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Dallas ISD Admin Claims ‘Loopholes’ Let Boys Play in Girls’ Sports
The administrator said that she has no fear of going to jail for advocating for the LGBT agenda in education.
Texas A&M President Backtracks on Sponsoring DEI Conference After Gov. Pressure
President Mark Welsh has canceled university participation in a DEI conference after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to fire him.
Carroll ISD Plans New Offerings: Biblical Foundations, Arts, and Career Courses
One of the proposed courses includes instruction on the Bible and its impact on Western civilization, while another focuses on career prep for students.
Houston Port Commission Chairman Reappointed Amid DOJ Lawsuit
Ric Campo was unanimously reappointed to Chair the Port Commission but the Camden CEO is currently facing a lawsuit from the DOJ.
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It’s Time to Take Dallas Officials to the Wood Shed, Put Taxpayers First
Dallas’ finances are in trouble—deep trouble. Between deferred maintenance and a crippling pension crisis, it’s time for city officials to set priorities. One councilman has proposed a solution—revaluate the more than $260 million in annual payments sent to Dallas’...
Texas Senate Passes Property Tax Reform
On Tuesday the Texas Senate approved major legislation to sharply limit local government’s abilities to increase property taxes without voter approval. Authored by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston), SB 2 would require local governments to hold an election...
Collin County College Raising Taxes Again?
Collin County Community College is asking voters to approve a blank check for $600 million in new debt. While approving the May proposition may raise future property tax rates by 12 cents, records show the district already increased property taxes 19.6 percent over...
Lang Seeks to Repeal Brown County Bribery Program
With a county attorney in his district under investigation for corruption and bribery, one lawmaker is seeking to repeal the program he used to raise money. The Brown County Attorney, Shane Britton, is currently being investigated by the FBI, the Texas Rangers, and...
Ineffectual Tan Parker
Unwilling to fight for school choice, a real ban on sanctuary cities, or protecting women from predators, the chairman of the Texas House Republican caucus is defending a decision of the chamber’s leadership to help Democrats chub the legislative calendar with a...
Straus Hatchet-Man Signals Opposition to Texas Privacy Act
Though legislation to protect women’s privacy passed the Texas Senate this week, it appears to be dead-on-arrival in the House with prominent lawmakers opposing and downplaying the issue. A major priority for conservatives this session, SB 6 by State Sen. Lois...
Collin College Proposes $600 Million Bond
The Collin County Community College District is asking voters to approve a whopping $600 million bond proposal in May. What does the district plan to buy with such a huge sum – which must be repaid, with interest, with property tax dollars – and why do they need it...
Democrat Enablers Cry Foul on Conservative Criticism
After being caught suspending the rules in order to help Democrats, many Republicans are in hot water with their constituents. Taking to social media, many of them have sought to obfuscate their actions by “fact-checking” their critics and accompanying it with a...
Montgomery County GOP Officials Tried to Thwart Property Tax Vote
The Texas Senate’s push for property tax reform has garnered unusual allies, received typical opposition, and has even caused intra-party drama. Shortly after the all-Republican Montgomery County Commissioners Court voted to support tax reform, that same county’s...