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Constitutional Carry Referred to Brand New Senate Committee
Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he did not believe the bill had the votes to pass the Senate.
Higher Fraud
Despite cries of poverty from university administrators seeking constant tuitions hikes -- and more taxpayer...
Those Calves Won’t Rope Themselves
One of the most significant taxpayer lawsuits in Texas' history is about to go to jury-trial in Austin, but...
Getting It (Almost) Right
In a rare display of good sense, the Dallas Morning News almost gets it right in an editorial on the Legislature's new business income tax. But in arguing against the creation of new loopholes and exmeptions, they write "this new tax needs time to work." In reality,...
Academically-Required Press Box
Abilene school district officials tell the local newspaper that their "New Year's Resolution" is to increase taxpayers' debt this May by $85.2 million, or $5,126 per student. This would include spending $2 million on a new press box for the local football stadium....
Biden Administration Prioritizes Critical Race Theory Programs
In Part 2 of our series on critical race theory, we take a look at the controversial 1619 Project.
Corporate Welfare Defunded in House’s Budget for Now
In 2017, the Texas House similarly voted to defund the enterprise fund and later put the funding back.
‘Illegal Campaign Finance Activities’ Alleged Against Fort Worth Candidate
Leonard Firestone receives contribution from political campaign that hasn’t disclosed its donors.
Masking the Evidence: School District Defies Health Data, Imposes ‘Harmful’ Masks on Kids
Two school board trustees say it’s time for district officials to change course for the sake of children’s health.
Election Integrity Bills Stack Up in Texas House
The House has passed only one Republican-priority election integrity measure, while the Senate has passed five.
Majority of Texas House Members Endorse Obamacare Expansion
More Republicans have signed onto a Democrat bill to expand Medicaid in Texas ahead of Thursday’s budget debate.
Analysis: Is The Cost Of State Government Worth it?
State government costs families more per month than the payment on an F-150 Platinum Edition.
House Approves Reform to Asset Forfeiture
“This bill will ensure that the burden is always on the state of Texas.”
Texas Capitol Roiled by Alleged Sexual Assault
The suspect is a lobbyist with GOP establishment firm HillCo Partners.
Getting It (Almost) Right
In a rare display of good sense, the Dallas Morning News almost gets it right in an editorial on the...
Academically-Required Press Box
Abilene school district officials tell the local newspaper that their "New Year's Resolution" is to increase...
New Business Tax Body Blow: 300 Percent Increase
The Houston Chronicle reports on the severe impact of the new business tax, which is a $6.2 billion hike  over the franchise tax. Wanda Rohm, who owns Presto Printing in Houston with 12 employees, said her taxes will go up an astonishing 300 percent. We have...
Sandbagging The Taxpayers
You always get more of what you subsidize, especially risky behavior. That's certainly the case along Texas' hurricane-prone coastline. Our friends over at the Texas Public Policy Foundation recently published a sobering report looking at the multi-billion-dollar...
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