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Abbott, Homan at Border to Thank Defenders
“There’s help on the way,” said Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dawn Buckingham Announces ‘Jocelyn Initiative’ to Help Trump Secure the Border
In less than two weeks, a mile of border wall will be built by Texas in Starr County.
Lawmakers File Legislation to Prohibit Explicit Books in School Libraries
A proposal by State Rep. Jared Patterson would allow parents to request the State Board of Education review inappropriate library materials.
Texas DPS Encounters More Than 200 Illegal Aliens in Maverick County
Among the 211 illegal aliens were 60 unaccompanied minors and six special interest aliens.
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DallasBlog notes TFR’s launch
DallasBlog.com contributor (and editor of the Lone Star Report) Will Lutz noted the formation of TFR in a posting this morning. You can read his post here. TEXANS FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FORMED Michael Quinn Sullivan, formerly vice president of the Texas Public...
Austin American-Statesman notes TFR formation
On the "Postcards from the Lege" section of the Statesman's website, reporter Mike Ward noted the formation of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. Check out his actual posting here. Fiscal policy watchdog formsBy Mike Ward | Tuesday, December 5, 2006,...
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...