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Sources: Former Texas Lottery Director Reportedly Missing
Sources say authorities have been unable to find Gary Grief, and he could have fled to Mexico. An attorney for Grief has disputed that claim.
Texas House Committee Considers Limiting Foreign Land Ownership
Despite its national security framing, the bill is also drawing fire from some conservatives who argue it doesn’t go far enough.
Texas Lottery Vendor IGT Has Been Fined for Contract Violations
The company argues in a legal filing it didn’t knowingly break the rules.
Texas Senators Consider COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Measures
Under one of the proposals, doctors would be permitted to prescribe off-label drugs like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin to treat COVID-19.
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Shaheen Stands for Ballot Transparency
Earlier this year, State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano) filed legislation that would forbid governmental agencies from spending taxpayer funds to employ lobbyists to kill taxpayer friendly reforms. State Sen. Konni Burton joined Shaheen in backing taxpayers, making state...
Malfunctioning Machines
When everyday Texans go to the ballot box, they get to vote for their representatives only once before being stuck with them for their term. No matter how many promises a politician breaks, voters don’t get a “do over” until it's election season again; that’s just how...
Wallace Hall Vindicated By Hostile Jury
A Travis County Grand Jury sent out notice earlier today that University of Texas Regent and whistleblower Wallace Hall will not be indicted on any charges, but not before they attempted to besmirch his reputation in a baffling public letter calling for less...
Huffines Stares Down Franchise Tax
It’s a sad fact that many lawmakers tell voters one thing, but do another once they’re elected. Unfortunately for Texans, the problem isn’t restricted to politicians in Washington, D.C.—the disease that replaces conviction with complicity is just as contagious in...
Shedding Light on State Affairs
In a meeting that lasted well past midnight, the State Affairs Committee of the Texas House considered legislation that would sharply limit free speech in the Lone Star State. On the agenda were four items; one each by State Reps. Sarah Davis (R-Houston) and Charlie...
Eltife Eager for More Government
Wednesday afternoon on the heels of major victories for property and business tax relief in the Texas Senate, State Sen. Kevin Eltife (R-Tyler) took the opportunity to continue his foot-in-mouth parade. Perhaps bitter over the passage of such relief, some of which he...
Curtain Drop on Cronyism
Though corporate welfare is popular with some politicians, it’s a practice that taxpayers have been opposing for quite some time. This legislative session, one lawmaker has taken the lead to end one of the most egregious examples. State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano) has...
Addition and Placation
House budget writers added an additional $800 million to the 2016-17 budget plan on Wednesday in an effort to increase education spending. This brings the House’s proposed education spending to a total of $3 billion, well beyond the $2.2 billion that’s needed to...
Senate Passes Property, Franchise Tax Relief
By super-majority votes, the Texas Senate on Wednesday approved $4.6 billion in tax relief in a series of measures aimed at helping small businesses and homeowners. "Rather than spend excess revenue, the Senate has voted to return $4.6 billion to Texas homeowners and...