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City of Moran Outlaws Abortion Trafficking
Moran has become the 55th sanctuary city for the unborn in Texas.
Texas House Passes School Choice Bill for the First Time in History
Gov. Abbott has said he is ready to sign the measure into law, calling it the launch of the “largest school choice program in the nation.”
Reforms for Public University Governance Pass Texas Senate
The legislation ends the “shared governance” model between faculty senates and boards of regents.
Texas Senators Pass Measure Giving $2.5 Billion to Film Industry
The proposal would tie the state’s film incentive program to a new fund and lower cast and crew residency requirements for qualifying productions.
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Abbott Urges Compromise on Gun Laws
As Texas Democrats rallied to demand a special session on gun-control measures, Gov. Greg Abbott refused to rule out any of the Democrats’ proposals. Instead, he’s urging Democrats to stop speaking from behind the media and “start talking to colleagues in the Capitol...
Travis County Commissioners Raising Your Taxes and Their Salaries
The Travis County Commissioners Court is about to take more of your money—and they’re also pocketing a lot more of it, too. On Tuesday, county commissioners voted to move forward with raising taxes by 8 percent next year, meaning they’ll take about $126 more from the...
Mizani Declares Pro-Taxpayer Mayoral Candidacy
Today, former Keller City Councilman Armin Mizani announced his intention to run for mayor on a platform of making Keller “Texas’ most family friendly city,” as well as being taxpayer friendly. “To do this, it will require a collective effort between our residents,...
Amarillo Attorney Prepares for Court of Appeals Bid
Amarillo criminal defense attorney Steven Michael Denny is gearing up for a possible bid for a seat on the Seventh Court of Appeals. On Thursday, the Republican attorney filed a treasurer appointment with the Texas Ethics Commission for a possible bid for the Place 4...
Greenville Proposes Over 22 Percent Tax Hike
Greenville city officials have proposed a tax rate that will raise the average homeowner’s city property tax bill a striking 22.7 percent, from $784 to $962. That outpaces the 17 percent rise in the average Greenville home value, from $120,210 to $141,066. The...
Debate on Second Amendment Engulfs Social Media Again
Texas politicians are starkly opposed in their reactions to the recent shootings in El Paso and Odessa. From statewide elected officials down to lawmakers in the state Capitol, politicians of every stripe are sounding off online, making known their would-be public...
Commentary: Is Raising Coppell’s Property Tax Rate Necessary?
City property tax bills are increasing again in Coppell. Not only will the city get more tax revenue at the current tax rate due to higher property values, they now plan to increase the tax rate 2.55 percent beyond last’s years tax rate. Even worse, they admit they do...
Jon Bouche Announces Candidacy for Montgomery GOP Chair
In a much-anticipated announcement made in front of an enthusiastic crowd at a Montgomery County Tea Party meeting, conservative activist Jon Bouche confirmed that he will be running for chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Party in the March 3,...
Will House Republicans Back Bonnen’s Candidate?
Beginning tomorrow, the Texas House Republican Caucus will begin voting on a new vice chair. The results of the in-caucus election for the post will demonstrate for Texans whether House Republicans are willing to continue condoning the corruption within their ranks...