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Professors Testify Against Faculty Senate Reform Proposal
The measure pushes back against “shared governance” between faculty and boards of regents.
Court Blocks Biden-era Rule Demanding Foster Care Providers Affirm LGBT Identities
Texas sued the Biden administration over the rule last year.
Las Vegas Sands Folds on Casino Gambling in Irving
Anti-gambling advocates hailed the city’s rejection of casinos as a win for Irving residents.
Houston ISD Board Votes for New ‘Teacher Excellence System’
The new system will categorize teachers based on their performance and will link salaries to evaluation scores.
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French Fighting Hard in Rematch Against Geren
FORT WORTH, Texas—Conservatives in Cowtown are taking another shot at replacing one of the most liberal Republicans in the Texas House. State Rep. Charlie Geren (R—Fort Worth) an eight-term incumbent, has been a fixture of the Straus regime ever since he helped depose...
Which Republicans Voted For Higher Property Taxes?
Texas voters are currently allowed to vote on dramatic property tax hikes levied by school boards. But a minority of House Republicans joined a united Democrat Caucus to try and repeal that protection. In 2017, the Texas House passed a bill that would have allowed...
Abbott Unveils Plan for Property Tax Reform
After leadership in the Texas House killed his property tax reform measures during the special session last summer, Gov. Greg Abbott clarified his expectations for when the legislature reconvenes next year. Speaking at a press conference in Houston this morning,...
Spectre of Harvey Looms Over Coming Budget Challenges
Hurricane Harvey’s record-level destruction will likely cost the state a minimum of $2 billion to help cover the damages, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar said in the months following the record-setting disaster. “This event, being from the edge of Corpus (Christi) all...
Fort Worth Residents Ready to Ban Red-Light Cameras
Residents of Texas’ top collector of red light camera revenue say they’re ready to “ban the cams” in their city. “Welcome to the easiest campaign you will ever work on,” says Kelly Canon, who’s spearheading the effort to abolish Fort Worth’s unpopular red-light...
Patterson Pushing Ahead in Open-Seat Campaign
FRISCO, Texas—A local conservative businessman is trying to keep a Texas House seat in conservative hands after the incumbent lawmaker has mounted a campaign for higher office. Since 2012, taxpayers in House District 106 have been well represented in the Texas House...
What to look for in Campaign Finance Reports
Tomorrow marks an important deadline in accountability season in Texas. Campaign finance reports are due to the Texas Ethics Commission and their contents will tell voters and activists alike a lot about the viability of a campaign, which races the Austin...
Failure to Fight Draws Freshman Legislator Primary Challenge
CORINTH, Texas—After serving only one term in office a state lawmaker is embroiled in a tough re-election fight from a candidate who doesn’t shy away from them. Sanger veterinarian Lynn Stucky entered politics in 2016 when he filed to run for the open seat being...
Conservatives Seek to Hold Former Ally Accountable in HD 98
SOUTHLAKE, Texas—A lawmaker who came into office as a conservative and soon betrayed his own constituents is finding himself in the re-election fight of his life as conservatives rally to hold him accountable. State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R—Southlake) won his...