Across the state, measures considered small because of their ballot placement will have an outsized impact.
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What’s the Cost of Bad Leadership?
October 29, 2026
When we elect people who exercise poor judgment, we give that judgment a public office. And when things go wrong, other people have to deal with the...
Different Jobs, Different Budget Calendars, Different Accounting—Who’s Right?
October 22, 2026
Harris County’s own budget reports a nine-figure deficit for the second straight year, raising a question: Can recurring revenue cover ongoing...
Are Bonds on Your Ballot?
October 15, 2026
Before you vote to let your county borrow money, do you know exactly what you’re approving? In one county, that question comes with an...
Why did TCEQ Reject “Zero” for Formosa’s Plastic Permit?
October 8, 2026
A company under a federal agreement to stop discharging plastic asked Texas regulators to write that same promise into its state permit. TCEQ said no.