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A Primer on the 14 Constitutional Amendments, Including Property Tax Relief

Election Day is here, in which voters will decide 14 constitutional amendments that address everything from water to high-speed internet to property taxes. Here's what you need to know before you vote.
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The State Hasn’t Addressed School Funding. Some Districts Say They’re Done Waiting.

Fed up with delays in school funding and ballooning state "recapture" payments, some North Texas school districts are considering not sending their share to Austin this year. Here's what you need to know.
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Freshman Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Sees No Need to ‘Go Cower in a Corner’

Just like her freshman year in the state House, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett went to Washington ready to ignore the limited expectations for first-year legislators. In this Q&A, she reflects on her first year.
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Conversation With: Jason Villalba

The partner at Frost Brown Todd talks plans for launching the Texas presence of CivicPoint, a government relations subsidiary of the law firm, deal volume trends for 2023, and more.
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Back in the Saddle Again, Rep. John Bryant Proves To Be the Muscle of Texas’ Progressive Caucus

It's been almost 50 years since John Bryant first appeared on the state House floor. His return as the elder statesman comes during one of the most fractious series of legislative sessions ever.
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After Years of Advocacy in Dallas and Around Texas, the CROWN Act Becomes Law

Earlier this month, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 567, which would prevent discrimination against someone based on their hairstyle or hair texture.
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Money, Mailers, and Messaging: How a PAC Is Trying to Sway North Oak Cliff’s Council Race

More than $1 million has flowed into the Dallas City Council and school board races ahead of Saturday’s election. One of the most interesting storylines doesn’t directly involve the candidates.
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The Texas Legislature Has a Month to Decide On Bills That Will Limit How Cities, Counties Govern

The 88th Legislature will gavel out at the end of May. In the meantime, there are more than a dozen bills under consideration that will impact how cities and counties can regulate.
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Know Before You Vote: A Primer to Dallas and Dallas ISD Candidates Ahead of Election Day

There are more than 40 candidates running for office on the May ballot. Let us help you find out more about the people who are running to represent you.
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