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Texas First Responders Use More Than Fifty Radio Systems

2026-10-0102:22

Texas officials told lawmakers it can take about 36 hours to put every responding agency on one communications plan. The challenge is not only buying radios; it is deciding who sets standards, pays for the system, and trains responders to use it.

Should creating a government be as easy as 100 signatures?

2026-09-1703:54

It took exactly 100 signatures to put a brand new taxing entity on the ballot in a Texas county of 402,000 people. Should creating a government be that easy, or is that the point?

What Happens When the City Sells its Land to Pay the Bills?

2026-09-1004:37

Texas local governments must balance their budgets. Some do it with land sales, rainy-day money, utility transfers, and other dollars that may not be there next year.

Four School Tax Votes, Nearly $1.5 Billion in Bonds, One Metro area Under Pressure?

2026-09-0303:53

Four San Antonio-area school districts are asking voters for more operating money this November. What happens if either side of the ballot fails?

What Does Government Accountability Look Like When it Actually Works?

2026-08-2704:11

Harris County’s appraisal district acknowledged a control failure and promised corrections; the next test is whether the public can verify the fix.

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