NEWS
School District Vendors Bankroll Pro-Bond PAC in Denton ISD
Companies gave $116,000 to the PAC promoting the district’s $750 million bond, including those that will directly profit off its passage.
Ben Leman Takes Campaign Cash from Toll Road Construction Company
With a recent large donation from the company constructing the toll project, it appears Leman may be reaping the rewards for his support.
Arrington: Limit Terms To Drain The Swamp
Proposal would limit service in Congress to 12 years.
UT-Austin Campaign Aims to Redefine Masculinity
“Even though I’m masculine, I can wear makeup, and if I feel like wearing a dress, I can do that too and it’s totally fine…”
Why Is A ‘Republican’ Helping Democrats Oppose The GOP?
Bitter after twice being defeated by conservatives, Bennett Ratliff of Coppell is working with a South Texas billionaire Democrat to oppose Republicans.
Paxton Joins Suit Against Austin Sick Leave Policy
“The Austin City Council’s disdain and blatant disregard for the rule of law is an attempt to unlawfully and inappropriately usurp the authority of the state lawmakers”
State Authorities Investigating More Voter Fraud in South Texas
Texas Rangers are investigating voter fraud in the Hidalgo County city of Edinburg in the November 2017 election.
Houston ISD Board Falls Deeper Into Turmoil
Parents are calling for the board to revoke HISD Board President Rhonda Skillern-Jones of her title.
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Verify Voters’ Citizenship
State Sen. Don Huffines of Dallas says he’ll file legislation to proactively verify the citizenship of voters.
Major Victory for Texas Voter ID Law
A federal appeals court upheld Texas’ photo voter ID law as nondiscriminatory, reversing the lower court’s “abuse of discretion” in striking down the law.
Alfie Evans, Healthcare and Freedom
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No Jail Time for Tarrant Judge Guilty of Felony Voter Fraud
Justice of the Peace Russ Casey was forced to resign and sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to submitting forged ballot petitions.