NEWS
Houston Fights Public Release of Expert Report on Fire Pension
As Houston’s lawsuit against pension actuaries creeps along, they are fighting against the public release of a pension study.
Plans to Turn Glenbrook Golf Course into a Botanic Garden Meet Resistance
A broad coalition is organizing to defeat efforts to turn the historic golf course into a private garden.
Cornyn Defends Liberal Republicans… Again
Like Steve Bannon, voters are tired of GOP officials who legislate like Democrats.
Houston Mayor Wants to Increase Taxes 8.9%
Houston officials want to increase taxes on storm-battered residents as they begin to recover.
Liberal Mayor Defends House Speaker & Higher Taxes
During a recent interview, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg – a self-proclaimed progressive – defended both Speaker Straus and the City of San Antonio’s record of higher spending and property taxes calling Straus a “true statesman”.
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 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
Conservative turned establishment State Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman) has represented House District 62 since 2003. Two candidates are already vying for the now-open seat in the 2018 Republican primary.
Donor Dollars Over Hurricane Survivors
While most in the Houston area are helping others, one lawmaker is helping himself to campaign donor dollars.
Montgomery County Appraisal District Grows Bloated Budget
The appraisal board, which includes county commissioners Riley and Meador, votes to increase spending four percent.
Wayne Faircloth Fundraising with Joe Straus
A Houston-area state rep is heading to Austin to fundraise with Speaker Joe Straus.
Unaffordable Austin Seeks to Restrict More Jobs
A campaign kicked off this week seeking to mandate that all employers in the city provide sick pay – effectively outlawing jobs that would not.