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Texas Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Restricting Bail for Human Trafficking Suspects
The approval follows Wednesday’s passage of three other bail reform items, including one denying bail to criminal illegal aliens.
New Poll Shows Strong Support for School Choice as Texas House Files Bill
The two chambers’ proposals are largely similar, increasing the chances it will make it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
Texas Attorney General’s Office and 2 Counties Join ICE’s Reinstated Task Force Model
Legislators, sheriffs, and ICE are encouraging Texas’ unenrolled counties to join.
Jim Davis Named Interim President of UT Austin
Davis was appointed by the UT System chancellor under the recommendation of the Board of Regents.
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Bonnen Doubles Down on Opposition to Constitutional Carry
The Speaker of the Texas House is doubling down on his opposition to constitutional carry legislation, taking aim at what he calls “fringe gun activists.” In a post to his Facebook page on Sunday evening addressed to his “friends and neighbors,” House Speaker Dennis...
Wylie ISD Proposes $193M in New Debt, But No New Campuses
Voters in Wylie Independent School District are being asked to approve over $200 million in campus expansions to make room for the North Texas district’s growing student population. Wylie’s school board placed a $193.7 million debt proposition on the May ballot that...
Melanie Graft: Reaching Beyond our Comfort Zone
Granbury resident Melanie Graft is a soft-spoken mother of three and self-proclaimed “country girl.” But don’t let her demeanor fool you: When it comes to defending freedom of speech, conservative principles, and her kids, she’s a force to be reckoned with. Currently...
Small Celina ISD Proposes Massive New $600M Debt
Less than a year after a small but fast-growing North Texas school district decided to spend millions on a sports stadium complex instead of classrooms, officials are asking voters to approve more spending to expand the district’s classroom space—a lot more. Celina...
Craft Brewers Cheer Texas House Victory
Free market-loving Texans and craft beer connoisseurs alike may soon have to something to celebrate, as the Texas House has voted to allow craft breweries to sell beer-to-go—a major victory for the craft beer industry in Texas. Currently, Texas is the only state that...
Who Will Wrangle Dripping Springs’ Wild Taxes?
In just three years’ time, homeowners in Dripping Springs are paying $1,000 more to their school district—and depending on the results of an upcoming election, that number might get even higher. As of late, Dripping Springs Independent School District has taken money...
Amarillo City Council Contender Suspends Campaign, Endorses Former Opponent
In a surprise twist just weeks away from the May 4 municipal election in Amarillo, one candidate running in a crowded field for an at-large city council seat has suspended his campaign, instead endorsing his former opponent. Recently, former Potter County Justice of...
Senate Floats Tax Increase to Fund School Spending Spree
For months the state’s elected leaders have been touting a plan to overhaul the state’s school finance system. However, so far what lawmakers have proposed largely doubles down on the broken portions of the system—including Robin Hood. And in order to pay for what’s...
Challengers Seek to Reform Magnolia Independent School District
For the first time since 2015, Magnolia ISD will have a contested election for their school board. Three incumbents defending the status quo of bigger government and more spending are up for re-election, and all three face challengers promising reform.For...