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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.
“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...
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.
Dallas City Council Candidates Discuss Public Safety
Councilmember Cara Mendelsohn drops shocking revelations about city council.
Legislative Priority Progress Report: Election Integrity
Democrats demagogue, but Republicans hold the legislative power.
Some GOP Lawmakers Holding Out on Support for Election Integrity Legislation
With 67 Democrats in the House almost assuredly in opposition to the bill, they would theoretically need to convince just nine Republicans to side with them to potentially kill any consideration of the omnibus election integrity bills.
Central Texas City Council Removes Mask Mandate
Round Rock citizens told their city council the real-world evidence has revealed it’s time for government mask orders to stop.
Brian Byrd and Ann Zadeh’s Tax-Hiking History in Fort Worth
Despite different campaign messaging, two mayoral candidates have been more allied than might be expected when it comes to your taxes.
Bullying and Intimidation From School Districts Is Becoming Normal
Despite pushback, parents are working to make masks optional for their children.
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.
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.
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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