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Houston Fights Public Release of Expert Report on Fire Pension
An ongoing, three-year lawsuit against actuary firm Willis Towers Watson over pension calculations for Houston firefighters has the city fighting the release of the expert witness report that allegedly validates their allegations that the firm’s actions cost taxpayers...
Plans to Turn Glenbrook Golf Course into a Botanic Garden Meet Resistance
Some Houstonians are up in arms about a plan to turn the Glenbrook Golf Course into a taxpayer subsidized privately owned botanic garden. The project first began to draw attention when the Houston City Council, under Mayor Annise Parker, entered into a...
Cornyn Defends Liberal Republicans… Again
John Cornyn wants Steve Bannon to shut up. Texas’ senior senator is outraged that the conservative Breitbart boss (and former White House strategist) is focusing on Republicans rather than Democrats. Think what you will about Bannon, he’s right to hold Republicans...
Houston Mayor Wants to Increase Taxes 8.9%
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is using Hurricane Harvey to increase property taxes by 8.9 percent. Turner’s Harvey Tax was unveiled on Monday and is expected to be on the city council agenda for October 18, when councilmembers will also vote on three hearing dates...
Liberal Mayor Defends House Speaker & Higher Taxes
During a recent interview, San Antonio’s newly elected mayor defended both Speaker Straus and the City of San Antonio’s record of high spending and property taxes. New infrastructure, higher taxes, immigration, and corporate welfare were also discussed. During the...
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Uncategorized
Texas Scorecard Radio (Pilot 2)
Tony McDonald sits down with various Texas Scorecard bureau chiefs as well as Texas State Rep. and Freedom Caucus president Matt Schaefer.
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Uncategorized
Texas Scorecard Radio (Pilot 1)
Tony McDonald hosts this pilot episode of Texas Scorecard Radio. Featured in this episode are staff members of the Texas Scorecard local bureaus, and Tracy Marshall of Transparency Texas.
Another Straus Loyalist Set To Retire
Liberal State Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman) has announced his retirement from the Texas House, making him the fourth Republican chairman allied with House Speaker Joe Straus to call it quits thus far. Phillips leaves office with a lifetime rating of C+ on the Fiscal...
Donor Dollars Over Hurricane Survivors
For most, Hurricane Harvey meant rescue, recovery, and rebuilding, but one state lawmaker’s primary concern is the impact Harvey had on his campaign fundraising. State Rep. Wayne Faircloth (R-Galveston) is hosting an Austin fundraiser with special guest House Speaker...