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Senate Committee Meets to Discuss Homeless Camping
“The current system is not safe or working for anyone—not for those experiencing homelessness; not for the public living, working, or visiting downtown; and not for the businesses seeking to relocate here.”
How To Waste A Million: Purchase, Then Test
If you've ever wanted to waste a million dollars, you should leave it to the experts at the Texas Department...
A Chance For Smokin’-Hot Pork
Anti-smoking groups are ready to start cashing bigger government paychecks. Already funded by taxpayers with...
Texas Rolling in Cigarette Tax Money, Mounting Surplus Should Ignite Tax Relief
The Houston Chronicle reports that the state will collect $244 million more in cigarette tax revenues under the $1 per pack increase than predicted. While smoking is most assuredly a bad habit, more money for big government is also an addiction that must be broken....
Bottom-Feeder Bail-Out
According to Wikipedia, catfish "feed on algae, fish scales, mucus, carrion, insects" -- and now, thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture, your tax dollars. Catfish farmers can get up to $80,000 in bail-out money from the TDA if they suffered "feed losses"...
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady Will Not Seek Re-Election
The senior Republican made the announcement at a Woodlands Chamber of Commerce conference.
Homeowners’ Wallets Still Hit by City and County Property Tax Growth
Property tax reform didn’t deliver property tax relief in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Parental Right to Second Medical Opinion Passes House, Heads to Senate
Child Protective Services reforms stemming from the Drake Pardo case continue to march forward.
Phelan’s Approach to Emergency Powers Reform Stalls, While Senate Moves
The Texas Pandemic Response Act was heard on March 11 in House State Affairs Committee. More than a month later, it has yet to move.
Texas House to Vote on Constitutional Carry Legislation for First Time
Similar legislation has yet to move in the Texas Senate.
Senate Committee Meets to Discuss No-Knock Warrants
Police officers and police unions varied in support or opposition, as well as members of law enforcement working with West on the bill.
Despite Health Evidence, School District May Continue Forcing Masks on Kids
“It’s time to pivot to data-driven decisions when it comes to requiring children to wear a mask.”
Child Gender Modification Bills Get Hearing in Senate
Similar legislation is slated to be heard in the House Committee on Public Health on Wednesday.
Frisco School Board President Scolds Citizens: ‘This Is Our Meeting’
Citizens say Frisco parents and taxpayers deserve more respect.
Texas Rolling in Cigarette Tax Money, Mounting Surplus Should Ignite Tax Relief
The Houston Chronicle reports that the state will collect $244 million more in cigarette tax revenues under...
Bottom-Feeder Bail-Out
According to Wikipedia, catfish "feed on algae, fish scales, mucus, carrion, insects" -- and now, thanks to...
A Billion Bucks And Not A Penny To Spend
Houston ISD managed to get 51% of the voters to impose $850 billion in debt upon themselves a month ago -- for the children, of course. But a lawsuit is stopping the district from the getting the cash, under allegations that not all the children are benefit from the...
Red-Light Tricks
Cities across the state are rushing to install red-light cameras as a way to make money, er, catch offenders. An investigation is underway in Richland Hills, suggesting the “yellow†warning light has been shortened, so more people will get caught running the...
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