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McConaughey Holds 12-Point Lead Over Abbott, According to Poll
The actor has been considering a run for Texas governor.
Uncorking More Government Pork – Texas Department of Agriculture Sponsors Wine Tastings
The Ag Department is one of the two lead sponsors of two upcoming Texas wine tastings - one in Dallas and...
The Grass is Always Greener…
On Wednesday the Houston City Council voted 9-5 in favor of an ordinance giving businesses the right to...
Money For Nothing, Rings Not Free
Texas taxpayers are a generous lot. Just ask the good folks at Windstream Communications, who state bureaucrats say improperly received more than $6 million from Texans over the last seven years. Operating then under the name Valor Telecommunications, the company is...
How Much More of the Erdners’ Family Budget Should Government Take?
Today's Statesman profiles Todd and Michele Erdner's extraordinary measures to control rising grocery bills for their 7 kids, who Michelle home schools. Is government helping? Consider that the Erdners' can't recall the last time they ordered pizza for delivery and...
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.”
Citizens Ask Legislature to Fix ‘Corrupt’ Appraisal Board Election System
Larger local governments play the game to get their chosen ones elected.
True Texas Project Releases Citizen Recommendations in North Texas Elections
Citizen activists give more than 100 recommendations before the May local elections.
Money For Nothing, Rings Not Free
Texas taxpayers are a generous lot. Just ask the good folks at Windstream Communications, who state...
How Much More of the Erdners’ Family Budget Should Government Take?
Today's Statesman profiles Todd and Michele Erdner's extraordinary measures to control rising grocery bills...
So Long, Senator
One piece of bad political news this date: State Senator Kyle Janek is leaving public office. While rumored for some time, it's a shame to see. Dr. Janek has been a good friend to the conservative movement, a reliable voice of reason in an unreasonable political body,...
ISD: Lie, Cheat, Steal
North Forest Independent School District in the Houston area is nearly bankrupt, having lied about student enrollment numbers, mismanaged the taxpayers' cash, and cheated untold numbers of children out of an academic future. The response from the teacher union rep:...
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