With HB 2006, Texas has taken a determined stand against the U.S. Supreme Court’s abandonment of one of our most fundamental rights, saying “No” to Kelo and “Yes” to private property rights.
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