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Surplus refunded to taxpayers under Gov. Rick Perry’s plan
Libertarian | Jan 29 2013 14:2122
Texas props up wind, solar with hundreds of millions of dollars per year, lawmakers cautious on more $
Libertarian | Jan 22 2013 15:5021
Student sees ‘mark of the beast’ in school’s microchip tracking program, files suit
Libertarian | Nov 28 2012 20:1021
TSA’s specialized dog breeding program targeted for elimination
Libertarian | Nov 19 2012 19:2223
Texas family services commissioner Howard Baldwin resigns, police investigate alleged cover-up in child abuse case
Libertarian | Nov 09 2012 18:4269
Texas Voter Resources: Research candidates, find where to vote
Libertarian | Nov 05 2012 23:0231
The $71 million spent planning nonexistent Houston Metro rail line could have been used to pave route in dollar bills
Libertarian | Sep 10 2012 16:2027
Texas AG Greg Abbott racks up $2.58 million in taxpayer costs from suing feds since Obama took office
Libertarian | Sep 10 2012 16:2026
Under new commissioner Michael Williams, Texas Education Agency refuses to answer simple questions from the public
Libertarian | Sep 06 2012 11:3145
CPS Energy awards CEO Doyle Beneby a $410k bonus equal to his annual salary
Libertarian | Aug 28 2012 22:1129
Dismissed Dallas judges sue mayor and city council, claim they were dropped based on amount of revenue their courts generated
Libertarian | Aug 28 2012 12:5143
Texas third in total state debt, low by per-capita measure; across all the states, underfunded liability shoots to $3.5 trillion
Libertarian | Aug 28 2012 12:5132
An Ott-of-this world pay package: Austin City Manager Marc Ott in line for a $7,000 raise -- and a cool $400k if he’s fired
Libertarian | Aug 27 2012 14:1122
Foster care agency that lost tentative contract says problems cited by state have been addressed
Banksters | Aug 23 2012 16:1122
Taxpayer-funded nonprofit previously managed by Houston Councilman Larry V. Green has $1 million+ cash shortage, audit finds; view docs here
Banksters | Aug 23 2012 07:5041
Fraud in Texas’ Medicaid dental program followed spending boom
Banksters | Aug 23 2012 07:50111
State blacklists vendors who go on contracting with federal and local agencies
Banksters | Aug 23 2012 07:5024
Record Jumbotron Blots Out Academic Value Questions in Carthage
Banksters | Aug 23 2012 07:5045
$250,000 wireless system doesn’t work; Potter County Courthouse restoration threatened
Banksters | Aug 23 2012 07:5031
Harris County officials raise question of conflict for county law firm Bracewell & Giuliani
Libertarian | Jun 14 2012 19:0730
Troubles swirling around Tornillo ISD superintendent echo his past
Libertarian | May 31 2012 13:3340
As Houston ISD considers bond vote, head of construction for district resigns over ‘inefficient’ bureaucracy
Libertarian | May 16 2012 22:0238
No charges, but FBI seizes $180K from Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price
Libertarian | May 16 2012 16:0452
The voter’s guide to Congressional primaries in Texas and the lay of the land post-redistricting
Libertarian | May 10 2012 19:22102
Houston Airport System official who blocked records request, lied to investigators, got bonuses and pay raises
Libertarian | May 03 2012 17:2445
Texas AG Greg Abbott and his Republican counterparts amass power, challenge federal authority
Libertarian | Apr 24 2012 16:1048
Texas open meetings law a tool of censorship or safeguard against deals in smoke-filled rooms? Appeals court considers lawsuit brought by city officials
Libertarian | Apr 06 2012 16:4421
Missing, altered documents raise questions for auditors looking at Houston school district
Libertarian | Apr 05 2012 17:1326
State OKed new inspection business for operators of station scrutinized after fatal crash
Libertarian | Apr 03 2012 19:0331
Ron Paul's painstaking campaign finance reports list numerous expenses of less than a dollar
Libertarian | Apr 03 2012 14:07241
Bexar County commissioner presents legal arguments challenging records request for emails
Libertarian | Apr 02 2012 19:0355
State of Texas’ evil plan foiled again: Texas Supreme Court affirms coastal property owner’s claim to her own land
Libertarian | Mar 30 2012 22:2440
