NEWS
State Appeals Dismissal of Texas Open Meetings Act Case
Trial over Doyal’s violation of open meetings law continues in expedited appeal with broad implications beyond the cut-throat world of Montgomery County politics.
Patrick Doubles Down: No Raiding the Rainy Day Fund
“If we do that, in a few years, the Rainy Day Fund could be entirely depleted and we wouldn’t have the resources needed for the tough times that may be ahead,” he warns.
Texas House Takes Aim at Shutting Down Struggling Dallas Bus Bureaucracy
As Dallas County Schools struggles to stay solvent, two bills to abolish the scandal-plagued bus agency are working their way through the Texas Legislature.
Conservatives Override House Leadership, Pass Strong Ban on Sanctuary Cities
SB 4 will now go back to the Texas Senate where lawmakers can either concur with the amendments made by the Texas House or form a conference committee to hash out the differences between both versions.
Williams Praised For Pro-Taxpayer Stance Opposing New Tax
Roger Williams opposes the “border-adjustment tax” and says tax relief can be achieved by cutting spending, not imposing new taxes.
Freshman Honors Corrupt Ex-Lawmaker Turned Liberal Lobbyist
Mike Lang’s misguided attempt to appear magnanimous is a major mistake that unnecessarily undermines his credibility.
Slot Machines on Local Calendar Thursday
The bill would be the final piece of the puzzle needed to allow bingo parlors to implement back door slot machines.
Sharp Seeks Stay on Proposed Contract Expansion
Texas A&M will avoid a potential controversy by delaying a vote on extending Chancellor John Sharp’s contract.
Bryan Slaton Announces Campaign Rematch
State Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Canton) will once again face conservative challenger Bryan Slaton in what is sure to be one of the main primary races to keep an eye on in 2018.
Widely Talked About “Sandra Bland Act” Heard in Committee
The Sandra Bland Act was heard in committee for the first time since its introduction by State Representative Garnet Coleman.
Coppell ISD Policy Reportedly Allows Boys in Girls’ Bathrooms
Parents claim to have lodged complaints with the district about a kindergarten boy using the girls’ bathroom. They allege the district supports such a policy.
Finding Transparency on Collin College’s Website
Contact information for Collin College’s elected trustees was nowhere to be found on the school’s website – until today.