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Understanding the Key Deadlines of the 89th Texas Legislature
The dates citizens need to know during the 140-day session.
Analysis: Property Values Soar in Uvalde County, Mostly Outpacing Tax Rate Cuts
While a couple of taxing entities in Uvalde County held tax bills steady, some rate reductions failed to deliver relief.
Senators Cornyn and Cruz Must Confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Simply put, the people of Texas demanded Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate confirmation for HHS Secretary.
Texas, Mexico Designate Facilities for Deportation Operations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is continuing to round up criminal aliens across the country.
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Midland Implementing New “Tax”
Our City Council is planning to take more of your money, this time via a stormwater runoff fee on the water bill. For residents, the tiered fee structure ranges from $1.20 to $3.40 per month and is based on the square footage of your home’s roofline. Barring any...
Revoking Occupational Licenses for Failing to Pay Student Loans is Illogical
Occupational licensing is a growing concern in Texas. Over the past 50 years, the number of professional fields requiring licensure in the state has grown from 5 percent to 30 percent. A “license to work” not only acts as barrier to employment for those seeking to...
Texas Opportunity Zones Could Prove Successful Across the State
Last year, when the landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed, Texans were excited to finally see the federal government move on a reform that was long-promised. A little-known provision within that bill, though, encourages private investment in distressed...
Tarrant County Woman Convicted of Illegal Voting
Democrats continue to bury their heads in the sand as they claim that voter fraud isn’t real. But in Fort Worth on March 28, 2018, Crystal Mason was convicted of illegal voting in the 2016 general election and sentenced to five years in the Institutional Division of...
Amarillo Man Arrested for Clapping
Let it be known that clapping is not allowed at Amarillo City Council meetings. Just ask Kip Billups, who was arrested Tuesday at the request of Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson after applauding a speaker during open forum. Ironically, the arrest was made in an attempt to...
Straus Sycophant Questions Value of Endorsement
In the race to succeed Texas House Speaker Joe Straus in his San Antonio-based house district, one candidate is reportedly demonstrating uncertainty regarding how helpful the speaker’s endorsement might be. After a six-way primary race in House District 121, two...
Voter Fraud Alleged in Kaufman County Election Contest
A North Texas judicial election decided by just one vote is being challenged in court over allegations of voter fraud, illegal mail ballot harvesting, and official misconduct. Kaufman County Court at Law No. 1 candidate Tracy Booker Gray filed a lawsuit this week to...
Ted Cruz Receives Endorsement from the National Border Patrol Council
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) hosted a campaign rally at the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) Local 3307 office in Edinburg on Tuesday, where he received their “proud endorsement.” His visit was part of a three-day campaign tour composed of 12 stops throughout...
Austin Tunnel Project Almost $140 Million Over Budget
Austin residents are having to pay a massive bill for a city project plagued with problems. Waller Creek, which runs through downtown Austin, was scheduled for improvements to help with flood control, including a mile-long underground tunnel that drains to Lady Bird...