In an executive order released Tuesday, Mayor Shannon Thomason turned a West Texas town into a vaccine mandate sanctuary city.
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Abbott’s Latest Executive Order: No Mask Mandates in Public Schools
“Texans—not government—should decide their best health practices, which is why masks will not be mandated by public school districts or government entities.”
Local Officials Write Your Property Tax Bill
Not all the blame rests on the appraisal districts.
Texas Attorney General: Local Governments Must Allow the Sale of Firearms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion letter ruling that local governments may not restrict the sale of firearms during disaster declarations.
As Texans Struggle, Will Local Officials Cut Their Own Pay?
Below are the salaries of county officials who have issued “stay-at-home” orders in their communities.
Conservative County Commissioners Break Quorum to Block Tax Increase
Two Lubbock County commissioners took bold action to defend taxpayers, using a little-known state law that allowed them to block a proposed tax increase.
Commentary: Why Voting Local Matters
In today’s political climate, where our leaders in Washington seem to place a higher priority on “made-for-TV drama” as opposed to collaboration and promotion of good public policy, I have come to realize one thing…
Byron Schirmbeck: Leading for Liberty
From his hometown to the state capitol, one Baytown resident demonstrates the payoff of perseverance and the power of the grassroots.
JoAnn Fleming: Time to Get Involved
The “purple session” and property tax reform is the signal that it’s time for the grassroots to get involved with their local governments.
Commentary: Stay Engaged, Grassroots
With Texas’ 86th Legislative Session now over, the grassroots must now hold our elected officials accountable, focus on our local governments, and get ready for 2020.