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Meet the Freshmen: Katrina Pierson
When it comes to accountability, Pierson emphasized her open-door policy and commitment to communication.
The Hidden Costs of Property Taxes: Lawmakers Call for Transparency and Reform
State Reps. Mark Dorazio and Pat Curry explain their issues with the current system and plans for reform.
Harris County DA Teare Caught in Law License Controversy Days After Taking Office
Teare’s eligibility to practice law has now been restored.
4 Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in Val Verde County
Gov. Greg Abbott designated the violent Venezuelan gang as a foreign terrorist organization last year.
The Archive
Bonds for Crony Contractors, Not Kids
Not only did Keller ISD conduct a pre-bond campaign research poll specifically designed to manipulate November's voters in potential conflict with state law, but the crony contractors they will hire if the proposition passes are also funding the pro-bond PAC operating...
Lone Star College: Vote Until You Get It Right
Citing its fast growth, the Lone Star College system is asking the taxpayers of Montgomery and parts of Harris County to approve a $485 million bond package on November 4th. If approved, taxpayers can expect the bond’s total cost to be roughly $630 million after...
Dallas Proposition Advances Transparency
The City of Dallas has advanced nine charter amendments on November’s ballot. The first would require that taxpayers see the total cost of future debt propositions on the ballot, a key transparency reform advocated for by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and a...
‘Ethics’ Chair Admits: Attacking Conservatives to Appease Straus Team
In a letter to incoming conservative state senators, the chairman of the Texas Ethics Commission said his agency is implementing IRS-style attack-rules at the behest of House Speaker Joe Straus’ leadership team. Legislative attempts to implement Obama Administration...
Why I’m voting “NO” on Proposition 1
I left out my thoughts on Texas Constitutional Amendment, Proposition 1, in my earlier election recommendations. Listener Club member Gary wrote to me “Do you have a recommendation on Proposition 1? I am having trouble finding any information on it outside [my trade...
Eminent Domain Abuse Defies Common Sense
Landowners are publicly voicing their frustration with the Tarrant Regional Water District for abusing eminent domain authority and ignoring community concerns. Despite the fact that a cheaper and less intrusive pipeline route was proposed three years ago, the TRWD...
Texas Exports Tax Hike to Nevada
Although Texas leads the nation in energy production and a variety of key economic indicators, we’re exporting much more than goods and services. Other states are following our lead on destructive taxing policy to the economic detriment of their residents. Patrick...
Freedom to Preach
In an unjustified move, the city of Houston has issued subpoenas to a number of Houston-area religious leaders. The subpoenas come in response to the pastors challenging a new city ordinance which, among other things, would make it legal for members of the opposite...
Promises Subject to Change*
Texans have few protections from fiscal abuse by local governments. In regards to school bonds, local politicians have very few legal limits that restrict both how the debt is financed and how the approved funds are actually spent. Current law protects big-spenders...