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Texas Capitol Roiled by Alleged Sexual Assault
The suspect is a lobbyist with GOP establishment firm HillCo Partners.
Task Force Considers Elimination of the School Property Tax
The Legislature must begin to explore ways to phase out and ultimately eliminate the Maintenance &...
Eliminate School Property Taxes? Yes!
We all know the time is long overdue to rip the poisonous weed of property taxes out of the state's economic...
Not the Legislature’s Business
Most Texans are worried about how they are going to pay next year's property taxes, or are concerned about how the new business income tax is going to affect their job. The Legislature? Well, their taking time next week to listen to Dallas Cowboy's owner Jerry Jones...
Should Texas and Local Governments Use Tax Dollars to Subsidize Housing?
The Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs may spend $30.9 million in public funds on renovating apartment complexes in Northwest Houston to serve as low income housing. Meanwhile, Austin approved $55 million in bonds for so-called affordable housing, but should...
Senate Files New Constitutional Carry Bill After Public Pressure
It is unclear why a bill was suddenly and conspicuously filed after the deadline, when the Senate could have either acted on the constitutional carry bill passed by the House or taken up the bill already filed in its chamber.
Bovard: Progressive Figures Work Hand-in-Hand With Social Media to Silence Opponents
Big Tech is working to shield progressive activists and politicians from criticism and accountability by blocking circulation of certain content.
Biden Administration Prioritizes Critical Race Theory Programs
In Part 2 of our series on critical race theory, we take a look at the controversial 1619 Project.
Corporate Welfare Defunded in House’s Budget for Now
In 2017, the Texas House similarly voted to defund the enterprise fund and later put the funding back.
‘Illegal Campaign Finance Activities’ Alleged Against Fort Worth Candidate
Leonard Firestone receives contribution from political campaign that hasn’t disclosed its donors.
Masking the Evidence: School District Defies Health Data, Imposes ‘Harmful’ Masks on Kids
Two school board trustees say it’s time for district officials to change course for the sake of children’s health.
Election Integrity Bills Stack Up in Texas House
The House has passed only one Republican-priority election integrity measure, while the Senate has passed five.
Majority of Texas House Members Endorse Obamacare Expansion
More Republicans have signed onto a Democrat bill to expand Medicaid in Texas ahead of Thursday’s budget debate.
Interview: Dallas City Council Candidates Judy Kumar and John Botefuhr
Challengers to incumbent Councilmember Paula Blackmon discuss public safety.
Not the Legislature’s Business
Most Texans are worried about how they are going to pay next year's property taxes, or are concerned about...
Should Texas and Local Governments Use Tax Dollars to Subsidize Housing?
The Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs may spend $30.9 million in public funds on renovating...
Geren’s Obfuscation
State Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth wants it both ways. While he doesn't want his constituents to know about his anti-taxpayer ways, but he also says he isn't to worried about being seen as a government-growing spendoholic. Scoring just 45% on the TFR Index, Geren...
Longing For The Days Of Yore
He misses the days when unabashed liberals ran the Texas Legislature. In fact, he just cannot stand how bad it is now that conservatives are (nominally, anyway) in charge. The funny thing is that State Rep. Delwin Jones of Lubbock is a Republican. Though you wouldn't...
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