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Texas Sues Federal Government For Refusing to Identify Noncitizens on Voter Rolls
Secretary of State Jane Nelson noted that the federal government is required by law to provide states with the necessary information to keep noncitizens from voting.
Houston Controller Seeks Investigation Into Mayor Whitmire’s Fundraising Practices
The request is a direct response to the mayor’s calls for an investigation into Controller Hollins last week.
10.23.2024: Biden-Harris faking the economy?
Biden-Harris Admin Accused of Faking Economy Comeback… Trump & Cruz Continue to Lead Democrat Opponents…...
Feds Count 2.1 Million Encounters at the Southwest Border in 2024
The Biden-Harris administration has overseen 8.4 million encounters since assuming office in January of 2021.
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Austin American-Statesman notes TFR formation
On the "Postcards from the Lege" section of the Statesman's website, reporter Mike Ward noted the formation of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. Check out his actual posting here. Fiscal policy watchdog formsBy Mike Ward | Tuesday, December 5, 2006,...
Sullivan to lead Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
New organization offers vision, leadership on tax relief, spending reformsAdvocacy efforts focused on promoting sound fiscal policy among lawmakers, taxpayersAUSTIN, Texas – Unveiled in Austin today is a new organization, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, developed...
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 number of FTE's by 8.4 percent since 1997, higher...
Suddenly Responsible?
The San Antonio Express-News has suddenly decided that lawmakers need to slow down when it comes to decisions on the budget. They need to proceed deliberately, waiting on revenue certifications and the like. Why this sudden concern for fiscal responsibility from the...