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Parental Right to Second Medical Opinion Passes House, Heads to Senate
Child Protective Services reforms stemming from the Drake Pardo case continue to march forward.
Lawsuit Could Be Key To Limiting Gov’t Growth, New Tax
Higher Fraud
Despite cries of poverty from university administrators seeking constant tuitions hikes -- and more taxpayer...
Those Calves Won’t Rope Themselves
One of the most significant taxpayer lawsuits in Texas' history is about to go to jury-trial in Austin, but Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has thus far refused to be deposed -- despite being a defendant in the case. While the office of Lt. Governor is a taxing one, it seems...
Getting It (Almost) Right
In a rare display of good sense, the Dallas Morning News almost gets it right in an editorial on the Legislature's new business income tax. But in arguing against the creation of new loopholes and exmeptions, they write "this new tax needs time to work." In reality,...
Child Gender Modification Bills Get Hearing in Senate
Similar legislation is slated to be heard in the House Committee on Public Health on Wednesday.
Bovard: News Media Suffering the Brunt of Tech Titan’s Greed
Google’s actions in the market, particularly in the digital advertising space, have distorted the marketplace and crushed entire competitors and industries under their dominant weight.
Dallas City Council Candidates Discuss Public Safety
Councilmember Cara Mendelsohn drops shocking revelations about city council.
Legislative Priority Progress Report: Election Integrity
Democrats demagogue, but Republicans hold the legislative power.
Some GOP Lawmakers Holding Out on Support for Election Integrity Legislation
With 67 Democrats in the House almost assuredly in opposition to the bill, they would theoretically need to convince just nine Republicans to side with them to potentially kill any consideration of the omnibus election integrity bills.
Central Texas City Council Removes Mask Mandate
Round Rock citizens told their city council the real-world evidence has revealed it’s time for government mask orders to stop.
Brian Byrd and Ann Zadeh’s Tax-Hiking History in Fort Worth
Despite different campaign messaging, two mayoral candidates have been more allied than might be expected when it comes to your taxes.
Bullying and Intimidation From School Districts Is Becoming Normal
Despite pushback, parents are working to make masks optional for their children.
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady Will Not Seek Re-Election
The senior Republican made the announcement at a Woodlands Chamber of Commerce conference.
Those Calves Won’t Rope Themselves
One of the most significant taxpayer lawsuits in Texas' history is about to go to jury-trial in Austin, but...
Getting It (Almost) Right
In a rare display of good sense, the Dallas Morning News almost gets it right in an editorial on the...
Academically-Required Press Box
Abilene school district officials tell the local newspaper that their "New Year's Resolution" is to increase taxpayers' debt this May by $85.2 million, or $5,126 per student. This would include spending $2 million on a new press box for the local football stadium....
New Business Tax Body Blow: 300 Percent Increase
The Houston Chronicle reports on the severe impact of the new business tax, which is a $6.2 billion hike  over the franchise tax. Wanda Rohm, who owns Presto Printing in Houston with 12 employees, said her taxes will go up an astonishing 300 percent. We have...
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