NEWS
What is Hutchison telling us?
Friday, we were finally witness to an actual decision from Senator Hutchison in which she said that she would not resign from the Senate until after the Republican Primary election. The announcement immediately followed this headline: In Texas GOP Showdown, Perry Leads Hutchison 46% to 35% – that from a new Rasmussen poll.
The S-Word
Governor Perry’s speech in Midland yesterday is being widely reported with some of the stories focused on the Governor’s comments pertaining to illegal immigrantion. The real import of the speech is the Governor’s use of the “S” word to describe the Obama Administration.
Drive More and Don’t Buy a Hybrid
A hot topic of discussion on Empower Texans lately has been the potential threat of rising state gasoline taxes. Clearly there have been revenue shortfalls due to the recession, but is this the only reason?
Texas Congressional GOP had better awaken to the public mood
A Dallas Morning News story about the GOP race for Texas governor included this: “…Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Midland, isn’t taking sides in the governor’s race but he’s unhappy about the way Perry has indiscriminately bashed Washington insiders.”
More Charters!
Texas Tribune is reporting that the education commissioner has found a way to increase the number of charter schools. That’s great news for kids, even if the teacher unions and state Democratic party are up in arms.
Is Hopson’s Flip A GOP Flop?
When State Rep. Chuck Hopson switched from the Democratic to Republican party, the partisan balance for the GOP in the Texas House has improved. But does his switch mean an improved voting record? Apparently not. Indeed, it seems centered more on his own political convenience than any sense of conservative conscience.
Are schools the soft underbelly for anti-Americanism?
Some may wonder if oft-heard criticism of the education establishment, and its tendency to almost universally lean left-wing liberal, is new.
Epicenter of Bad Transportation Policy: Tarrant County
After failing to push a gas tax and fee increase through last legislative session Tarrant County officials are foolishly pushing for an even larger tax and fee package.
Speaker Is, And Isn’t, Open To Gas Tax Hike
Less than 12 hours after posting “Et Tu, Straus?” the aforementioned Republican House Speaker Straus’ office called to say that he didn’t mean what he said — or what the news media reported he said — about being open to the indexing of gasoline taxes. He’s just open to it being on the table.
Et Tu, Straus?
Texas’ Republican House Speaker Joe Straus has said he is “open” to raising gasoline taxes. While everyone is concerned about the problems with transportation in Texas, it seems Mr. Straus (R-San Antonio) can only envision them being addressed first with higher taxes.
Majority of ISD tax increases passed Tuesday
Oh, now, come on, people!
Taxpayers Vote Their Interests on Property Tax Issues
The results of Texas’ constitutional election yesterday indicate Texans are tired of business as usual when it comes to our property tax system.