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McLendon-Chisolm Mayor Addresses ‘Unnecessary Fight’ Over Water Supply
Mayor Bryan McNeal told residents he is hopeful the next city council meeting will be different.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Leading Senate Initiative to Ban All THC Products in Texas
The measure will be carried by State Sen. Charles Perry, who introduced a previous measure legalizing the commercial sale of hemp in 2019.
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TAMU Class Explores ‘Systemic Racism’ in American Politics
“Race and Politics in the United States” is a class from the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M.
Fort Worth, Tarrant County Receive Federal Grant for DNA Testing Backlog
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and UNT Health Science Center $2.1 million.
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Senate Finance Recommends Property Tax Reforms
The Senate Finance Committee is recommending in its interim report that voters have the opportunity to opt for a higher local sales tax to buy down property taxes. The report also calls for simpler tax notices that are more transparent in revealing the true change in...
King Addresses Texas Sub Prime Taxes
Though this is not a new development it warrants repeating that Rep. Phil King of Weatherford is working to reform the Texas property tax juggernaut. The Weatherford Democrat reports that King’s legislative efforts in the upcoming session will be geared primarily...
Legislative Nannies
Hide your wallet, protect the kids and lock the doors, legislators are preparing to invade! Pre-filing of legislation has started in anticipation of the 81st Session of the Legislature. While Texans are worried about skyrocketing property taxes, liberal lawmakers have...
Your Vote Matters
Should you ever be tempted to think your vote doesn't matter, consider that taxpayer champion Linda Harper-Brown was re-elected to the Texas House by a 20-vote margin.
Dallas City Council To Vote On Further Smoking Restrictions
On November 19, Dallas City Council members will meet and vote on proposed new restrictions on the city's smoking ordinance. This is the second time in half a decade that anti-smoking proposals have been brought before the council to be voted on. The fundamental...
Now The Work Begins!
It was a bad night for conservatives around the nation. Even Texas wasn’t completely sheltered from the storm. The gap between conservatives and liberals in the Legislature became more narrow. The good news is that 22 of our 23 Taxpayer Heroes and Champions on the...
Who Reads Them, Exactly?
Politicians pay close attention to what newspaper editorial boards write, but why? The latest report from the newspaper industry's "Audit Bureau of Circulation" reports circulation is continuing its downward spiral -- falling almost 5 percent nationally. In Texas, the...
Divided To Be United
In less than 36 hours, the polls will be closed. Our Texas House and Senate races will be determined and we’ll know the outcome of what seems to have been the longest presidential race in U.S. history. Even as we enter the polling places divided by party and...
State Planes Take Taxpayers for a Ride
A new State Auditor's report finds that the use of state planes has cost taxpayers $1.4 million from May 2007 to May 2008. For example, a flight from Austin to Dallas cost $990 a person that would have been $248 roundtrip on Southwest with no advance purchase. The...