NEWS
Willett Nominated To Federal Court
Conservative jurist nominated to the influential 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Educrat Announces Campaign for Texas Senate
Tassin is reportedly telling voters that if she is elected she will “join the group of Senators opposed to Dan Patrick.”
Texas Scorecard Radio (September 28, 2017)
Episode 1: Host Tony McDonald goes around the state to speak with Houston Bureau chief Charles Blain as well VP of TFR Cary Cheshire. Jim Graham from Texas Right to Life also calls in to discuss the latest in the pro-life movement.
State Lawmaker Testifies Against McKinney’s “Land Grab”
State Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Little Elm) called the City of McKinney’s proposed land grab a move that undermines Texans’ property rights. He’s right, and property owners are outraged.
U.S. Fifth Circuit Upholds Key Provisions of Sanctuary Cities Ban
Most provisions will now go into effect pending further court rulings.
Property Owners Push Weatherford to Drop Forced Annexation “Land Grab”
After pushback from Parker County property owners, the City of Weatherford cancels plans to forcibly annex them before a new law ending the practice takes effect.
Laura Fillault for The Woodlands Township Position 7
Since taking office, Fillault has worked to keep The Woodlands tax rate low,
McKinney City Council Votes to Trample Property Rights
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Faircloth Accuses Abbott of Selling Appointments
At a candidate forum, Wayne Faircloth claimed Gov. Abbott behaves unethically.
Dawn Buckingham Named RPT Victory Chair
“Texas continues to lead the nation because of the commitment our candidates and officeholders have to conservative values and principles,” said Buckingham.
Houston Mayor Formally Seeks State Relief
The Mayor of Houston formally asked Gov. Greg Abbott to tap state funds for Hurricane Harvey recovery.
Houston Court Clears Way for Revenue Cap Lawsuit
The decision is a win for taxpayers and a loss for those city officials who think they are above the law.