Texas currently has a broken spending system, and raising taxes is not “bravery.”
Michael Quinn Sullivan
No One Would Be Watching
Kel Seliger seemingly believes he works for the bureaucracy, not the taxpayers.
Eltife’s Taxing Vision of Conservatism
Not everyone shares Eltife’s big-tax vision for a less prosperous Texas.
Playing On Your Dime
Texas lawmakers will take off a few hours to play football during the workday…on the taxpayers’ dime.
Chartering Better Education
Regarding education, charter school expansion should be top priority.
Better Government Through Better Information
“People need to know what their government is doing and how it spends their money,” says Comptroller Susan Combs.
School Finance Ruling: No Surprise
The judge ruled that the state’s school finance system is “unconstitutional” because it is inadequate. In other words: Spend more money, levy more taxes.
House Chairs
Straus’ group of committee chairs is slightly less fiscally responsible than the chairs of 2011.
Football Folly
Rep. Ryan Guillen wants to micro-manage college football schedules.
Perry: “Stronger Constitutional Limit On Spending”
It’s encouraging to hear the governor call for stronger constitutional spending limits and a mechanism for providing actual tax relief.