Growing pension problems in Dallas and Houston require legislative action to begin being addressed.
Charles Blain
Bettencourt Wants To Stop “Passing The Trash”
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt introduced legislation to end the practice of passing the trash among school districts.
Bettencourt Pushes Voter Input on Pension Bonds
A bill was filed which, if passed, would require voter approval on pension obligation bonds.
HISD Voters Reject Robin Hood
Houston ISD voters resoundingly rejected the proposition to send millions of their tax dollars to the state to disperse to poorer districts.
Anderson Loses Harris County DA Office
Harris County voters elected Kim Ogg today to lead the District Attorney’s Office.
Pearland ISD in Battle Over Bond
A Pearland ISD bond is causing backlash as opponents are saying the district is using taxpayer resources to promote the bond.
Houston City Council To Vote On Pension Reform
Mayor Sylvester Turner will bring his pension reform plan before city council this week for a vote.
Taxpayers Have No Say in $1B Debt Issuance
Houston’s pension reform plan has a number of issues, but the biggest problem is that it includes $1 billion in pension obligation bonds without voter approval.
A Case for Houston’s Cap
Mayor Turner reveled his plan for reforming Houston’s pensions. Included in that is a hidden tax increase in the form of a call to remove the tax cap.
Texas Conservative Coalition Education Summit
Texas Conservative Research Institute’s Houston summit was intended to dispel falls claims about education choice. Panels of stakeholders and lawmakers addressed concerns as well as the benefits of this policy.