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Woke Pastor Works with Mansfield ISD to Pass Anti-School Choice Resolution
Reverend Katie Hays is also a part of the anti-school choice group Pastors for Texas Children.
Texas Democrats Vote Against Federal Aid for Border Crisis
Among those voting no was U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D–Dallas), who is currently running to be the Democrat Senate candidate against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–TX).
New York and Texas Clash Over Border Crisis
The states’ governors traded barbs over the influx of illegal aliens in New York.
Tony Gonzales Joins Democrats, Votes Against Defunding Military Drag Shows
U.S. Rep Tony Gonzales of Texas voted alongside House Democrats to reject an amendment to defund drag shows and “pride” events.
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Harvey is WHY Texas Has A ‘Rainy Day Fund’
During the last several budget cycles, big-spenders intent on subsidizing their pet projects have covetously eyed the growing size of the state’s “rainy day fund.” The catastrophic nature of Hurricane Harvey shows just how prescient conservative lawmakers have been in...
Turner: Houston Will Be Back Within a Year
In what has become a nightly occurrence, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference to announce $14 million in donations to the city and county’s relief fund and allow for various agencies to give a public update on their status. Off the bat, Turner...
Travis County Sheriff Delays Houston Rescue Efforts
As thousands of private citizens bravely responded with their individually owned boats and resources to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, nearby Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez waited to mobilize a single boat crew to assist with the disaster. Sheriff...
Harvey Shows Best of Texas
As private citizens, there’s no firm obligation to get our hands dirty when disaster strikes, to help our neighbor in their time of need, to sacrifice time, talent, and treasure on behalf of others. But that’s what Texans did. Despite holding the freedom to look after...
Ahead of Shutdown Vote, Struggling Dallas Bus Agency Raises Tax Rate
Desperate for cash, Dallas’ taxpayer-subsidized school bus agency is raising its tax rate to the highest level allowed. Dallas County Schools trustees voted at a board meeting on Tuesday to increase the agency’s ad valorem tax rate to the maximum allowed rate of one...
Which Metroplex Cities Are Raising Property Taxes?
Local governments across Texas will adopt next year’s property tax rates over the next month. Taxpayers are left wondering which officials are funding bigger budgets off new growth, and which are simply asking taxpayers to pay more. Even cities that lower than tax...
Houston City Council Meets With Focus On Disaster Relief
In the midst of a major recovery and relief effort following Hurricane Harvey, Houston City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting to address the state of the city and to appropriate millions in disaster relief. Council broke from their usual city hall...
Collin County Votes to Void More Paxton Prosecutors’ Fees
Collin County taxpayers want their money back. Collin County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Monday to take another step toward recovering excessive legal fees paid to private attorneys appointed to head the politically motivated prosecution of Texas Attorney...
Straus Lieutenant Leaves for Lobby While He Still Can
One of Texas House Speaker Joe Straus’ key lieutenants is getting out while he can, leaving the House for a job as a lobbyist for the University of Texas after fighting during the session against conservative reforms. State Rep. Larry Gonzales (R–Round Rock) confirmed...