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The Countywide Polling Place Program Undermines Texas Election Integrity
Under the countywide system, ballots are intermingled across the entire county, necessitating a comprehensive countywide recount, no matter how small the race.
Effort to End Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food Moves Forward
The debate also included criticism of the American Heart Association, which initially testified against the bill during a Senate committee hearing last month.
Two Huntsville ISD Teachers Arrested in Separate Sex Crime Cases
Demondrae Murray was charged with soliciting a prostitute, while Eric Buchek was accused of having an “improper relationship” with a student.
Senate Passes Proposals to Mandate Counties Assist ICE & Verify Citizenship to Vote
Texas senators tackled issues related to illegal immigration on Tuesday.
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Texas Should Protect Private Property, Oppose High Speed Rail
Texas has enjoyed success and prosperity over the past decade due in large part to conservative leadership at the state level, and high engagement from dedicated conservatives who help put good, principled people in office. One of the most encouraging qualities of...
Chip Roy and Matt McCall Debate in CD 21 Runoff
Though the Republican Primary in Texas Congressional District 21, which encompasses parts of Travis County and a good chunk of the Hill Country, began with a jaw-dropping total of 18 candidates, there are now only two: Chip Roy and Matt McCall. Both candidates have...
Liberal Establishment Backing Leman Over Conservative Wolfskill
After a crowded five-way race to succeed former State Rep. Leighton Schubert (R–Caldwell), two candidates are now battling it out in the primary runoff election to represent the district in the legislature next year, with their endorsements showing highly contrasted...
City of McAllen Pushes Two Bonds in May Election
McAllen is gearing up for a $25 million bond election in May by hosting a series of events to “provide information to the voter,” according to City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez. But so far, voters don’t seem to be paying much attention. Last Wednesday, McAllen Futuro...
Progressives Seek Control of Cedar Park
Cedar Park could soon look more like Austin, if progressives have their way. On May 5, Cedar Park residents will vote in a critical election that will determine the direction of their city. Multiple city council seats are up for grabs, and progressive candidates are...
Texas State University Administration Gives in to Radical Protesters
Texas State University administration, under the leadership of University President Denise Trauth, recently gave in to a small number of aggressive protesters at the university. The protesters were calling for the impeachment of Student Body President Connor Clegg in...
Forensic Audit: “Cronyism, Theft” by Public School Officials
A forensic audit conducted by an independent professional uncovered corruption, theft, and fraud by former Greenville ISD officials, a public school district in East Texas. Local taxpayers pressured the school board to conduct the forensic examination. The forensic...
Texas Democrats Push Party’s Candidates in Local Races
Texas Democrats are again trying to do locally what they can’t at the state level: win elections. For a fourth year, the Texas Democratic Party is working to elect its candidates in nominally non-partisan city and school board races. Shut out of statewide office for...
Texas Cities Struggle with Truth in Accounting
The financial struggles of major cities are far from a secret. Collectively, the roughly 70 most populous cities in America had $335.4 billion in unfunded debt, with $210.7 billion in pension debt alone, according to a report from Truth in Accounting. From unfunded...