NEWS

New Tax Slams Small Business, Lawmaker Says Sales Tax Increase on the Way
The Galveston Daily News reports the new business tax is squeezing small business, the engine of the economy and job creation.
Your Money Headin’ Down The Road
Remember the Texas Department of Transportation plan to use $9 million of your money to convince you to quit worrying and love the TransTexas Corridor?
Houston METRO Wastes 183k on Propaganda; Chairman Receives $1k Monthly Car Allowance
Channel 13News investigative reporter Wayne Dolcefino has a revealing piece today about how Houston METRO is wasting over $183,000 on commercials running before movies in theaters that tell viewers how wonderful they are and how they can better use their time by commuting on the park and ride instead of drivin
Taxpayers Funding Anti-Taxpayer Lobbyists
Taxpayers had a good day in court this week, but it doesn't make up for the untold millions of dollars government entities have used in our money to lobby against the interests of the people paying for big government.
A Hero And A Gentleman
Not only is he one of the best members of the Texas Legislature on fiscal issues, but State Rep. Jim Jackson (R-Carrollton) is a gentleman in the finest sense of the word.
Lawmakers Caught With Hands in Trauma Cookie Jar
Remember how the sporting goods tax has been diverted from state parks and the soon-to-be-abolished telephone infrastructure tax was funneled into general revenues after its purpose of connecting rural schools andl libraries had long been achieved.
One Spendoholic Goes Honest
Not much of a surprise, everyone's been whispering about it for weeks, but it was announced last night that State Rep.
Houston Chornicle Story Warns that “Bond Mania” May Wipe Out Property Tax Cut
The Houston Chronicle reports today that over 100 school districts around the state are submitting bond proposals to voters in November that could in many
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.