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House Approves Reform to Asset Forfeiture
“This bill will ensure that the burden is always on the state of Texas.”
Don’t Buy Lies
Proposals to eliminate property taxes using the sales tax are gaining steam, but even among supporters there...
It’s Just $900 Million
State Rep. Linda Harper-Brown of Irving is at it again. She's worried taxpayers are being scammed by the...
Stinson Puts Down His Pen
The newspaper industry is suffering a rotten blow this week, with the announcement that columnist Roddy Stinson of the San Antonio Express-News is retiring, effective Dec. 30. Stinson has been an unabshed advocate for old-fashioned common sense, even when --...
Bad Policy Ideas Never Die
Some things are just bad public policy, particularly when they deal with eliminating competition. Maybe even especialyl when competition is limited. This is especially true of efforts to make all states levy sales taxes the same way. While we've written about this...
State Legislators Propose Law to Protect Texas Infrastructure From Enemy Nations
“We cannot open the doors to hostile foreign interests who have an intent to harm.”
Dallas City Council Candidates Endorsed by Black Lives Matter Activist
Supporter of police overtime cut looks for more influence from city hall.
More Than $71M Spent on Green Energy Lobbyists in Texas
After millions of Texans lost power as a result of the storms, many lawmakers and elected officials immediately started speculating who was at fault.
Republicans and Democrats Clash on Monument Protection
The controversial subject has been a top priority for Texas grassroots activists.
Austinites Face Pivotal Vote to Stop Homeless Lawlessness, Restore Public Safety
“Everyone should ask: Is our community safe? … Do we want this madness to end?”
Critical Race Theory: What You Need to Know
As schools increase the use of critical race theory in their programs, Texas Scorecard takes a look at the roots of the curriculum.
Clardy Looks to Revive Mobile Voting in Rural Texas
The Republican lawmaker’s bill is backed by Democrats, who are suing to restore rolling polling statewide.
Legislation Moves to Close Tax-Hiking Loophole
The Texas Senate has passed a bill to prevent taxing entities from using pandemics as a justification to raise taxes.
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.
Stinson Puts Down His Pen
The newspaper industry is suffering a rotten blow this week, with the announcement that columnist Roddy...
Bad Policy Ideas Never Die
Some things are just bad public policy, particularly when they deal with eliminating competition. Maybe...
Tax Issue Hot? You Betcha
The Austin American-Statesman is reporting the obvious today: Texas voters want substantive reform to our tax system. Political consultant Todd Smith sums it up pretty well: "I never heard anybody say, 'I just got the right amount of property tax relief,' " he said....
Houston Chronicle Reports on Need for More Property Tax Relief
The Chronicle story "Homeowners still waiting for tax relief from Perry" reports most of the $2,000 promised property tax relief is evaporating due to appraisal increases, and in some school districts, rate increases. But the obstacle last session to more...
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