NEWS
Checking The Receipt For State Government
State Rep. Hill’s Retirement Good For Taxpayers
AUSTIN, Texas – The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Fred Hill (R-Richardson) isn’t seeking re-election. This is welcome news for Texas’ taxpayers, according to the president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility.
Fred Hill Won’t Seek Re-election, Regrets Not Raising Taxes
The Dallas Morning News blog is reporting that Rep. Fred Hill (R-Richardson) will not seek re-election.
Travis County Commissioners To Break Pledge, Increase Spending
Growing government and spending more only results in growing government and spending more. What a cycle.
Cornyn Among Few Senators to Vote Against Pork for Bike Paths, Montana Ballpark, and “Peace Garden”
Texas Senator John Cornyn was one of a handful of U.S. Senators to vote against three separate servings of pork.
Readin’, ‘Rightin’, an’ Riot Shields
Remember when teachers worried about chewing gum under the desk?
Politician Promises
What does a political promise go for? What real value should we place on the promises of elected officials?
Unsettled Records For Taxpayers
Texas' pols can often be found busily rewriting history in advance of their ongoing campaigns; nothing new there, but, still, taxpayers should expect better. Having been confronted with the legislature's well-known inaction on the $14.3 billion surplus, some politicians are realizing that their decision to keep-it-not-return-it has taxpayers, well, disgruntled.
That lawmakers continued to devote the revenues of the business tax to the promised property tax rate reduction shouldn't be all that brag-worthy; shouldn't we expect them to follow through on their promises?
A Taxpayer’s Rock Star
People respond to leadership, especially when it is leadership driven by principles. It's always good to see people recognize a good thing when they've got it.
And How Much For The Photocopier?
Legislators failed to return the $14.3 billion surplus, giving Texans some much-needed property tax relief. But, as a consolation, now comes word that your state government is spending your money to buy a letter many experts say is a fake.
Irving and Corpus Christi Expand Scope of Education Spending
Irving ISD taxpayers are going to be voted on a $250 million bond in 
November that includes replacing laptop computers for every high school student. This is an example of mission creep – in years past parents were in charge of buying supplies for their students. In another example of mission creep, the Corpus Christi City Council has set aside $100,000 for hiring an education director.
Pigs Squeal When You Stick ‘Em
How do you know you've got a pig cornered? When it starts squealing.
A reporter stopped by unannounced on Wednesday. It appears several Republican lawmakers are angry that you are paying attention. They don't like the fact taxpayers and voters are now asking questions about how they voted in Austin.