Auditors detail problems with Houston ISD procurement process
Libertarian | Mar 29 2012 21:5522
State calls for restructuring of Texas windstorm agency; see TWIA problems outlined by Texas Watchdog
Libertarian | Feb 18 2012 01:4455
More Medicare fraud allegations; Houston hospital chief latest nabbed in crackdown
Libertarian | Feb 10 2012 01:2678
Austin crime lab worker's complaints reminiscent of troubles in Dallas
Libertarian | Jan 12 2012 19:2541
Texas Workforce Commission implements new rules governing for-profit colleges
Libertarian | Jan 04 2012 20:5724
Public pension liabilities at $28,000 per household in Dallas: Study
Libertarian | Dec 01 2011 16:2722
Two-thirds Of Controversial Montrose Management District Board Have Ties To Houston Mayor Annise Parker
Libertarian | Nov 29 2011 13:1523
Texas Has Racked Up One Of The Biggest Debts In The Nation, Report Says
Libertarian | Oct 24 2011 17:24514
Texas state crackdown on online wine sales squelches shipments to Lone Star State, down 30 percent in one quarter
Libertarian | Oct 21 2011 15:4542
Political watchers from all sides criticize Austin City Council decision to keep elections in May
Libertarian | Oct 12 2011 20:0444
Houston ISD trustee alleges 'corruption,' 'contract steering' in initial hire for Grady Middle School contractor
Libertarian | Oct 06 2011 12:1422
NASA satellite debris believed to fall in Pacific Ocean, but those 50,000-pound concrete panels on Texas state building still a threat
Libertarian | Sep 26 2011 15:4325
Houston's Largest Teachers Union Paid Nearly $500K In Legal Fees To Union Chief's Son: Records
Libertarian | Sep 15 2011 13:5457
Houston ISD audit report on alleged threat raises more questions about 'how things operate around here'
Libertarian | Sep 13 2011 12:5453
Interactive Map Of 200+ Texas Post Offices Being Considered For Closure
Libertarian | Jul 26 2011 20:0542
New felony charges against District Judge Suzanne Wooten, campaign manager, contributors
Libertarian | Jul 22 2011 23:4639
Gov. Rick Perry signs health care reform bill into law; Texas fourth state to pass health care compacts bill
Libertarian | Jul 18 2011 23:5430
Port Of Houston Official's Son Works For Company That Got Port Security Contract: Featured Video
Libertarian | Jun 29 2011 19:2592
Southern Methodist University administrators stymie student newspaper criticism
Libertarian | Jun 14 2011 20:1524
State auditor questions $420K in contracts that lacked required bidding; read the auditor’s report here
Libertarian | Jun 09 2011 15:4327
Houston ISD trustees president Paula Harris voted on million of dollars in contracts involving close friend's firms
Libertarian | Jun 09 2011 11:1426
North Texas Tollway Authority head under fire
Libertarian | Jun 07 2011 21:0431
San Antonio wrecker company isn't towing, er, toeing the line: Featured Video
Libertarian | May 06 2011 19:3245
West Texas gas board holds impromptu closed meeting
Libertarian | May 05 2011 20:2266
Cruisin' to nowhere with Wayne Dolcefino and the port authority: Featured Video
Libertarian | May 05 2011 15:1236
Austin-area family hit with $9,000 in fees and fines in TXDOT snafu: Featured Video
Libertarian | May 04 2011 19:5356
Backers of health care compacts praise local control as Texas measure moves through Senate
Libertarian | May 04 2011 18:434
Texas children's center keeps records of director's resignation in the dark; Children's Advocacy Center of Tom Green County gets 82 percent of funding from government
Libertarian | May 04 2011 18:135
House cuts money to Obamacare, and Texas centers for disabled won’t see big cuts: Health care news today
Libertarian | May 04 2011 15:5319
Harris County jail improvements follow report by ABC-13's Wayne Dolcefino: Featured video
Libertarian | May 03 2011 20:4322
State governments seek to circumvent legislatures, set up health care exchanges
Libertarian | May 03 2011 16:3327
Congressman Jeb Hensarling says U.S. is on 'road to national bankruptcy.' Featured Video
Libertarian | May 02 2011 19:3333
House keeps five-member Transportation Commission in vote to continue TxDOT
Libertarian | May 02 2011 16:5414
Texas bill to close travel records for governor's security detail 'inappropriate interference with the people's right to know'
Libertarian | May 02 2011 15:3326
