NEWS
McAllen Demands New Leadership
Five candidates run for seats in the City of McAllen, where citizens are focused on the mayoral race.
Liberty County Commissioner Convicted for Personal Use of Taxpayer Dollars
Commissioner Mike McCarty is facing six months in jail and two years probation for using county employees and trucks for his ranch and company.
Huffines Passes Bill to End Vehicle Inspections
In passing the legislation, Huffines was joined by his Republican colleagues and seven Democrats.
Term Limits Are Indirectly on the City of Allen’s May Ballot
Politicians are fond of saying, “We have term limits. They’re called elections.” But elections haven’t limited the Allen mayor’s term, yet.
Texans Have a Say on How Sales Taxes Are Used: Choose Wisely
Special-purpose taxes are one of the few taxes that must be approved by the voters first, and with election day on May 6th, there’s a chance one could be on your ballot. Don’t miss an opportunity to make your voice heard, and know before you go!
Lawmakers Set to Fail Foster Care Children…Again
Reforming Child Protective Services has been a priority for many in the Texas Legislature this session, and...
House Beats Back Efforts at Greater Transparency In Ethics Debate
Cain’s amendment spurred lawmakers to come out of the woodwork, including those who rarely speak at the microphone, to oppose greater transparency.
Texas Joins Call for a Convention of States
Texas becomes the eleventh of 34 states needed to call the convention.
Calendar Corruption
Bad legislation by State Rep. Hugh Shine exposes House leadership’s abuse of the “local and consent” calendar.
Lewisville ISD Promotes $737 Million Mega-Bond As a “Basic, No-Frills Package”
Another Texas school district is pushing a mega-bond “for the kids” that includes rising tax burdens, irresponsible debt levels, and excessive spending – all while enrollment is slowing.
Legislation to Ban Sanctuary Cities Passes to Abbott’s Desk
The legislation will now proceed to Abbott’s desk where he is expected to quickly sign it into law.
Poisoning CoS
House leadership weighs down Article V Convention of States resolution with poison pill language.