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Lawmakers Fast-Track Legislation Requiring Sexual Harassment Training for Lobbyists
Both bills require the completion of sexual harassment training provided by the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) every two years.
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....
County Officials Call on Texas Lawmakers to End Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Commissioners in conservative Collin County say taxpayers shouldn’t be required to pay for lobbying efforts that advocate against their interests.
‘Restorative Discipline’ is Taking Root in Texas Schools
Critics of the policy say restorative discipline divorces consequences from actions.
Abbott Says He’ll Sign Constitutional Carry Bill, If Passed
“This is something that 20 other states have adopted, and it’s time for Texas to adopt it, too.”
Texas Senate Approves Bill to Protect Children From Disfiguring Gender Operations
The proposed law would classify certain permanently scarring procedures as child abuse.
Poll Worker Dismissed for Electioneering
Distributing political literature inside the polls is illegal under Texas law.
Biden Picks Democrat Harris County Sheriff to Head ICE
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has been tapped to lead the agency he once fought to subvert and obstruct.
Lawmakers Reject Studying Porn Addiction, Gender Dysphoria
Some Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats against proposals from conservative freshmen.
Charity Targeted During Winter Blackouts
Office of Dallas Councilmember Omar Narvaez asked a charity helping people during winter blackouts if they had the proper permit.
Texas Senate Passes ‘Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act’
“Nations like China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea CAN NOT be allowed to tie into our critical infrastructure.”
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,...
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