NEWS
Amarillo College Eyeing Property Tax Increase
The college’s board of regents backs the first reading of a 2-cent tax increase.
Abbott Sets Third Texas House Special Election for Nov. 5
Texas House Districts 28, 100, and now 148 will hold special elections to finish the remainder of terms vacated by resigning members.
Harlingen Eyes Property Tax Hike
Before tax reform legislation goes into effect next year, city officials are seeking to raise property taxes by 4 cents.
Frisco Recommends Raising Property Taxes
Frisco’s proposed 2019-20 budget is based on adopting a property tax rate that raises the average homeowner’s property tax bill.
Stovall Scraps Independent Run, Challenges Cornyn in GOP Primary
Stovall, who finished third for the position in 2014, has abandoned plans to run again as an independent candidate. He’s now opting to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary, instead.
Release: “Lone Star Agenda” Unveiled to Unite Texas Republicans Before 2020 Elections
The plan is supported by every major conservative organization in the Lone Star State.
Keller Joining Property Tax Revolution
Proposed budget and tax rate would make the average homeowner’s city property tax bills lower than last year.
House Rules Allow Bonnen to Appoint An Interim Successor
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen has the ability to appoint his successor in the event he chooses to resign. And it doesn’t have to be a Democrat.
Abbott Appoints Gun-Control Extremist to New Safety Commission
Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointment of a radical gun-control lobby to a new commission while excluding gun-rights groups raises concern.
Commentary: The Committed Choices
Bernie Sanders is still a force in the 2020 race for the Democratic Party nomination.
Conroe Proposes Property Tax Hike Ahead of State-Mandated Cutoff
Ahead of Senate Bill 2’s mandated limit on property taxes, Conroe joins a long list of Texas cities attempting to raise rates before the law goes into effect.
Lang Announces Re-Election Bid, Lands Primary Opponent
Texas House District 60 will officially play host to a Republican primary battle.