Test scores show improvements at Apollo 20 middle schools, Houston ISD says
Libertarian | Apr 29 2011 18:439
Lawsuit: Eanes ISD withholding public information, using AG appeals process as delay tactic
Libertarian | Apr 29 2011 16:5217
Former Lubbock police officer challenges KCBD-TV reports, says Lubbock station defamed him
Libertarian | Apr 28 2011 19:2315
University of Houston chief Renu Khator says teaching, research go together: Featured video
Libertarian | Apr 28 2011 18:031
Houston Community College shields investigation report into potential conflicts of interest
Libertarian | Apr 28 2011 16:5315
City of Pearland, education nonprofit settle dispute for $2,500
Libertarian | Apr 27 2011 19:5217
Texas Preservation Board coughs up records after complaint to state Attorney General
Libertarian | Apr 27 2011 16:3313
A roundup of webpages we highlighted during Tuesday’s TrentTV on quasi-governmental agencies, and please join Texas Watchdog in May to chat about municipal bonds
Libertarian | Apr 27 2011 15:048
Sen. Tommy Williams proposes increase to Texas driver’s license fees, says customer service would improve
Libertarian | Apr 26 2011 18:032
Will Wayne Dolcefino's investigative reports effect Kemah mayoral election? Featured Video
Libertarian | Apr 26 2011 15:5320
Texas Watchdog contributor to series that won RFK, Dart awards
Libertarian | Apr 26 2011 14:137
TrentTV journalism webinar on getting records from quasi-governmental agencies airing Tuesday
Libertarian | Apr 25 2011 21:333
Nonprofit to hire teacher recruiter for Houston ISD while school system lays off nearly 1,000 teachers
Libertarian | Apr 25 2011 18:4316
Teacher Retirement System execs get $8.2 million bonuses
Libertarian | Apr 25 2011 18:2315
Doctor from Paris, Texas, suspended by state after complaining of 'military satellites,' but can still practice in Florida
Libertarian | Apr 25 2011 16:136
That was a great pumpkin, Charlie Brown, but now you're going to prison: Featured Video
Libertarian | Apr 25 2011 15:3326
Police records hard to get in Fort Worth
Libertarian | Apr 25 2011 15:0414
Number of schools on HISD's chopping block drops to 4 (again) -- but Love Elementary is saved
Libertarian | Apr 23 2011 12:232
For Earth Day: Researching environmental problems with Texas Watchdog
Libertarian | Apr 23 2011 12:137
Craft breweries could sell directly to customers under bill passed by Texas House
Libertarian | Apr 23 2011 12:1315
Texas windstorm agency TWIA disputes state report saying it failed to report possible fraud
Libertarian | Apr 23 2011 12:1318
Texas windstorm agency TWIA disputes state report saying it failed to report possible fraud
Libertarian | Apr 22 2011 18:5316
Craft breweries could sell directly to customers under bill passed by Texas House
Libertarian | Apr 22 2011 15:248
For Earth Day: Researching environmental problems with Texas Watchdog
Libertarian | Apr 22 2011 14:333
Number of schools on HISD's chopping block drops to 4 (again) -- but Love Elementary is saved
Libertarian | Apr 22 2011 14:244
Environmental permitting process friendlier to businesses under plan approved by Texas House
Libertarian | Apr 20 2011 20:030
City appeals records request for investigation docs into Houston City Councilman Stephen Costello, who was cleared of any wrongdoing or conflict of interest
Libertarian | Apr 20 2011 18:131
Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood appeals to save Grimes Elementary School from closure: Featured Video
Libertarian | Apr 20 2011 14:235
Houston school where 3 kids were grazed by bullet is highly rated by state
Libertarian | Apr 19 2011 18:4311
Lubbock asks AG for permission to withhold audit of health care administrator
Libertarian | Apr 19 2011 17:333
President Obama thumps Gov. Rick Perry -- and a Dallas TV reporter: Featured Video
Libertarian | Apr 19 2011 15:178
Hidalgo County election commissioners pushing back against pervasive voter fraud
Libertarian | Apr 18 2011 22:423
Texas Watchdog's Mark Lisheron honored for his reporting on stimulus problems throughout Texas
Libertarian | Apr 18 2011 17:334
Today's featured video: State Medicaid cuts may leave some nursing home patients out in the cold
Libertarian | Apr 18 2011 15:336
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