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House Set to Allow Higher Property Taxes
Perhaps no other bill this session will better demonstrate for taxpayers which lawmakers side with the public education lobby over their constituents.
Texas Voter ID Law Not Overly Prohibitive, Study Finds
A University of Houston study found that Texas voter ID laws, referred to as discriminatory by opponents, were not prohibitive during the 2016 election.
Frisco’s Tax and Spend Binge Driven by Everything But Public Safety
The city is the poster-child for budgetary bloat, hiring more administrative employees than police officers over the last decade.
Jim & Michael Show: (04/09/2017)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton drops by the 1836 Studios for a Live discussion. Also, Jim & Michael look back at what went on during the Texas House’s 15-hour budget debate last week.
Jean Gosney: Fearless Freedom Fighter
Through her experiences in war-torn countries abroad, to political battles in her own backyard, Jean Gosney is dedicated to preserving freedom despite the obstacles.
Pro-Life Legislation Works its way through the Chambers
Various pro-life bills are working through the Senate, while facing opposition in the House.
Searching for Transparency at Collin College, Part 2
Collin College hasn’t yet made pubic any contact information for its elected Board of Trustees as requested; in the meantime, Texas Scorecard is.
Texas House Passes Bloated Budget, Votes to Raid Rainy Day Fund
Citizens’ eyes now turn to Texas Senate Finance Chairman Jane Nelson, who will lead the conference committee on the budget.
Texas Democrats Push Partisan “Progressive” Candidates in Non-Partisan Local Races
Texas’ Democratic Party is actively supporting Democrat candidates in non-partisan city and school board races throughout the state in an attempt to make local governments more “progressive.”
Grassroots Guide to the 2017 House Budget Debate
Follow along the budget debate with the Texas Scorecard staff.
Top Ten Bad Budget Amendments
As lawmakers debate the budget, here are ten amendments that should be defeated.
Top Ten Budget Amendments
As lawmakers deliberate the state budget, there are several constructive, conservative amendments that they should consider.