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Texas Senators Consider MAHA Measures in Committee
Health and industry professionals voiced concerns about the burden on food suppliers and the already complicated nutritional process for school lunches.
Houston Business Owners Challenge Minority Contracting Requirements
The federal lawsuits seek to declare Minority and Women-Owned Business programs unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Chief Justice Blacklock Calls for Judicial Reform, Accountability
The Texas Supreme Court justice called on lawmakers to protect family rights, raise judicial salaries, and help hold judges accountable.
Houston METRO To Provide $10 Million to City’s New Homeless Initiative
METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzales Brock said she plans to take back the transit system from the homeless.
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College Billed Students $14,000 for Hosting Steven Crowder
A Republican student group at Southern Methodist University successfully negotiated with administrators to host a conservative speaker on campus. The college initially overcharged the group for the venue – wanting $14,000 – but then reversed course after facing...
Round Rock Keeps Taking More of Residents’ Money
The City of Round Rock is collecting higher taxes than ever before, and spending millions on questionable projects. The city is experiencing exponential growth and development, with their total taxable property value increasing a massive $4 billion in the last five...
Food Truck Regulations in Houston and Austin Burden Budding Businesses
While Texas prides itself on a limited regulatory environment, Texas cities are some of the worst offenders of overregulation. A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation lays out how these regulations are stifling the growth of the ever-popular food...
Straus Questions Corporate Handouts He Approved
Last week, outgoing House Speaker Joe Straus reportedly sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott to express “concern” over the use of one of the state’s prominent corporate handouts known as the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF). Created in 2003, the TEF exists “to help attract...
Arlington Expanding City-Sponsored Rideshare Service
On-demand ridesharing is working so well as a public transportation solution for one North Texas city that it’s expanding the three-month-old pilot program. Arlington, a city of 390,000 that’s known for its lack of mass transit, launched the new transportation program...
Houston Land-Use Proposal May Have Major Impact With Little Public Input
Zoning and planning discussions often cite Houston as an example of a city without limits. While it is correct that the city doesn’t have a citywide zoning plan, it is not entirely without zoning. Ordinances found within the city code regulate development in Houston,...
City of Round Rock Playing Favorites, Hurting Taxpayers
Round Rock is giving special benefits to newly-arrived businesses, but only a select few chosen by the city council. This practice, commonly known as “corporate welfare,” is harmful and unfair to the community on many levels. The city has recently made deals with a...
93rd State District Judge Delgado Suspended Without Pay
A state judge charged with bribery is no longer drawing a salary from Texas taxpayers. On March 1, 93rd State District Court Judge Rudy Delgado was formally suspended without pay by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Hidalgo County Commissioners followed...
School District Tried to Rip Off Taxpayer for $15,000
A North Texas school district has given up on its attempt to obstruct access to district emails, after asking a local taxpayer to pay a $15,000 ransom for their release. The public records request submitted by taxpayer Steve Waltens sought to obtain emails sent by...