NEWS
Texas Scorecard Radio (September 05, 2019)
Lt. Col. Allen West joins the show.
Arlington Seeks Nearly 9 Percent Tax Hike
The City of Arlington is proposing a property tax rate that would raise the average homeowners’ tax bills 8.99 percent from last year, and nearly 53 percent from just six years ago.
Commentary: A Step in the Right Direction
The City of Plano is finally beginning to embrace fiscal policymaking that better respects the economic liberty of taxpayers. But this is not the time for citizens to grow complacent.
Saginaw Proposes Property Tax Hike
City council recommends a tax rate that would raise Saginaw homeowners’ city tax bills 57 percent from six years ago.
Abbott Urges Compromise on Gun Laws
“If Democrats really want to change the law, they need to stop talking to cameras and start talking to colleagues in the Capitol to reach consensus.”
Bill Flores Becomes Latest Republican Congressman to Announce Retirement
Flores was first elected in the 2010 midterm election “tea party wave.”
Travis County Commissioners Raising Your Taxes and Their Salaries
The county commissioners are raising your taxes next year—and they just raised their own salaries.
Mizani Declares Pro-Taxpayer Mayoral Candidacy
Former Keller City Councilman announces mayoral campaign, stating, “We must follow through on our promise to protect taxpayers.”
Amarillo Attorney Prepares for Court of Appeals Bid
Steven Michael Denny files treasurer appointment for possible bid for Seventh Court of Appeals.
Greenville Proposes Over 22 Percent Tax Hike
Taxpayers in Greenville are facing a massive hike in their property tax bills from the city.
Debate on Second Amendment Engulfs Social Media Again
Texas politicians are not missing an opportunity to promote their positions on the contentious issue of gun control.
Commentary: Is Raising Coppell’s Property Tax Rate Necessary?
Taxpayers in Coppell face another tax hike even though the city admits it does not need the extra money.