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Patrick Promises Constitutional Carry Vote in Senate
“It’s rare that I do this. Usually, if you don’t have the votes for a bill, you don’t bring up a bill that’s going to lose, but this is an important issue.”
Gross Tax
If anything demonstrates the folly of placing tax-cut rhetoric over the reality of spending restraint, it's...
Tax Equity
More than two dozen members of the Texas Legislature are calling on Congress to maintain the sales tax...
Examining Agency Advocacy
State Sen. Dan Patrick and State Rep. Ken Paxton are wanting a formal review of the use of taxpayer money by the Texas Department of Transportation and other agencies on advertising. According to the Houston Chronicle, "the tally for advertising, publications and...
Leonard: Bad for Taxpayers
Voters in State House District 97 probably don't need the reminder, but candidate Bob Leonard -- the former rep-turned-lobbyist supported by the grow-government crowd -- has an abysmal record on taxpayer issues. The Texas Legislature has too many faux fiscal...
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.
Allegation: Capitol Sex Scandal Spawns Cover-Up
Spouse reportedly threatened by senior lawmaker to keep adultery quiet.
Texas Ag Commissioner Slams House Republican for ‘Holding Up’ Bill to Protect Children From Disfiguring Operations
“One man is standing in the way: that’s your representative Dustin Burrows of Lubbock.”
Authorities Clear Lobbyist of Alleged Legislative Staffer Drugging
Lawyers for Rick Dennis say he was framed after Texas DPS says “no crime occurred.”
Examining Agency Advocacy
State Sen. Dan Patrick and State Rep. Ken Paxton are wanting a formal review of the use of taxpayer money...
Leonard: Bad for Taxpayers
Voters in State House District 97 probably don't need the reminder, but candidate Bob Leonard -- the former...
“School-ed” in Deception?
Isn't odd that the one area in which most politicians and taxpayers get weak-kneed is that same place that seems to practice the most deception; Education. To me education has become the new golden calf of American worship. I dare you to say in a public setting...
Not Taking The Government’s Medicine
The government-first crowd constantly tells us poor children need the tender-loving mercies only big-government can provide. Well, apparently those parents don't agree. The Dallas Morning News is reporting that a coalition of mostly tax-funded organizations is out...
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