Voters will decide on an all-or-nothing transportation bond in November, after Austin City Council gave final approval for the debt package earlier today. If approved by voters, the bond would constitute the largest transportation bond in the city’s history – five...
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City Council Advances Mass Transportation Bond Package
The city has advanced the massive transportation bond package one step closer to the November ballot.
Shrinking School District Seeks Maximum Tax Rate, More Debt
Despite declining enrollment, the school district is seeking the maximum allowable tax rate, triggering an election – which they want to flood with district employees.
Forbes: Austin’s Commuter Line Is A Monument To Government Waste
Forbes lambasted the very concept of passenger rail as a taxpayer-funded item in major cities – and pointed to Austin’s as one of the worst offenders.
Campus Carry: Effective Today
The bill to allow handgun licensees to carry concealed in public university buildings went into effect today.
Texas AG Sues to Protect Gun Rights
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against the City of Austin for their violation of government code in banning handgun licensees from carrying within city hall.
Property Rights: Up In Smoke
A taxpayer funded hospital district in Austin is seeking to expand a nanny-state regulation that will burden businesses and further dilute the character that defines the city.
City of Austin Further Targeting Ridesharers
The City of Austin is ramping up it’s efforts to stop those who are offering a much-needed service in a city whose burdensome regulations have created a market void.
Austin Flushing Money Down the Toilet
Despite not knowing where they even want to put the thing, City Council approved spending more than a quarter of a million dollars on what amounts to essentially two portable toilets.
OAG: City of Austin Violates Government Code
Attorney General Ken Paxton determined that the civilian ban on carrying firearms within City Hall is a violation of the state’s government code.