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TEA Extends Control of Houston ISD Until 2027, Appoints New Board Members
The school district now faces a two-year window to meet strict state criteria, improve student outcomes, and regain local control.
‘I’m Coming Home’: Tinderholt Announces Retirement From Texas House
Tinderholt said his decision to step away was about making room for the next generation and returning home to his family.
Immigration Enforcement Bill Heads to Abbott After House, Senate Approve Deal
Under the final language, counties may enter into any of the three ICE partnership models allowed under federal law.
Effort to Restore AG’s Authority to Prosecute Election Fraud Killed as Deadline Passes
The Texas House and Senate were unable to reach an agreement on a proposal to allow the Attorney General to unilaterally prosecute election crimes.
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Texas Democrats Sticking with Straus
As Texas House Republicans contemplate plans to amend the process by which the Republican nominee for Speaker is selected, Democrat members are gushing with praise for incumbent Joe Straus. Since 2009, House Speaker Joe Straus has held on to his post largely thanks to...
Midland City Council Seeks More Community Involvement
In an effort to encourage participation by community members in the local tax adoption process, Midland City Councilmembers are going above and beyond their legal obligations. Midland City Council meets twice a month at 10am at City Hall and, historically, have held...
County Commissioners Continue to Grow Coffers at Property Owners Expense
Despite growing sales tax receipts and a more-than-healthy reserve fund of approximately $61 million, Midland County Commissioners are proposing a 9 percent increase on property taxes. If passed, the new rate would allow the county to collect more than $3.5 million in...
“Republican” Challenger Wants Tax on Water Bottles
Typically, those seeking a win in Texas’ Republican primaries do their best to show voters how conservative they are. However, one state House hopeful is trying to win support by talking about all of the revenue government can generate via a nifty new tax on water...
Senator Criticizes House for Killing ‘Meaningful’ Property Tax Reform
One of the Texas Senate’s top tax champions rightly blasted the Texas House for killing property tax reform. In a passionate speech to his Senate colleagues, State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) criticized House lawmakers responsible for killing his reform that...
Kevin Sparks: Fueling Liberty
There are many things a young child can learn while working with his father in the West Texas oil patch. For Midland native Kevin Sparks, it was a compilation of values that led him into political activism today – including a strong work ethic, fiscal responsibility,...
Montgomery County GOP Votes to Put Toll Road Referendum on the Ballot
In a historic victory for grassroots conservatives in Montgomery County, the Republican Party Executive Committee, composed of precinct chairs, voted almost unanimously to support the placement of a non-binding referendum concerning toll roads on the 2018...
In Vote on Failing Dallas Bus Agency, Union Backs Drivers Over Taxpayers
In the upcoming election to decide on shutting down Dallas’ failing bus agency, Texas’ most powerful teachers union is backing bus drivers over taxpayers. Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) says it will campaign on behalf of Dallas County Schools in a...
Shaheen Announces Run for Re-Election
After seriously considering a campaign for higher office, State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) has announced that he will instead run for re-election to his current seat. Over the past few months Shaheen has flirted with a run for the Texas Senate to replace outgoing...