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Authorities Clear Lobbyist of Alleged Legislative Staffer Drugging
Lawyers for Rick Dennis say he was framed after Texas DPS says “no crime occurred.”
“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...
Analysis: Was Rick Dennis Framed?
Is the Capitol culture so depraved it would frame a man in the name of settling a political score?
Texas House Sends Bipartisan THC Bill to the Senate
“The state of Texas has not allowed me to completely follow my Hippocratic oath, and I believe that I may have done harm by not being able to prescribe medicinal cannabis to some of my patients.”
Texas Congressman Proposes to Stop Sending US Tax Dollars to China’s ‘Genocide’ Program
“American tax dollars should never directly or indirectly support taking of innocent human life.”
Amarillo ISD Begins Process of Launching New Police Force
Amarillo taxpayers to see new police force created this year.
Texas Senate Passes ‘Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act’
“Nations like China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea CAN NOT be allowed to tie into our critical infrastructure.”
Where Priorities Stand With Nearly 1 Month Left in Session
This is the phase of the legislative session where almost anything can happen—but almost assuredly, very little will.
Lawmakers Fast-Track Legislation Requiring Sexual Harassment Training for Lobbyists
Both bills require the completion of sexual harassment training provided by the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) every two years.
Legislature Moves to Tighten Property Tax Hike Exemptions
Local officials’ greed forced action.
Dallas Election: Election Integrity and Council Members for ‘Defunding’ Police
Voters will decide if noncitizens will help redraw city election maps and whether or not to rehire those who cut police overtime.
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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