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State Vendor IGT Violated Its Contract With the Texas Lottery Commission
With all eyes on the lottery, IGT’s political contributions present another problem.
Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff
Dremone Francis, charged in the capital murder of an HCSO deputy, was released on bond.
Aldine ISD Will Close 6 Schools Due to Enrollment Loss
The closures are expected to save the district $35 million, providing significant relief to the $100 million budget deficit.
Libraries Could Lose Funding for Hosting Drag Queen Story Hours Under Senate Proposal
The proposal follows legislation passed last session that sought to ban sexually oriented performances in front of minors, including drag performances.
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Texas Senate Works to Rein In Tuition
Earlier this month, the Texas Senate Higher Education Committee held a hearing on major legislation which could result in a big cut in tuition at Texas’ public colleges and universities. Senate Bill 18 by State Sen. Kel Seliger (R–Amarillo), would repeal a...
Cities Have Spent $17 Billion on Failed DART Experiment
Cities have sunk roughly $17 billion on DART since 1984, after including debt payments and the agency’s operating costs. It’s a staggering sum, especially considering it’s the 5th most inefficient transit system in the nation. According to a study by the Hamilton...
The Trump Ten
There has already been a great deal of talk about the difficult campaign road ahead that Democrats face in 2018. With having to defend 25 of 34 states in next year’s election, the minority party finds itself being forced to play defense in what should be a very...
Convention of States Resolution Passes Texas Senate
Another conservative priority has passed the state’s upper chamber as the Texas Senate voted to approve a resolution calling for an Article V Convention of States. On Tuesday, the Texas Senate voted along party lines (20-11) in favor of SJR 2 by State Sen. Brian...
Huberty Gives Death Sentence to School Choice
Another conservative priority is on life support after the Texas House moved to thwart efforts to expand parental choice in education. Public Education Chairman Dan Huberty (R–Kingwood) told an interviewer that school choice was “dead” in the Texas House this year....
Democrats vs. Patriots in Texas’ Highest Court
Nine Texas Supreme Court justices currently hold in their hands the future of free speech in the Lone Star State. On one side are a group of conservative citizens attempting to combat voter fraud. On the other side is the Texas Democratic Party seeking to make...
Study Shows High-Speed Rail Could Cost Taxpayers $21.5 Billion
A recent study by the Reason Foundation projects a dismal fate for the planned Texas Central high-speed rail, asserting that the rail will eventually have to be bailed out by taxpayers. The study estimates the failed railway could cost taxpayers up to $21.5 billion...
Lawmaker Criticizes City Secretary for Violating Election Law
The City Secretary of Irving has come under fire from a state lawmaker for allegedly violating the election code in an attempt to keep a mayoral candidate off the May ballot. A formal opinion from the Attorney General’s Office has been requested. Irving’s City...
Spotlight: The Economic Stabilization, or “Rainy Day” Fund
Texas’ Economic Stabilization Fund, or the “Rainy Day Fund,” is the largest of its kind, accounting for 23 percent of such set-asides in the nation. At its inception in 1988, the citizens of Texas approved the fund for “unforeseen shortfalls in revenue.” Given...