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Dallas Gripped by Fear of Black Lives Matter Rioters
Nation awaits jurors’ decision in Derek Chauvin trial as memories of 2020 riots hover over Dallas City Council elections.
Vote Down the Ballot
Early voting for the March primary begins next week in Texas. While many believe the top of the ticket is...
New Property Tax Could Go on the Books
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has submitted a formal request to Attorney General Abbott...
Happiness Is Lubbock, Texas…
The old rock-country hit "Happiness is Lubbock, Texas, in My Rearview Mirror" had a tender, sappy-sweet quality to it. But sitting in the Lubbock airport after a great day visiting with our supporters and friends here in the Panhandle, we're happy to report...
Just When You Thought Gas Prices Couldn’t Be Higher…
...Along comes State Sen. John "Let Them Be Taxed" Carona. The senator from Dallas is, seriously, going to introduce legislation next Session to raise the state's gasoline tax by 10 cents per gallon. This would take even more of your money and shovel it to the state's...
Schofield Bill Protects Texas Elections From Federal Takeover
House Bill 4507 author says Congress doesn’t have constitutional authority to prescribe state election laws.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban for Cities, Counties Passes Texas Senate
“Texas voters simply do not want the local officials they have elected to represent them spending their tax dollars on hired-gun lobbyists who often have no connection to their community and may be working against their interests.”
Austin Bike Shop That Censored Police in 2020 Gets Robbed in 2021
Ironic and unsurprising.
20 Republicans Join Democrats in Vote on Gender Modification
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) offered an amendment that would have prevented puberty blockers from being administered as part of a prescription drug savings program on House Bill 18. The amendment failed.
Texas AG: 170K+ People Illegally Crossed Border in March
President Joe Biden has been implementing policies to allow more illegal immigrants—including cartel members, sex traffickers, and criminals—into the country.
Frisco School Board President Scolds Citizens: ‘This Is Our Meeting’
Citizens say Frisco parents and taxpayers deserve more respect.
Local Officials Write Your Property Tax Bill
Not all the blame rests on the appraisal districts.
Senate Committee Meets to Discuss Homeless Camping
“The current system is not safe or working for anyone—not for those experiencing homelessness; not for the public living, working, or visiting downtown; and not for the businesses seeking to relocate here.”
Texas House Passes Democrat’s ‘Digital Citizenship’ Bill Before Other Civics Bills
Several bills have been filed related to civics instruction; few have moved through the legislative process.
Happiness Is Lubbock, Texas…
The old rock-country hit "Happiness is Lubbock, Texas, in My Rearview Mirror" had a tender,...
Just When You Thought Gas Prices Couldn’t Be Higher…
...Along comes State Sen. John "Let Them Be Taxed" Carona. The senator from Dallas is, seriously, going to...
Polland For Senate? Hope So!
Last week's announcement that State Sen. Kyle Janek of Houston isn't seeking re-election has opened the gates of candidates rumored, potential and real. One name that's surfaced is Gary Polland, a long-time conservative activist who lets his professional life (he's a...
TxDOT ‘Screwed Up’ 1.1 Billion Times
In what may go down as the most incredibly stupid error in state history, transportation officials told lawmakers this week that they counted $1.1 billion in revenue twice -- leading them to over-commit to road projects. State Sen. Steve Ogden of Bryan summed the...
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