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Fort Worth Mayoral Candidates Side Against Election Integrity
Steve Penate sides with citizens to make elections more secure.
Giving Us More Gas (Taxes)
Ever heard of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission? Well, they want your money....
Clucking Hysteria
Hysterical pronouncements by politicians can lead to both bad policy and higher costs. You don't get much...
Jumping Off Bridges
Yep, Mom was right: Just because the other kids are jumping off a bridge doesn't make it right. Writ large, that commonsense is found in the national economy. If Texas were to follow the big-spending, high-taxing path of all the cool liberal kids, like California and...
Dallas News Highlights Random Unfairness of Property Taxes
The Dallas Morning News reports that only 7 percent of homeowners challenged their 2006 appraisals. Although 54 percent of protesters got some relief, Richard Whittle was denied when he challenged the increase of his one-story Garland house by 67 percent to $135,490...
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.
Phelan’s Approach to Emergency Powers Reform Stalls, While Senate Moves
The Texas Pandemic Response Act was heard on March 11 in House State Affairs Committee. More than a month later, it has yet to move.
Texas House to Vote on Constitutional Carry Legislation for First Time
Similar legislation has yet to move in the Texas Senate.
Senate Committee Meets to Discuss No-Knock Warrants
Police officers and police unions varied in support or opposition, as well as members of law enforcement working with West on the bill.
Despite Health Evidence, School District May Continue Forcing Masks on Kids
“It’s time to pivot to data-driven decisions when it comes to requiring children to wear a mask.”
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.
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.”
Jumping Off Bridges
Yep, Mom was right: Just because the other kids are jumping off a bridge doesn't make it right. Writ large,...
Dallas News Highlights Random Unfairness of Property Taxes
The Dallas Morning News reports that only 7 percent of homeowners challenged their 2006 appraisals. Although...
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 subsidies -- a new review finds major institutions are not only awash in cash, but that they are hoarding the cash contributed by alumni. For what? Who knows....
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