It appears that the House and Senate stand at a legislative roadblock regarding transportation funding.
Dustin Matocha
House Fails to Protect ESF… Again
Call your elected officials’ office today! The Capitol switchboard is 512-463-4630
Don’t Forget About Transportation
It’s important that any changes to transportation funding be done in a smart and responsible way.
SCOTUS Strikes Down Section 4
Texas scores a big win with the recent Shelby County ruling.
Perry Mails In Budget Vetoes
Gov. Perry talked a big game on the budget before and during session. Sadly, he didn’t follow through on the rhetoric.
Making a Statement (in the Journal)
Someone with House Admin should look into Rep. Dan Branch’s voting machine malfunctions.
Bureaucrats Set to See Pay Hikes
State agencies continue to be irresponsible with your tax dollars. Meanwhile, top-level bureaucrats see significant pay raises.
Ivory Tower Spending
Seliger appears to misunderstand the purpose of the ESF, as he plans to drain even more money from it to pay for new university buildings.
Adding ESF to Endowment to the Call
State Sens. Williams and Nichols are proposing to divert half of the oil and gas severance taxes that fill up the ESF.
Session Ends With a Wince
Lawmakers will be eager to tell you what a conservative budget they passed, but this session was underwhelming.