Swift and sure sanctions have proven to reduce drug use, missed appointments, and revocations in probationers in other jurisdictions. House Bill 1242 would remove a state law barrier for counties opting to use these sanctions.
Local Government
Small Towns, Big Tax Increases
The city of Whitesboro ignited a firestorm recently when officials suggested adopting a tax rate that would have skyrocketed the average homeowner’s property tax bill by 61 percent. The initial public hearing to discuss the matter drew hordes of angry Whitesboro residents who voiced their discontent. So much so, in fact, that city councilmembers tabled...
September 17, 2025