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Grumbling… At Getting Caught
The grumbling you hear coming from the Capitol? That’s the sound of the establishment acknowledging that...
Mayor Price, Judge Whitley Oppose Property Tax Reform
Self-described "conservative" local politicians joined forces with liberals last week to oppose lower taxes...
Abbott Continues Calls for Tax Relief
Speaking at a small business in North Austin on Tax Day, Gov. Greg Abbott took time to brag on the many...
Reforms, Budget Pass Senate
On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate passed its budget for the 2016-17 biennium. At $211.4 billion, the Senate...
Senators Seek to Stop Subsidizing Unions
On Thursday, the State Affairs Committee of the Texas Senate considered legislation that would strike a...
Kel Seliger, Chris Turner Receive Anti-Taxpayer Award
State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) and State Rep. Chris Turner (D-Arlington) were recently named...
Texas Senate Strengthens Spending Limit
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TML Distorts Reform to Defend Its Power
By mislabeling restrictions on government lobbying as a “gag order,” the Texas Municipal League is...
Texas Senate Increases Public Integrity
Voting along party lines, the Texas Senate voted Wednesday to advance legislation taking the Public...
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When the government is fighting over taxes, Texans usually lose. However, this time may be different....