The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: It’s not disunity to have different approaches to something like property tax reform – it is healthy to attack the problems from all angles. Governor Abbott’s ideas and Lt. Gov. Patrick’s ideas are both good. Patrick’s is more political achievable an Abbott’s more desirable overall. Too bad Abbott wasn’t hot phasing out school property taxes several years ago. It was Don Huffines who pushed such and Abbott didn’t.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Local city sales tax numbers released in December report. Look up you city here.Some campaign news covered:Crockett points to Mamdani-Trump, AOC-Trump voters when pressed on path to win – yeah, New York City’s voter universe is just so similar to that of Texas! [sarcasm]Jasmine Crockett’s 2025 Highlight Reel: Dallas Condo Lien, Hidden Debt, Luxury Donor Vacays, “Hot Wheels” Insults, Undisclosed Companies, Zero AccountabilityCan a GOP County Chair Run His Wife’s Election?Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com