The House’s State Affairs Committee is expected today to hear testimony regarding a series of bills that would significantly open the legislative process to taxpayer and voter scrutiny. In the past, many important votes have been held as “voice votes,” allowing lawmakers the luxurious shield of not having to defend actions that are either unpopular or costly, or both. Requiring the legislature to take more recorded votes is good for Texas’ voters, taxpayers and future.
The New World Screwworm has been labeled a serious threat to Texas wildlife and its cattle industry by state agricultural officials.
Plaintiffs say the district has failed to respond to a public information request about mold hazards in Plano schools for nearly two months.