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Biden’s IRS Targets Texas Christian Group Because the Bible is “Affiliated with the Republican Party”
“The [Internal Revenue Service] states in an official letter that Biblical values are exclusively Republican.”
Did pork silence El Paso’s drug debate?
El Paso has been the center of a lot of controversy lately. First, the City Council voted unanimously in...
Making Sausage
Texans are now officially locked out of the more interesting discussions at the Capitol. House members voted...
Step in the Right Direction
Austin City Manager Marc Ott is rolling out a new initiative, calling on his employees to identify ways the city can trim its budget. In a time when Austinites are having to do the same this is a welcome sight. The program is called Dollars and Cents and at the onset...
Tighten The Belt, Don’t Add Notches
Today House members voted to increase their operating budgets and raise the salary cap for legislative employees. While small businesses are tightening their belts, legislators are adding notches. Under the new rules, legislators will get an extra $1,000 per month to...
Autopsy Report: Taxpayers to Reluctantly Continue to Fund Lobbyists
Even with overwhelming bi-partisan support of ending the practice, lawmakers chose petty politics over good policy.
After Legislature Leaves, Abbott Announces Plan for Texas Border Wall
Despite not making it a priority during the legislative session, Abbott says that increasing numbers of illegal immigration necessitated the approach now.
Austinites Continue Fight Against Democrat-Run City Hall Over Homeless Hotels
“We hope that we never have to go through anything like this again, but that if we have to, the City of Austin can engage with us in a transparent and productive way next time.”
Have Texas’ Power Problems Been Fixed?
Texans aren’t out of the woods yet when it comes to the energy crisis.
Gov. Abbott Asked to Ban Employer Vaccination Mandates
“Governor Abbott needs to exercise some leadership and make this issue a priority during the special session.”
Don’t Mess with Texas Elections: Abbott Signs ‘Zuck Bucks’ Ban
Millions in cash contributions from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to local election administrators had an unprecedented influence on voting in 2020.
Dallas Mayor Unveils Crime and Police Accountability Plan
Eric Johnson continues to reject defunding the police.
Autopsy Report: Texas Lawmakers Enact New Pro-Life Laws, But Fail to Abolish Abortion
Texas still lags behind other states in protecting children from being aborted.
Abbott Signs Budget, Vetoes Funding of Legislature
Though Abbott has said at least two special sessions will be required this year, he has so far declined to announce when they will take place.
Step in the Right Direction
Austin City Manager Marc Ott is rolling out a new initiative, calling on his employees to identify ways the...
Tighten The Belt, Don’t Add Notches
Today House members voted to increase their operating budgets and raise the salary cap for legislative...
Putting The Gas Tax To Work
Even though we're told the gasoline tax is used to fund highway construction, we know some to non-road purposes. State Rep. David Leibowitz (D-San Antonio) wants to fix that, amending the constitution to require our gas-tax dollars are "used for the sole purpose of...
Less Money To Play With
A worsening national economy means Texas lawmakers are going to have almost $9 billion less in tax money to spend this Session than last. Talmadge Heflin over at the Texas Public Policy Foundation says the "Legislature needs to demonstrate leadership this year by...
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