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Legislative Priority Progress Report: Election Integrity
Democrats demagogue, but Republicans hold the legislative power.
“Streamlining” The Taxpayers
Task Force Considers Elimination of the School Property Tax
The Legislature must begin to explore ways to phase out and ultimately eliminate the Maintenance &...
Eliminate School Property Taxes? Yes!
We all know the time is long overdue to rip the poisonous weed of property taxes out of the state's economic garden. We might actually get the chance if State Rep. Phil King of Weatherford gets his way. King is making waves today, calling for the elimination of the...
Not the Legislature’s Business
Most Texans are worried about how they are going to pay next year's property taxes, or are concerned about how the new business income tax is going to affect their job. The Legislature? Well, their taking time next week to listen to Dallas Cowboy's owner Jerry Jones...
McDonald: The Evil That Lurks on the Texas House’s Fast-Track Calendar
A payout bonanza for tax collectors sneaks through the Texas House without discussion.
Macias: Texas Just Took a Very Important Small Step in Regulating Porn
The Democrat Party has publicly identified themselves, in Texas at least, as the party for unfiltered porn access.
Border Wall Bill Could Be Dead in Texas House
“The Texas border wall bill is dead unless Texans speak out.”
Texas Supreme Court Tosses Case Against Salon Owner Shelley Luther
Luther had been sentenced to $7,000 in fines for contempt of court for violating a temporary restraining order after she refused to close her Dallas hair salon.
King Lays Out Bill to Keep Outside Cash From Influencing How Texas Elections Are Run
In 2020, at least $36 million in “ZuckBucks” went to targeted local election administrators in Texas. Zuckerberg funneled $400 million to local election administrators nationwide.
Important Legislative Deadlines Draw Near
What is unknown to many citizen activists is whether their priorities are also priorities of the legislative leadership.
Texas House Approves Freedom to Worship Act
The proposed law would protect churches from government officials’ shutdown orders.
Senator Bob Hall Proposes Border Security Bill
In light of the federal border crisis, some are demanding a solution from the state.
Bovard: News Media Suffering the Brunt of Tech Titan’s Greed
Google’s actions in the market, particularly in the digital advertising space, have distorted the marketplace and crushed entire competitors and industries under their dominant weight.
Eliminate School Property Taxes? Yes!
We all know the time is long overdue to rip the poisonous weed of property taxes out of the state's economic...
Not the Legislature’s Business
Most Texans are worried about how they are going to pay next year's property taxes, or are concerned about...
Should Texas and Local Governments Use Tax Dollars to Subsidize Housing?
The Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs may spend $30.9 million in public funds on renovating apartment complexes in Northwest Houston to serve as low income housing. Meanwhile, Austin approved $55 million in bonds for so-called affordable housing, but should...
Geren’s Obfuscation
State Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth wants it both ways. While he doesn't want his constituents to know about his anti-taxpayer ways, but he also says he isn't to worried about being seen as a government-growing spendoholic. Scoring just 45% on the TFR Index, Geren...
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