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ELECTION RESULTS: Election Integrity Defended in Dallas
Ringleader of “defunding” police forced into a runoff.
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...
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,...
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....
Interview: Fort Worth Councilmember Cary Moon
“We have very little voter turnout. We need people to get out and to vote.”
Mask Requirement Removed in Texas House
In the Senate, visitors are still required to submit to a COVID test or show proof of vaccination.
Dallas Election: Election Integrity and Council Members for ‘Defunding’ Police
Voters will decide if noncitizens will help redraw city election maps and whether or not to rehire those who cut police overtime.
Critical Race Theory Ban Passes Senate
“When Texan parents send their children to school, they expect their students to learn to think critically.”
Authorities Clear Lobbyist of Alleged Legislative Staffer Drugging
Lawyers for Rick Dennis say he was framed after Texas DPS says “no crime occurred.”
Amarillo City Council Candidates Weigh In on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Here is a look at where the candidates for the Amarillo City Council stand on taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas.
Patrick Promises Constitutional Carry Vote in Senate
“It’s rare that I do this. Usually, if you don’t have the votes for a bill, you don’t bring up a bill that’s going to lose, but this is an important issue.”
Saturday’s Fort Worth Mayoral Election Pits Vying Factions Against Each Other
Two factions of the establishment are vying for control of a taxpayer-funded real estate project.
ELECTION RESULTS: Amarillo Municipal, School Board Races
On Saturday night, voters set the direction for the City of Amarillo and local school districts.
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...
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...
Sandbagging The Taxpayers
You always get more of what you subsidize, especially risky behavior. That's certainly the case along Texas' hurricane-prone coastline. Our friends over at the Texas Public Policy Foundation recently published a sobering report looking at the multi-billion-dollar...
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