissioner John Wiley Price proposes allowing any Dallas County voter the option to cast a mail-in ballot.
Runoff Review: With Rick Miller Out, Jacey Jetton and Matt Morgan Square Off
Two candidates compete in Fort Bend County to keep a state legislative seat in Republican hands.
Confessions of a Stuck-At-Home School Teacher
A North Texas elementary school teacher shares an inside look at how educators are coping with the mandated school closures: “We all miss our kids.”
Higher Property Tax Bills for Tarrant Taxpayers: School Districts
With 2 million Texans now unemployed, data from the Tarrant Appraisal District shows—with few exceptions—more growth overall in homeowners’ average 2019 property tax bills from school districts, despite the passage of tax reform.
Runoff Review: Garrett and Vasut Compete for Bonnen’s Seat
Unlike many runoff elections across the state, House District 25’s runoff election features two candidates with experience being on the ballot, winning campaigns, and serving in elected office.
Runoff Review: Incumbent Dan Flynn Faces Bryan Slaton Head-To-Head
In Texas’ House District 2, a runoff election is on the horizon—an often perilous situation for incumbents.
Disgraced Judge Rudy Delgado Requests Early Release From Prison
The imprisoned judge cites fear for his health due to the coronavirus in asking for his extremely early release.
National Republicans Look to … Joe Straus?
During his tenure, Straus lost 18 seats in the Texas House since the 2010 tea party wave and even managed to lose seats after redistricting, despite holding a Republican majority.
Hegar: State Sales Tax Collections Down Nearly 10 Percent
“The impact of rising unemployment and contracting economic activity in many parts of the state’s economy, including oil and natural gas exploration and production, likely will act as a drag on sales tax revenue for many months.”
Blog: Abbott Isn’t Reopening Texas, He’s Keeping It Mostly Closed
I’m not going to celebrate that the government shutdowns are over until they actually are.
Friday Roundup Podcast: 05/01/2020
The pleas from Texans to completely reopen the State of Texas has grown.