The state of Texas and most local governments, including school districts, provide automatic deduction of union dues from public workers’ paychecks. However, it is not the role of government to serve as the dues collector for unions, or as a revenue collector for any private organization. Along those lines, many states have already adopted laws prohibiting state and local governments from collecting union dues.
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Rep. Hefner: Property taxes, security, and local reforms top priorities for next session
In a recent interview on The Arena with Greg Sindelar, State Rep. Cole Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, offered a candid look at his East Texas roots, legislative record, and priorities as Texas heads toward its 90th legislative session. Hefner, who represents a deeply conservative district in Northeast Texas, traced his path to public office back to...
May 1, 2026