NEWS

Conroe ISD Considers Placing Defeated Bond Back on Ballot
Ignoring the will of voters, trustees are open to bringing back a “zombie bond” identical to the one voters just rejected.

Commentary: Waco Allows Scooter Companies, Finally
Though the city gave in and allowed one scooter company to operate, it is being used as an excuse to grow local government and onerous restrictions remain.

Dallas Mayor and Council Candidates Head to Runoffs
Mayoral candidates Eric Johnson and Scott Griggs will compete in a runoff election on June 8.

POLL: Texas Voters Don’t Want A Tax Increase
Female voters in Texas prefer using existing revenue over a tax swap even more than their male counterparts.

Texas Senate Unchains Property Tax Relief from Sales Tax Increase
Bettencourt —who has been a vocal opponent to the sales tax increase proposal— said the changes that occurred to House Bill 3 today in the Senate presented a win for taxpayers.

Round Rock Votes for Higher Taxes
Unless citizens hold their city council members accountable, they can expect a higher tax bill next year.

Stickland Resigns from Texas Freedom Caucus
“I’m glad he did. They were holding him back. We can and will still work with our friends on the caucus.”

Amarillo Voters Return City Council Incumbents, Oust School Board Trustees
Amarillo City Council, college board re-elected while voters clean house at Amarillo ISD.

A Conversation with Kara Belew
Kara Belew from Texas Public Policy Foundation stopped by the 1836 Studios.

Sunday Scorecard: May 05, 2019
Patrick Gleason from Americans for Tax Reform joins the show to discuss taxes in Texas.

Taxpayers Seize the Day in Keller
Pro-tax relief candidates win both obtainable seats in 2019 election.

Wallace Dunn Defeats Thompson for MCH Board
Dunn defeated 30-year incumbent Mary Thompson for Place 6 on the Ector County Medical Center Hospital board.