Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a Michael Bloomberg-funded gun control organization, testified in favor of the legislation.
Cary Cheshire
Joaquin Castro Passes on Campaign Against John Cornyn
“Despite Rep. Castro saying he was all but certain to run, Chuck Schumer and D.C. Democrats had other ideas.”
Is Bonnen Blockading Election Integrity Efforts?
The reason for the bill’s delay remains a mystery, with Bonnen refusing to respond to request for comment on the issue.
Paxton Announces Arrest of RGV Mayor, Wife for Illegal Voting Scheme
“Voter fraud is an affront to democracy and places the decision-making authority of the Texas electorate in the hands of those who have no right to make those choices.”
Will the Texas House Water Down Property Tax Reform?
While the name is the same, many of the reforms in HB 2 have been hollowed out. Lawmakers need to return real reform to the bill.
Carsharing Tax Bill Could Mean Rough Road for New Businesses
Taxpayers should be concerned with Burrows’ legislation and the big boys of the traditional rental car industry who are pushing it.
Staff Blog: Schaefer’s First Bill Allows UT-Tyler to Increase Fees
The bill allows the university to increase a recreation center fee to an unlimited level.
Grassroots Call on Abbott to Provide Permanent Property Tax Relief
“We call on you to demand better of our Republican legislators before they surrender the state to Democrat control.”
Lawmakers Must Protect Property Tax Reform, Reject Poison Pill Amendment
Liberal lawmakers will be attempting to weaken the protections afforded to taxpayers and increase the power of local governments.
Greg Abbott Wants to Raise Your Taxes
Conservatives almost universally agree consumption taxes are superior to property taxes, but as things stand, taxpayers probably won’t see property tax relief.