NEWS
Denton’s Taxing Entities Control Appraisal District
Two members of the appraisal district’s board of directors are local government officials, and they hired the mayor of Lewisville as chief appraiser.
Hensarling Retirement: Open Seat Effect
Hensarling’s departure means that 31 seats will be open for the coming regular election, 21 of which are Republican held.
Wayne Christian Slams Federal Subsidy, Urges Repeal
Free market proponents have long criticized industry subsidies as a futile misallocation of resources.
Caucus Workgroup Releases Speaker Selection Proposal
Such a change would prevent liberal Republicans from forging alliances with Democrats in order to gain the Speaker’s gavel.
Hensarling Announces Retirement
Open seat race could be crowded.
Clardy Could be Next on Censure List
“The Cherokee County GOP watches what they do and how they vote. That information is readily available to voters after each session. It’s not personal. It’s about accountability.”
Interim Charges Reveal Gap Between Speaker and Everyone Else
Conservative republicans statewide can hopefully expect to see a different tact in future House charges.
Residents Fight Pearland’s Forced Annexation
Residents living just outside of Pearland are fighting back against being forcefully annexed.
Dallas Entrepreneur Ryan Signals Possible Primary Challenge to Villalba
Dallas businesswoman and pro-life advocate Lisa Luby Ryan appears to be considering a Republican primary challenge to incumbent Jason Villalba in House District 114.
Collin County Judge Will Appoint New Commissioner To Replace Hill
Collin County Judge Keith Self says he will “soon” appoint a replacement for Precinct 3 Commissioner Chris Hill, who resigned to run for Self’s spot.
Straus and Retama: Brought to You by Democrats
When it comes to gambling in the state of Texas, and specifically the parimutuel variant, Democrats have been heavily involved.
Eric Yollick: The Most Interesting Man in Texas
Yollick is on a mission to reform local government, earning him the hatred of the political establishment. He is also a fascinating individual.