It’s a yes and a no from SCOTUS.
The Supreme Court may have rejected the Texas Democratic Party’s appeal to review political maps on the claim that they were gerrymandered along partisan lines, but the U.S. Supreme Court will review the maps based on the argument that districts were drawn to discriminate against minority voters. To read more…
Property Tax Proposal.
Governor Abbott has unveiled a plan he believes will slow property tax growth in Texas. His proposal would limit local taxing entities—like cities, counties, and school districts—from collecting more than 2.5% in property tax revenue than they did the previous year. Any increase over 2.5% would require voter approval under Abbott’s plan. To read more…
Texas gets an F from the Department of Education.
The U.S. Department of Education has found that Texas violated federal law by setting a target for the maximum percentage of students receiving special education services. The DOE has ordered TEA to design a plan to identify students who were kept out of special education and take corrective action. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Look no further than the South Congress Hotel’s Otoko for an exclusive Japanese dining experience. Head Chef Yoshi Okai offers a 12-seat multi-course omakase sushi dinner. Omakase really means letting the chef choose your order. Up for the challenge? Snag your tickets to be one of 12 at a seating. To read more…