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Analysis: Taxing Trends in Rusk County Include Significant Changes
A taxing entity is accused of rigging an election to increase its rate.
Houston Doctor Encourages Patients to Skip Citizenship Question on Intake Forms
Gov. Abbott warned medical institutions that they must have “crystal clear” records.
Multiple State Legislators File Anti-Second Amendment Bills
Grassroots organization Texas Gun Rights is backing legislation that will protect Texans’ Second Amendment rights.
Why the Democrats Lost to Trump, A Latino Perspective
Democrats made big mistakes.
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Citizens File Lawsuit Against Rolling Polling
With early voting beginning on Monday, citizen activists have filed a lawsuit to stop their county government from manipulating the election. At issue is Hidalgo County Proposition 1, a measure that would create a hospital district in Hidalgo County at a cost of 8...
Following Orders, When Convenient
It appears Collin County commissioners only feel compelled to follow a judge’s orders over spending the taxpayers’ money when it’s convenient. A report at Breitbart Texas on Sunday revealed a glaring inconsistency in the county commissioners' claim that they are...
Despite Teaching Fewer Students, North Texas ISD Pushes Historic Tax Increase
Despite losing hundreds of students in recent years, a North Texas school district is asking voters in November to approve a massive property tax increase—the largest single-year tax hike in its history. If their November ballot measure (TRE) passes,...
Deception Enters The Woodlands Township Election
As the election for The Woodlands township board of directors heats up, accusations are flying and conflicting facts are being thrown around about the one issue that has dominated the conversation: incorporation. Some politicians, rather than talking about their...
Hays County Digging Deeper for More Debt
A county already burdened by disproportionately high debt and rampant spending habits is asking voters – you guessed it – for even more debt this November. Predictably, residents are not happy about officials piling on debt as if they’re on a perpetual Christmas...
No Self Defense
An ever-growing chorus of voices is calling on Collin County Judge Keith Self to stand up for the taxpayers who elected him. Unfortunately, it appears Self is prepared to further dig into his position against taxpayers apparently out of fear he will face personal...
Lawyers’ Lawyers vs. Collin County Taxpayers
One taxpayer who is fighting to blow the whistle over the illegal use of public funds by his local government has now found even more tax money is being expended to attack him personally. As the scandal over Collin County Judge Keith Self’s decision to maintain...
Who Is the GOP Consultant Involved in Voter Fraud Case?
The organization responsible for uncovering an alleged voter fraud operation in Tarrant County says an “unnamed” Republican political consultant is involved in the scheme. Aaron Harris of Direct Action Texas claims the mountain of evidence he uncovered – along with...
Rigging Elections
Turns out elections really are being rigged. And not just in far-off places like Chicago or Detroit, but apparently much too close to home It appears a massive, organized effort to sway elections has been going on right under our noses in the largest of Texas’ “red”...