The city claims the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act violates the Texas Constitution.
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“Pro-Life” Granger Refuses to Stand for Tinslee Lewis
The embattled Fort Worth congresswoman dodges a question about the life of the 1-year-old baby under siege in her city.
Congressional District 11 Candidate Interview: Robert Tucker
In a continuing series of one-on-one interviews with the candidates running for Texas’ 11th Congressional District, Texas Scorecard sits down with Robert Tucker to discuss his campaign for Congress.
Is Judge Jesse Nevarez Biased About Upcoming Judge Alex Kim Decision?
Social media posts and photos raise questions on whether Nevarez is being influenced by powerful parties ahead of his important Tarrant County vote.
Austin’s Streets are Becoming Dangerous
Businesses are leaving, citizens are angry, and the progressive-run city council keeps threatening the public’s safety.
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Ector County GOP Hosts Candidate Forum
A candidate forum in Odessa saw examples of statesmanship and politics.
Did Taxpayers Pay for Free Showerheads?
Fifth-graders at Benbrook Elementary received boxes of goodies from Tarrant Regional Water District, but who paid for them?
Billion-Dollar Debt on Dallas County Ballot
Dallas County Community College District is asking for another $1.1 billion in property tax-backed spending and debt in the May election.
GCISD President Pardo’s “Funny” Property Values Called Out
Gov. Abbott and State Sen. Hancock speak out on school board president’s suspicious lack of increase in property taxes.
Corruption and Controversy Unfolds Among City Officials in Robert Lee
Misappropriation of funds within the City of Robert Lee leads to more controversy amongst city officials.
Commentary: No Property Tax Increases for School Board President?
Data from the Tarrant County Appraisal District shows that while our taxes have gone up, Pardo’s haven’t.
Commentary: Plano, Don’t Forget Who Raised Your City Taxes
Plano voters have an opportunity to elect new city council members who respect taxpayers.
Plano PAC Exposed
We Love Plano PAC is funded exclusively by real estate developer interests and Plano Mayor LaRosiliere to bankroll the mayor’s city council slate.
Amarillo City Council Members Back Red-Light Cameras
Three incumbents back controversial traffic control devices during candidate forum.
Round Rock, Who’s Trying to Control Your Money?
Who citizens elect for city council will have a direct impact on their wallets.
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Statement on TFR Death Threat
The president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Michael Quinn Sullivan, offered the following statement on the death threat and powdery substance he received in the mail today. In response, the building has been evacuated but the TFR staff has been asked to remain in the building.
Geren’s Obfuscation
State Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth wants it both ways. While he doesn’t want his constituents to know about his anti-taxpayer ways, but he also says he isn’t to worried about being seen as a government-growing spendoholic. Scoring just 45% on the TFR Index, Geren was the second-worst Republican on taxpayer issues (only Longview’s Tommy Merritt scored worse, with a 38%). In order to obfuscate his record, Geren is now playing fast and loose with the facts. But that should not surprise us, given that he plays fast and loose with our money.
The Law Man
My travels took me to Del Rio for a speech this week, a border town in Val Verde County. I had the good fortune to chat with the sheriff, D’Wayne Jernigan. He’s true West Texas lawman who has earned the ire of the left-leaning establishment for doing his job well and right. He is going to face a tough re-election battle this year. We need more sheriffs like him, on the border and elsewhere.
Tying Taxpayers To The Rail
Supporters of “light rail†and “commuter rail†consistently over-sell and under-deliver. Not only does mass-transit fail to reduce congestion, but it is always fraught with cost-overruns and implementation delays. Such is the case in Austin, where the new toy train is going to cost taxpayers a third more than promised.
Job-Killing New Business Tax Exposed
The San Antonio Express-News reports that new National Federation of Independent Business radio ads assail the business tax that will take its first toll in May. The ads note some small businesses will see their tax burden rise by 1,000 percent over the current franchise tax.
Will Taxpayers Get Justice?
A lawsuit designed to stop counties from using taxpayer-money to lobby against taxpayers is still brewing in Williamson County. The judge last month gave taxpayers a partial victory, but those who brought the suit are hoping to convince His Honor to make modifications to the ruling that would ensure justice.
Taxing Jobs
No title makes conservatives’ skin crawl like “tax assessor/collector.†It’s just not a job most of us hope our little conservative bundles of joy grow up to be. But thank goodness someone does, because it’s a critically important position.
Your Honor
Speaking in Farmers’ Branch this week I saw a familiar face in the audience – one of my upper-classman from Texas A&M. It turns out that Steven Autry is now seeking to serve as the judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court #4. He was a positive influence on me as a cadet 20 years ago, and I have no doubt he’ll serve the people of Dallas with distinction. Good luck, Mr. Autry, sir!
Help The Good Guys
Hard to believe, but true, we do have a strong number of fiscally conservative lawmakers in the Texas Legislature. While outnumbered, they fight the fight for our values and principles regardless of political pressure. But doing the right thing comes at a cost. One of the taxpayers’ champions in the legislature is State Rep. Corbin Van Arsdale of Harris County.
Red-Lighting Hypocrisy
Confronted with not getting 100% of the money, the city of Nederland (near Beaumont) is backing out of their red-light camera contract.