January
Austin Elected a Communist to its City Council
Why is Austin becoming so unaffordable? Because ideologies harmful to taxpayers are being elected to local governments.
February
Administrator Caught Electioneering With School Resources
In response to a tip from a whistleblower, a Houston-area school principal was caught abusing district resources to electioneer for a liberal candidate in the Republican Primary.
FBI Arrests Rio Grande Valley Judge
Hidalgo County State District Judge Rudy Delgado, a Democrat candidate for the 13th Court of Appeals, was charged with bribery and obstruction.
April
Texas Cities Struggle with Truth in Accounting
The lack of budget transparency in Texas cities keeps many taxpayers in the dark on local debt struggles.
May
Plano ISD Taxpayers Have Paid $1.67 Billion Into ‘Robin Hood’
Plano taxpayers have been punished with ballooning school taxes over the last decade, due to the unfair Robin Hood tax and massive bond debt.
June
Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Plastic Bag Ban
Ruling hailed as a major victory in the ongoing battle with out-of-control local governments that impose local tyranny under the guise of “local control.”
July
Texas Cities’ Public Pensions Still Struggling
The public pension crisis doesn’t discriminate, cities across Texas are feeling the pain of growing unfunded liabilities.
August
Texas Wins Obamacare Tax Lawsuit
Attorney General Ken Paxton led effort resulting in a court ruling that will recover over $300 million for Texas taxpayers.
September
Beto Ducks September Debate
The debate was to focus on immigration, border security, criminal justice, and the Supreme Court.
November
Former Geren Operative Confesses in CPS Scandal
State Rep. Charlie Geren (R-Fort Worth) repeatedly sought to distance himself from Sorensen and cover up his knowledge of false reports filed with Child Protective Services against his Republican primary political opponent.
Texas Poll Worker on Illegal Immigrants Voting: ‘We Got Tons of Them’
Texas Election Code makes it illegal for a poll worker to permit an ineligible voter to vote.
December
Cruz Introduces Bill to Fund Border Wall
The plan calls for funding the project with reforms aimed at curtailing illegal immigration. |
