Texas state tax has pros and cons. The statewide sales tax rate of 6.25% is a bit high, and localities can add 2%. Property taxes in Texas are also on the high end but were recently lowered for many.

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Texas has a Republican trifecta and a Republican triplex. The Republican Party controls the offices of governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and both chambers of the state legislature. As of ...

Our state flag currently with a blue background in our state seal looks very similar to many other state flags. The people have embraced [the pine tree flag]. I see that flag on more houses than the ...

RUTLEDGE – First time candidate Jessie Seal won the majority of votes in Grainger County on his way to winning the 8th District State Senate seat in the Tuesday, November 5 state general election.