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Katy Faces First De-annexation Challenge Under New Texas Law
A landowner wants to de-annex 80 acres from Katy’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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.
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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...