Do You Live In A Micropolitan Region?

Smaller regions are thriving thanks to the downsides of bigger ones. How do we keep that going?

Across the state, citizens are pushing for charter changes in their cities and there's no reason you can't...

A new report from Comptroller Hegar highlights just how desperately Texas needs more housing.

Across Texas, jails are overcrowded, and taxpayers are dealing with the repercussions. 

Cities across the state are exploring some new, and some old transportation models. But why spend so much money on possibilities when we know what works?


Counties have bail bond boards made up of local elected officials and you should be watching them.

In Texas, we face a lot of natural disasters and local governments are always talking about resiliency. But do they ever get it right?

The largest formal study on guaranteed income, so far, was released and results aren’t what supporters hoped they’d be.

Local governments often spend a percentage of large construction budgets on civic art leading some cities to have bigger art collections than your local museum.

Some people claim there are no unions in Texas, it’s simply untrue. They’re responsible for a lot of the employment policies we see at the local level.

Across the state squatters are moving in and laying claim to people’s homes. Is it also happening in your neighborhood?

For three decades, Stafford has operated without a property tax. If the city council has their way, that will change this November.

Big tech investments are happening in Texas small towns and taxpayers are looking to benefit.

Most major cities have Democratic mayors leading the charge but a new group, led by Texas mayors, is hoping to change that.

Across the state, local governments decide how many parking spots businesses are required to have, whether they actually need them or not. But some cities are waking up and changing course.

Local governments across the state are gearing up for their 2025 budgets. You should be aware and involved in the process.

Cities defer maintenance costs until they have more budget flexibility, which never happens. This means you’re dealing with poor city services and crumbling infrastructure because they choose to kick the can down the road.

Boards and Commissions across the state often go unnoticed but wield an immense amount of power. We need to recognize that and hold them accountable the way we do other entities.

As inflation burns through your pockets, your local jurisdictions are coming for more of your money. Bonds and taxes are on the ballot this May and November, make sure you’re aware and vote accordingly.

Superintendent salaries are up, way up, and taxpayers should be on notice as they’re the ones shouldering this hefty burden.

  For the first time you’ll get the opportunity vote on who sits on your appraisal district board of...

Across the state local governments big and small are plagued with corruption. It’s up to you to monitor them and ask questions when something doesn’t smell right.

In an attempt to change culture, cities are banning businesses they don’t like.

Local debt is burdening Texans as it exceeds $300 billion. While we often talk about our federal debt, we need to focus on local debt because that’s what has an immediate impact.

A long-awaited High-Speed Rail project seems to be gaining some momentum, but is it right for Texas?

  Pockets of Texas are seeing meteoric growth in jobs. The success is largely owed to ease of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syF2MJkgsNM   Boomtowns have grown in Texas' unincorporated areas...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11dSqvsQpyE   School districts across the state are spending big with...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZWq0TBQS8o   Texas Cities, like all others, are facing significant...

https://youtu.be/aYl6Yu9bNBI The US Census Bureau released its list of fast-growing cities and Texas cities'...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2gVVJXtmtw   Things in and out of our control are driving up the cost...

  Across the state of Texas, local governments are further regulating and, in many instances, banning...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgKBwBXEchQ   The Texas Public Information Act offers citizens the...

  Many of us believe that elections are the only way to force change at the local level but there are...

   Harris County is the latest jurisdiction to launch a guaranteed basic income program. Uplift Harris...