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House Committee Considers Property Tax Relief in the Form of Tax Rate Compression
The House’s plan differs from the Senate’s, which prioritizes raising the homestead exemption over additional compression.
Senators Hear From the Public on Parental Rights in Education
Senate Education Committee members considered nearly a dozen proposals designed to empower Texas parents.
Video: Colony Ridge Employees Say They Don’t Check Citizenship
A Colony Ridge salesperson told undercover journalists they are open to selling land to foreigners looking to settle in the development.
Texas A&M Regents Ban On-Campus Drag Shows
The regents’ resolution acknowledged President Trump’s executive order banning the use of taxpayer dollars for the promotion of gender ideology.
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Cities Make Regulations Harder For Uber Than Taxis
With Uber recently pulling out of Austin, returning to Midland, and potentially leaving Houston, ridesharing in Texas has been hotter than the weather. The chief argument centers on cities’ obsession with fingerprinting Transportation Network Company (TNC) drivers in...
Hillary Clinton? Not in Texas
Recently, the as-yet-unindicted Hillary Clinton made a little news by suggesting Texas was going to be “in play” for her presidential campaign this fall. Er, probably not, say… Texas Democrats. Heading into this weekend’s convention for the Texas Democratic Party,...
Austin Increases Revenue Dedication for Housing Subsidies
Without knowing exactly how much they’re committing, Austin City Council voted earlier today to earmark all property tax revenue (from development areas not on the rolls as of January 1st) to the Austin Housing Trust Fund – Austin’s low income housing subsidization...
Midland ISD to Add Tax Increase to November’s Ballot
Midland ISD school board members voted unanimously to raise property taxes via a tax ratification election this November. Although a rate has yet to be set, the district says that the only way for MISD to get out of the red is to raise the rate to the highest allowed...
The Need for Real Budget Reform
Texas hasn’t kept spending as tightly controlled as some lawmakers would have taxpayers believe. A new study shows that total state spending has risen nearly 12 percent faster than would be necessary to keep pace with the growth of population and inflation. Unless the...
Taxpayer Guide to Property Taxation
The simple truth about property taxes is that local officials—not appraisal boards—control how much your tax bill increases. Unless they vote to lower tax rates every September to adequately offset rising property values, Texans will pay higher taxes. When governments...
Texas House Committee On Pensions Houston Hearing
Despite skyrocketing costs and staggering debt in Houston, the mayor is taking an absolute position opposing reforms that would offer greater security for government employees and lower costs for taxpayers. Sylvester Turner's comments came during a House Committee on...
Local Government Hydra Threatens Texas Liberties
With the return of the Texas Legislature only six months away, many are already gearing up for a fight that will define the session and the role of government for years to come. A battle is brewing between the multi-headed monster of local governments and some in...
Carpetbagging Company Joins the Crony Cartel
With many conservatives calling for the Texas Legislature to pre-empt local ordinances on ridesharing and de-regulate the industry, one company is claiming it likes the regulations, and that the state should do more, not less. At a hearing of the House Business and...