NEWS
Dallas Raises Taxes Despite Record Revenues
The Dallas City Council recently voted 14-1 to increase taxes on taxpayers next year. Over the last decade,...
Over-Promised Pension Returns
It’s widely known that city officials’ funny numbers understate debt costs in the Bayou City. Continuing the...
Teresa Beckmeyer: A Voice for Freedom
Beckmeyer publishes weekly articles and bill “watch lists” for her readers and speaks to groups about the legislative session, educating them on how to be engaged.
Audit: Major Events ‘Slush’ Fund
An audit released last Thursday by the Office of State Auditor John Keel details some major accountability...
HISD Construction Corruption
HISD’s Board of Trustees failed to acknowledge the looming bond shortfall, and failed to give directive to...
Recommendations for 2015 November Constitutional Propositions
Seven amendments will be up for consideration by Texans in the Nov. 3 ballot (early voting runs from Oct. 19...
Survey: Cruz Won Sept. 16 Debate
Ted Cruz came out on top of the Sept. 16 CNN GOP debate, according to an online survey conducted by Empower...
HISD Trustees Knew of Looming Shortfall
Houston ISD’s culture of corruption continues.
Sheffield: A Democrat Running As A Republican?
State Rep. J.D. Sheffield (R-Stephenville) is being asked by his opponent to run as a Democrat. With the...
GOPers Gave Democrats Big Vote On Bad Policy
In the waning days of the Texas House’s 2015 calendar, Democrats were given the opportunity to chew up...
Sean Mahan: Issue-Driven
“Ideally, what I’d like to see happen is nonpartisan, issue-driven involvement in city and county government. Policy outcomes should be the focus.”
Spending, Revenue, or Pensions?
The Greater Houston Partnership has released their second white paper, “Is Now the Time to Raise Property...