NEWS
Patrick Identifies Additional Legislative Priorities
“These 5 pieces of legislation, along with the 20 bills previously announced, will be my top priorities in the 2017 legislative session,” said Patrick.
Property Tax Reform and Relief Committee Proposes Changes
The Texas Senate Property Tax Reform and Relief committee released its recommendations for reforms this session.
Will Texas Republicans Finally Fix Medicaid?
An effective Medicaid block grant from the federal government could save billions. Will Texas finally get one?
Councilman Allegedly Implicated in Voter-Fraud Scandal Announces Retirement
The mayor pro tem of Fort Worth, Sal Espino, announced he would not seek a seventh term.
Public Sector Pensions Choking Texas Cities
Growing pension problems in Dallas and Houston require legislative action to begin being addressed.
TEC Signs its Death Warrant
In order to avoid short-term consequences, the agency has agreed to an order that will be its undoing.
Taxpayers Demand Answers on Absurd “Test Case” Vote
As Self and other commissioners vote to waste taxpayer dollars in search of political cover, local taxpayers are crying foul and demanding answers.
Sunset Review Calls for Major Change Within TxDOT
Although TxDOT faces its fourth sunset review in a decade, this one is more important than ever. With TxDOT’s budget likely to double over the next ten years, the Sunset Commission calls for major changes such as greater transparency, improved project prioritization and management, and better utilization of taxpayer dollars.
Bettencourt Wants To Stop “Passing The Trash”
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt introduced legislation to end the practice of passing the trash among school districts.
So Thankful For Liberty!
The very first days of the American experience demonstrated what world history has shown repeatedly: socialism fails, and fails miserably.
Dallas’ Bankruptcy Scare Demonstrates Need for Pension Reform
The City of Dallas is facing a fiscal crisis fueled by unsustainable pensions, plans created by irresponsible state and local officials beholden to unions.
Democrat Admits Straus Will Stymie Conservative Reforms
A House Democrat candidly admits that under Speaker Joe Straus, the House will play an obstructionist role when it comes to conservative reforms.