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Data Centers, County Authority, and Why the 89th Interim Session Matters for Rockwall County

Data Centers, County Authority, and Why the 89th Interim Session Matters for Rockwall County

By David Billings on March 2, 2026

Civic Insights with David Billings As the Texas 89th Legislative Interim Session begins, familiar themes are already taking shape in Austin—property taxes, growth, and the…

Op-Ed: Overdevelopment Drives Taxes Up. March 3 Decides the Direction

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Op-Ed: Overdevelopment Drives Taxes Up. March 3 Decides the Direction

By John Stacy on February 27, 2026

Op-Ed: Rockwall County: After the Primary, It’s Time to Rebuild Trust

By David Billings on February 22, 2026

Op-Ed: North Texas Should Lead the Next Chapter of Carbon Capture and Storage

By Chris Wallace on February 20, 2026

Texas Public Policy Isn’t Free — Follow the Money

Texas Public Policy Isn’t Free — Follow the Money

By David Billings on February 14, 2026

Rockwall County: Have Opinions. Ask Hard Questions. Push for Better.

Rockwall County: Have Opinions. Ask Hard Questions. Push for Better.

By David Billings on February 9, 2026

Rockwall County: We Plan Our Future, or the Future Plans Us

Rockwall County: We Plan Our Future, or the Future Plans Us

By David Billings on February 1, 2026

Op-Ed: School Choice Is About Fit – And for Some Students, It Changes Everything

By Rosalyn Petry on January 27, 2026

Are Property Taxes an Investment or Just Another Burden?

Are Property Taxes an Investment or Just Another Burden?

By David Billings on January 25, 2026

Are Cities a Business?

Are Cities a Business?

By David Billings on January 18, 2026