Politics
Politics news about Dallas County metro area including politics news about Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Denton and the state of Texas
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Texas senators unanimously passed a new property tax relief bill, thousands of dollars in extra payments for teachers
Austin, Texas – The Texas Senate, in a unanimous decision, has passed an extensive property tax relief bill, bringing with it not only considerable tax relief for homeowners and businesses, but also a sizeable financial incentive for educators. The move was initiated on Wednesday as the Senate convened for the…
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Part of $103 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to be used by DART for fleet modernization
Dallas, Texas – In an exciting stride toward urban sustainability, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is set to witness a significant overhaul of its bus fleet, thanks to a monumental grant of $103 million bequeathed by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The crucial financial endorsement comes as a result…
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Tarrant County residents think property taxes are too high. That’s changing now after Tarrant County commissioners pass tax relief
Tarrant County, Texas – In an unprecedented move on June 6, the Tarrant County Commissioners voted in favor of a measure providing some much-needed tax respite to beleaguered homeowners. The significant vote marks a seminal moment in the history of the county, signaling the first glimmers of economic relief for…
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No Salary for Texas AG Ken Paxton: State Refuses to Pay $153,750
After a tumultuous week in Texas politics, the state has a new top attorney. Following the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott has appointed former Texas Secretary of State John Scott to replace him. This appointment comes at a critical time for the state,…
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Frisco City Manager hired two more people citing more work due to Frisco’s fast-growing community
Frisco’s administrative team is set to welcome two fresh faces this summer: Rob Millar and E.A. Hoppe, as they step into the role of Assistant City Managers. Their selection was made by City Manager, Wes Pierson, who cherry-picked the duo from a list of eight potential candidates, featuring three contenders…
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Texas House impeachment vote to test GOP unity, says Ken Paxton.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing impeachment proceedings, with the Texas House of Representatives reportedly set to vote on the matter soon. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the vote, Paxton alleged that House members were displaying “absolute contempt for the electoral process” and were inflicting lasting damage…
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Texas cotton farmers push for increased government insurance coverage
Congress debates the must-pass legislation of the federal Farm Bill every five years, which is a critical component of the agricultural industry in the United States. The Farm Bill is a comprehensive measure that provides billions of dollars in funding for farm subsidies and other programs that support food assistance…
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Texas Trump Train Settles Lawsuit for Harassing Biden Campaign Bus Participants
Two supporters of former President Donald Trump accused of participating in a “politically-motivated conspiracy” by closely following, slowing down, and honking at a campaign bus for current President Joe Biden on a Texas highway in the weeks leading up to the 2020 presidential election have settled with former State Senator…
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Retired Texas Teachers May Receive Pension Increase with Proposed Bill Advancement
Texas lawmakers have taken a significant step towards providing retired teachers with a cost-of-living increase, following years of stagnant payments. The Texas House has given tentative approval to Senate Bill 10, proposed by state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, which will potentially provide a small increase in monthly retirement checks to…
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Texas House votes to reclassify illegal voting as a felony
Texas lawmakers are addressing illegal voting with a proposed reversal of a law passed in 2021. Under the new plan, residents who vote illegally will be subject to felony-level punishment, rather than the earlier downgraded misdemeanor. The House of Representatives gained preliminary approval to House Bill 1243, sponsored by Republican…