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Proposed Rules Would Expand Democrat Power-sharing in Texas House
Rules set to be voted on would give all vice-chairmanships to Democrats and expand their power.
Texans Applaud Trump Ban on ‘Gender Ideology Extremism’
President Trump’s executive order defends women’s rights and restores “biological truth” to the federal government.
Texas House and Senate Budget Proposals Differ on Tax Relief, Education Funding
Although the two budget proposals are mostly at parity, including on school choice, they differ in how tax relief and broader education funding are allocated.
Harris County Commissioners Court to Evaluate Work-from-Home Policy
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is ending work-from-home provisions for city employees starting February 1.
The Archive
Legislators feed bad management at TxDOT
“We need to be realistic with the taxpayers … and tell them it’s going to take more money to fix this problem,” said Sen. Kevin Eltife of Tyler. Eltife and other senators claim that we’ve refused to pass enough taxes to pay for a modern road system and have voted for...
Perry Mails In Budget Vetoes
If you were looking for Governor Perry to make a statement about the excess spending and little tax relief in the state budget, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. Outside of a political swipe at the embroiled head of the state’s Public Integrity Unit, the...
And … They’re Off!
After spending your tax dollars at record-breaking and bank-busting levels, legislators are now hitting the streets looking for campaign cash. Republicans will wow you with tales of just how conservative they have been. They might think they are, but the results of...
Dallas Jumping on Bag Ban-Wagon
The Big Government fiends in Dallas are looking to follow in Austin’s footsteps and implement a ban on “single use” bags. You may remember that in March, Austin implemented a ban on “single use” carryout bags, requiring the purchase of reusable bags, or a fee for...
An abdication of fiscal restraint: Rainy day roads
Texas Politics reported this week that members of the “Senate Finance Committee meeting in Austin Wednesday were generally supportive of a plan to direct money from oil production tax revenues to road rehab and construction.” The committee did not approve the plan by...
Making a Statement (in the Journal)
Several members made a statement on some of the most ideological votes cast in the House during the regular session. No, not that kind of “statement.” The kind of statement that goes into the official journal documenting they meant to vote another way. It happens from...
Bureaucrats Set to See Pay Hikes
Come September 1, many of the state’s top-level bureaucrats are set to see some sweetheart pay raises. Of course, they come without any attempts to make state agencies more efficient with your tax dollars. Most state employees are set to see their pay stubs increase...
Letter to Governor Rick Perry
To the Honorable Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas: The just-ended legislative session grows government too much and offers too little tax relief. Download PDF of letter to Gov. Perry. Call his office at (512) 463-4630. The 83rd Texas Legislature appropriated...
Competency and Competition
By: Owen Stroud The number of Texas school district superintendents with six-figure salaries has reached an all-time high. For the past two years, school districts statewide have taken a few steps to slash appropriations and eliminate jobs in the face of state budget...