Ellis County commissioners postponed a vote on accepting federal coronavirus relief funds over concerns about ties to contact tracing.
COVID-19
Franchise Tax Hurts Businesses, Texans
While the tax was sold as a way to lower property taxes, it actually brings in a small fraction of Texas’ revenue, and property taxes have continued to climb.
Potential Penalties Coming for Tax-Hiking Cities and Counties?
Two lawmakers say they are exploring legislation to penalize taxing entities that take advantage of the coronavirus to raise taxes without voter approval.
North Texas Grassroots React to Contact Tracing
“It is not now, nor will it ever be, the role of the government to keep us healthy, but instead to protect our freedom to do so ourselves as we see fit,” said Jackie Schlegel.
Commentary: The Virus’ Uneven Path
In its most recent update, the Texas Workforce Commission reported 286,000 unemployment benefit claims across the Houston region, the highest number in the state.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Texas Democrats’ Vote-by-Mail Mandate
Democrats’ plans to force universal mail-ballot voting based on fear of the coronavirus are put on hold again.
Abbott Slowly Loosens Grip, Announces Third Phase of Reopening
As the number of unemployed Texans due to the crisis continues to climb, calls to reopen Texas continue to get louder and more urgent.
Blog: Resolving Riots in History
The way forward is to provide solutions to people’s concerns while maintaining constitutional law and order based in liberty.
First Large Texas County Transfers Coronavirus Contact Tracing to State
Citing fiscal concerns, Collin County commissioners turn over all local case management to the Texas Department of State Health Safety.
Commentary: Take Liberty Back From Government
With liberty comes a personal responsibility to love and serve others.