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Texas Senate Protects Land Owners, Taxpayers Against Proposed High-Speed Rail
The bills would hold Texas Central to its promise that it will require no state funds for construction, operation, and maintenance and prevent the company from taking citizens’ property with eminent domain.
Grover Norquist to the Texas Legislature: Pass Paycheck Protection
The passage of the legislation will unfortunately be at the mercy of House Speaker Joe Straus and his hatchet-man, Byron Cook.
Voters Wary of Handing Collin College Trustees a $600 Million ‘Blank Check’
In the upcoming Collin College bond election, concerned voters aren’t prepared to trust college officials with historic spending and taxing authority – with no further taxpayer input.
Jim & Michael Show: (04/23/2017)
On this episode of the Jim & Michael Show, a new poll shows Cruz down, but is it legit? Jose Melendez joins to discuss how citizens can get involved as the Texas Legislature hits the home stretch. Plus another Bad Bill of the Week!
Texas House To Debate Sanctuary Cities Legislation
The legislation has been diluted and weakened and conservatives will have to quickly organize if they are to salvage the bill on the House floor.
McNutt: Trump Transition “Amazing”
Leaving his family’s business for two months for the transition was hard, but everyone recognized the important service it was for the nation.
Convention of States in Jeopardy After Addition of Poison Pill
Straus could still very well kill the legislation by bottling it up in the Calendars Committee or sentence it to “death by deadline” by placing it deep enough in the queue that Democrats can kill it.
Judge Rules in Favor of Eminent Domain on Rollover Pass
Judge decides to allow Galveston County to seize Rollover Pass.
Texas House Writes Hot Check for Schools, Refuses Reforms
“Simply put, the bill increases funding for the system without fixing it. And worse than that, it spends money that the state literally does not have.”
How Should I Vote on the Collin College Bond?
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Straus, Patrick Appoint Budget Conferees
The biggest fight will be over whether or not to raid the Rainy Day Fund, something Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has taken off the table and to which lawmakers should “Just Say No!”
Imperfect Ridesharing Legislation Passes Texas House
The flawed and complicated measure passed by a vote of 110-35 with conservative and liberal members on both sides of the legislation.