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Dade Phelan Doubles Down on Meme Regulation Bill Despite First Amendment Concerns
Phelan stood firm on his view of the legislation’s necessity, at one point suggesting that its penalties should be even stricter.
School Choice Battle Intensifies as Texas House Committee Hears Testimony
The proposal is a key priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, who made school choice a central issue in last year’s Republican primaries.
Lobbyists Exploit Loophole To Get Reserved Capitol Parking
State Preservation Board is allowing lobbyists to cheaply reserve prime parking at the Capitol.
Blue Ridge Residents Convince City To Pause Muslim-owned Developments
City council tabled a vote on two proposed communities pending a review of annexation agreements with the properties’ owners.
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Lubbock Judicial Candidate Lost in Bicycle Accident
Lubbock residents are mourning the loss of David Nelson, a local attorney, former Lubbock city councilman, and Republican nominee for Lubbock County Court at Law #3. Nelson, 67, was biking Wednesday morning on FM 41 when investigators believe he was struck from behind...
Cities Fighting to Deny Firefighter Benefits
Despite widespread consensus among medical professionals, the International Association of Firefighters, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that firefighters face increased rates of work-related cancer cases, at least two Texas cities are taking up...
Travis County Sheriff Overspends on Botched Deal
The Travis County Sheriff recently overspent almost $200,000 of taxpayer money due to her lack of due diligence and her intent to undermine state and federal immigration laws. The story began last fall, when Gov. Greg Abbott approved a $23 million grant to give rifle...
Put Your Money Where Your Values Are
Empower Texans has partnered with Patriot Mobile, a national cell phone provider, to offer an alternative to “Big Mobile” providers, that largely donate to organizations that oppose constitutional values. Patriot Mobile donates a portion of its users’ monthly proceeds...
City of Plano Raises Property Taxes 36 Percent in Recent Years
City officials in North Texas’ largest suburb have failed to adequately reduce tax rates as home values have skyrocketed, leading to much higher tax bills. The average homeowner in Plano has seen a 36-percent increase in their city tax bill in five years. Unless...
Memorial Park Meters Are About Fines and Fees
Houston’s announcement of paid parking meters at Memorial Park was met with differing reactions: some were supportive of the effort, while others were frustrated, chalking it up to another attempt by the City of Houston to collect more taxpayer dollars. According to a...
Azle School Board Asks Voters to Approve Tax Rate “Swap”
Add Azle to the list of Metroplex-area school districts calling for a property tax rate increase that requires local voters’ approval. Azle Independent School District trustees voted July 16 for a “tax swap” that will raise the district’s property tax rate for...
Mission Creep in Houston Historical Commission
When Houston passed its Historic Preservation Ordinance, supporters promised leery property owners that its passage wouldn’t mean government intrusion in every aspect of redeveloping private property in “historic” areas. Eight years later, it seems as though that has...
Governing Magazine: No “Blue Wave” Headed Towards Texas
Liberal pundits and talking heads across Texas and indeed, the rest of the country have long been opining wistfully about a supposed “blue wave” headed for the Lone Star State. Perennially they announce Democrats have a serious chance at “taking back” the state that...