Op-Ed from David Billings, former Mayor of Fate: Texas Legislature and the Erosion of Local Decision-Making – Part 7

Op-Ed from David Billings, former Mayor of Fate: Texas Legislature and the Erosion of Local Decision-Making – Part 7

Fate, TX (May 16, 2025) – Now that we’ve reached mid-May in the 89th Legislative Session, the Municipal Utility District reform scoreboard speaks volumes: Municipal Utility District reform bills – 0, MUD lobbyists – 12. Despite support across Texas, the state legislature appears unwilling to stand up to the powerful network of lobbyists representing developers […]

Op-Ed by former Fate Mayor, David Billings: City of Fate – Building a Great Conservative City

Op-Ed by former Fate Mayor, David Billings: City of Fate – Building a Great Conservative City

Fate, TX (May 13, 2025) – I am proud to share how the City of Fate, Texas continues to thrive by applying sound fiscal planning, strong financial responsibility, and a steadfast commitment to conservative principles — principles that prioritize taxpayers, protect property rights, and ensure limited yet effective government. Since 2014, Fate has faced growth […]

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Campaign Season Reality Check – Property Taxes and Transparency

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Campaign Season Reality Check – Property Taxes and Transparency

Fate, TX (April 22, 2025) – Campaign season is winding down—thankfully—and we are now seeing the usual wave of campaign promises being made, often without much explanation about how those promises would actually be achieved. A common theme? Candidates pledging to “increase transparency” and “reduce property taxes.” Both are great ideas. However, anyone who has […]