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Senate Passes Another Emergency Powers Reform Bill, House Reluctant to Take Up Issue
Bills reforming the executive branch and local government authorities have now passed the Senate but face uncertainty in House.
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...
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...
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...
North Texans Approve Massive School Bonds
Property taxes will only continue soaring.
Improved Budget Outlook From State Comptroller
The estimate has increased by $3.12 billion from the original estimate.
Dickson: Lubbock Becomes 26th City in the US to Outlaw Abortion
“Lubbock has shown our Texas GOP legislators that the Republican Party of Texas Legislative Priority to abolish the murder of unborn babies in Texas is achievable.” – Allen West
ELECTION RESULTS: Amarillo Municipal, School Board Races
On Saturday night, voters set the direction for the City of Amarillo and local school districts.
ELECTION RESULTS: Parker vs. Peoples in Fort Worth Runoff
Dee Kelly Jr’s. establishment faction defeats Congresswoman Kay Granger’s.
ELECTION RESULTS: Election Integrity Defended in Dallas
Ringleader of “defunding” police forced into a runoff.
ELECTION RESULTS: Collin County
Results of key city council and school board races on the May 2021 ballot.
ELECTION RESULTS: Austinites Vote to End Public Camping Disaster
Citizens organized and rebuked Democrat-led city officials for allowing rampant lawlessness on the streets.
Texas Legislature Urged to Follow Florida’s Lead on Vaccine Passport Ban
Time is running out to protect individuals’ medical freedom in the state.
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...
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...
Longing For The Days Of Yore
He misses the days when unabashed liberals ran the Texas Legislature. In fact, he just cannot stand how bad it is now that conservatives are (nominally, anyway) in charge. The funny thing is that State Rep. Delwin Jones of Lubbock is a Republican. Though you wouldn't...
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