Health and industry professionals voiced concerns about the burden on food suppliers and the already complicated nutritional process for school lunches.
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Military Vaccine Mandate: Possible Texas Solutions
Approximately more than 2,600 Texas soldiers targeted by anti-freedom requirement.
Venezuela Sends Criminals to Texas
“Maduro, the president over there, is sending these criminals—releasing them from prison—straight to the state of Texas.”
Conference for School Counselors Denounces ‘Whiteness Culture’
“White folks see themselves reflected in every area of society deemed ‘normal, neutral, or prestigious.”
On the Border: The True Cost of Illegal Economic Migration
Is the risk greater than the potential reward?
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Third Special Session Concludes With Unfinished Business
It is unclear whether the Texas Legislature will return for additional special legislative sessions to address issues left on the table.
Analysis: Real People Are Hurting
Refusing to address property tax burdens in a real and meaningful way gives politicians ongoing talking points and a “problem” to solve, but it does nothing to help struggling Texans.
Mike Olcott Announces Campaign for Texas House
Mike Olcott, an antagonist to the establishment from Parker County, announced he is running for House District 60 in the wake of major redistricting changes.
Legislature Gives Last-Minute Property Tax Relief Trinket After Negotiations Break Down
In a last-ditch effort, lawmakers filed and considered a proposed constitutional amendment that would do next to nothing to tackle the ever-growing property tax burden put upon Texas taxpayers.
Policy Group to Lawmakers: Give Texans ‘Immediate’ Property Tax Relief
The plan now under consideration in the Texas House does not lower property taxes immediately or provide for long term reductions.
Early Voting Begins on Constitutional Amendments
Early voting will continue through Friday, October 29. Election Day is November 2.
House Blocks Attempt to Address Skyrocketing Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
Republican State Rep. Matt Schaefer (Tyler) unsuccessfully attempted to amend legislation issuing billions of dollars more to universities and colleges with a measure that would also slow the increase of tuition.
Texas AG Deploys New 2021 Election Integrity Unit
If authorities can catch voting law violations in real time, they can stop cheaters from affecting the outcome of elections.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
The lawsuit comes as the department, overseen by Gov. Greg Abbott, is enflamed in a recent controversy.
Texas House Passes One-Time Property Tax Rebate
Republican lawmakers passed up an opportunity to provide permanent property tax relief.
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State Auditor: Higher Ed High on the Hog
Today, the Texas State Auditor released a detailed report on the number of full-time equivalent employees in state government. The central conclusion of the report is that, while state agencies have reduced their num
ber of FTE's by 8.4 percent since 1997, higher education institutions have grown their workforce by 26.1 percent over the same period. In fact, the report found that Texas higher ed institutions now have 143,044 FTE's, more than the 142,621 in all other state government agencies combined. While most colleges submitted an explanation for busting their FTE target, the Texas State Technical College in Harlingen failed to provide any reason to the Auditor.
Suddenly Responsible?
The San Antonio Express-News wants lawmakers to hold on to the state surplus revenue. The longer lawmakers hold it, the longer they will be tempted to spend it.