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Shapleigh: More Government To Fix Government

Texas Politics, from the Houston Chronicle, reported that ultra-lib state senator Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso has authored a paperback book in which he points out “what he sees as dire consequences facing Texans.”

Combs Action Preserves Tomorrow, Protects Taxpayers

A true fiscal conservative protects the taxpayers even when it will raise the ire of those around them. Comptroller Susan Combs inherited a structurally-flawed college program known as the Texas Tomorrow Fund.

City of Austin Shifting Costs

In an effort to keep up with city improvements without growing Austin’s budget city manager Marc Ott is employing a new cost sharing technique.  Ott is hoping to match willing residents, non-profit groups and businesses with the city to fund tasks like putting in speed humps and repainting bike lane stripes.

Public Distrust Of Media Well Earned?

Two points on maintaining credibility with the public. First, let’s turn to Texas self-anointed conservative commentator Gary Polland of Houston.

Carrollton’s Responsible Budgeting

While it seems like these tough fiscal times aren’t news anymore, how taxing entities deal with them should be. The Metroplex suburb of Carrollton’s city council recently demonstrated fiscal responsibility by attacking revenue shortfalls through spending restraint instead of tax hikes.

Simply Unhealthy For Texans

In exchange for higher taxes and worse budget pressures, Texas could expect to continue to find high numbers of uninsured people, if President Obama gets his health care “reform.” My friend Arlene Wohlgemuth, an expert in health care policy and a former state representative, reports that the proposal would cost every Texan a staggering $4,265 per year.

Is Border Violence Important?

Is Border Violence Important?

Last week Governor Perry announced the deployment of special teams of Texas Rangers to our border with Mexico to deal with increasing violence. Perry said it was necessary, in part, because the federal government has failed to address growing problems there, the AP reported.

Special Election Replacing Hutchison Could Cost Taxpayers $30 Million

A special election to replace incumbent U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison could cost Texas taxpayers up to $30 million, the Secretary of State’s office estimates in an informational letter requested by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. The organization’s president called on Hutchison to factor this cost into her decision to resign.

Conservative Health Care Solutions From TCC

Last night Barak Obama gave yet another speech outlining a broad health care reform package. Although he promised to give details and provide insights into his plan he did not.

To contrast such a lack of clear leadership one need look no further than the conservative leaders of our Texas legislature.

What Will Kay Do?

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has announced his desire to seek a third term as lieutenant governor. It’s way too early to engage in such endorsements. After all, he might just want to be a senator. But that, of course, hinges on what our state’s senior senator does, or doesn’t do, in the weeks ahead.