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Despite Critics, Data Shows Texas Law Tackling ESG Is Working
Researchers presented their findings defending Senate Bill 13 before the Texas Senate on Thursday.
TEA Finds Houston ISD Superintendent Did Not Misuse Tax Dollars
The investigation was initiated after a report suggested Mike Miles sent public funds to Colorado to offset the debt of his Third Future Network charter schools.
Houston Controller Accused of Pay-to-Play by Mayor Whitmire
Controller Chris Hollins is selling sponsorships, the highest level of which awards the donor with a private dinner.
Dallas HERO Calls on Senate Committee to Hold City Governments Accountable
The group’s executive director says lawmakers need to look into reforms to prevent local governments from undermining citizens.
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Patrick Unveils Education Reform Plan for Special Session
Speaking to reporters Thursday morning, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a bold school finance overhaul he plans to push during the special session that begins next week. If passed, Patrick’s plan would substantially increase teacher salaries by prioritizing them over...
UT’s Race-Based Admissions Challenged at Texas Supreme Court
Roughly a year after the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the University of Texas’ race-based admissions policy, the architect for the case is back fighting for equal rights before the Texas Supreme Court. Edward Blum, director of the Project on Fair...
Texas Values Wins Short-Term Victory at Texas Supreme Court, Appeal Looming
The end of June marked what is likely the temporary end to a much larger legal battle here in Texas over benefits to same-sex couples. In a unanimous decision, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of two Houston taxpayers, Jack Pidgeon and Larry Hicks, in Pidgeon...
Denton Investigating Contracts Awarded By City-Owned Utility
Contracting practices at Denton’s city-owned electricity provider are under investigation, and the utility’s energy trading group may be next. Four Denton Municipal Electric managers were placed on paid administrative leave while the city investigates how the DME...
Locals Are Misleading Texans on Property Tax Reform
Local officials in Texas continue to mislead the public regarding statewide property tax reform. While over two hundred government officials and employees traveled to Austin in 2017 to oppose taxpayers, it’s their false rhetoric that Texans should find most repugnant....
Straus Removes Mask, Reveals Motive for Killing Privacy Act
Just a week before the special session is set to begin, Republicans in House Speaker Joe Straus’ home county of Bexar passed a resolution calling for him to be replaced as Speaker of the Texas House. Following this repudiation, Straus changed his tune and revealed his...
Allen Residents Say It’s Time for Term Limits
Paul Konrad has lived in the city of Allen for 17 years – and the same person has been the city’s mayor for all those years, and more. Twenty-year incumbent Steve Terrell, who became Allen’s Mayor in 1997, was re-elected in May for another three years. His decision to...
Taxpayers On The Hook For Public Employee Perks
Imagine getting up in the morning, getting dressed, hopping in a vehicle paid for by your employer, and driving to work. Your job could be 10, 20, even 30 or more miles away – but that doesn’t matter because the miles, and wear and tear, aren’t being put on your...
Straus’ Home County GOP Supports His Removal As Speaker
Just a week before the special session is set to begin, Republicans in House Speaker Joe Straus’ home county of Bexar voted in favor of a resolution calling for new leadership in the Texas House. In a vote of 36-28, members at the Bexar County Executive Committee...