The North American Electric Reliability Corporation warns of energy shortfalls this summer amid drought and supply chain disruptions.
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Texas Officials Forcing Citizens to Fund Special Deals With Leftist Corporations
“The practice should never have gotten started, so it should be eliminated as soon as possible. Yesterday is not soon enough.”
Bipartisan Coalition Kills Massive Corporate Welfare Expansion Effort
Though a bill to extend the Chapter 313 program for two years passed last weekend, lawmakers from both parties worked to kill a massive 10-year overhaul.
Commentary: Wharton County in Jeopardy, Your Community May be Next
Community members are teaming up to say “No” to wind subsidies.
NY Governor Admits TX Business Climate is Superior
Governor Cuomo on Amazon deal: ‘If we do nothing, they’re going to Texas.’
Both Parties Agree on Key Property Tax Reforms
With Democrats and Republicans agreeing on ending both “Robin Hood” and property tax carve-outs, Texas lawmakers have no excuse for failing to act in 2019.
Abbott Brings Fresh Scrutiny to Crony Carve-outs
Adopted amidst controversy in 2001, Chapter 313 of the Tax Code – titled the “Texas Economic Development Act” – has grown over the past decade to become a favored carve-out for politically connected businesses. Under the program, big businesses are empowered to...
Springer Sponsors One Way Tax Deals
UPDATE: After further inspection of HB 1987, I have to lend a bit of a mea culpa to Rep. Drew Springer. Under the current provisions of Chapter 313, school districts are allowed to "waive" the jobs requirement for projects receiving tax abatements. This current...