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Dallas City Council Members Use Taxpayer Money on Japan Visit
The trip is reportedly to learn about high-speed rail systems with the hope of bringing them to Dallas.
Texas Democrat Party Chair to Resign After Major Electoral Losses
Democrats have failed to secure a statewide victory in 30 years.
Parents Fight CPS, Claim Wrongful Removal of Their Daughter
The parents say their baby’s injuries were caused by a traumatic birth, not abuse.
Texas-Oklahoma State Line Moved at Lake Texoma
The state line was moved to ensure a drinking water pump station on Lake Texoma is entirely located in Texas.
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Sullivan to lead Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
New organization offers vision, leadership on tax relief, spending reformsAdvocacy efforts focused on promoting sound fiscal policy among lawmakers, taxpayersAUSTIN, Texas – Unveiled in Austin today is a new organization, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, developed...
State Auditor: Higher Ed High on the Hog
Today, the Texas State Auditor released a detailed report on the number of full-time equivalent employees in state government. The central conclusion of the report is that, while state agencies have reduced their number of FTE's by 8.4 percent since 1997, higher...
Suddenly Responsible?
The San Antonio Express-News has suddenly decided that lawmakers need to slow down when it comes to decisions on the budget. They need to proceed deliberately, waiting on revenue certifications and the like. Why this sudden concern for fiscal responsibility from the...