NEWS
Hays Residents on the Hook for More Debt
Low-voter turnout combined with strategic voting locations in school district buildings led to a heavily pro-bond election result.
Taxpayers Defeat Massive Bond Campaign
“Considering the massive resources of the pro-bond campaign, it was a stunning rebuke,” said the Round Rock Parents and Taxpayers in a Facebook post.
House Lawmakers Are Poised to Fumble Property Tax Reform
Are state lawmakers in the House going to side with Texas taxpayers or local politicians?
San Antonio: Runoffs and Debt
Saturday’s municipal elections mean more debt, higher taxes, and another trip to the ballot box for Alamo city residents.
Houston Local Election Recap
Low turnout produces big results in Houston-area elections.
Abbott Accuses House of “Holding Up” Texas Privacy Act
The Texas House has refused to move forward legislation that would protect privacy in public facilities and the freedom of private businesses.
Tan Parker Favors Cronyism over Conservatism
Parker’s move shows that NASCAR is more important to him than the Republican Party of Texas’ priorities.
North Texas Voters Approve Billions in Bond Debt
Voters who bothered to show up approved 17 of 20 bond propositions on the May 6 ballot in Metroplex cities and school districts.
Dallas Democrat Criminalizes Poll Watching
Democrat official files complaint against Empower Texans’ bureau chief…for reporting on voter fraud.
House Passes Unconstitutional Bill to Limit Governor’s Appointment Powers
While the Texas House is finally passing various ethics reforms, lawmakers approved legislation last week that would chill the rights of citizens in the Lone Star State.
Turnout Expectedly Low in Local Metroplex Elections
Only one Metroplex county reported double-digit turnout in May 6 local elections.
Hospital Board Incumbents Get the Boot
Four out of seven Ector County Hospital Trustees will not be returning to the boardroom after Saturday’s contentious election. For many residents, however, these results didn’t come as a surprise.