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Taxes · GilmerBy Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune November 11, 2025 When Barbara Holly evaluated La Marque’s financial reports on her first day as interim city manager in August, she was shocked: the city had nearly no money. The city of nearly 19,000 residents in Galveston County, which operates on a nearly $20 million annual budget, was down to just $1.2 million in September. For a city that spends about $60,000 a day, that meant La Marque had just over …See the Story
Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes
67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Gambling · GilmerBy Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune November 11, 2025 After a string of legislative defeats in 2025, a test of the political power of those pushing to legalize gambling in Texas fell flat again in last week’s elections. Republican John Huffman, the former mayor of Southlake, finished in third place behind Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambganss, missing the runoff for the Senate District 9 special election. Huffman received 16% of th…See the Story
Pro-gambling interests struggling to gain foothold in Texas after Senate special election loss
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Gun Rights · GilmerBELLEVUE, Wash. — Nov. 12, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a motion for summary judgment in one of the organization’s two lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act (NFA). Since 1934, the NFA has required anyone who wished to purchase a silencer, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun or “Any Other Weapon” (AOW) to pay a $200 tax and register the firearm with the Burea…See the Story
SAF Files Motion for Summary Judgment in NFA Case
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