With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked candidates whether they support ending corporate welfare.
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State Rep. Dan Huberty Files Bill to Extend Corporate Welfare Program Killed by Legislature
Renewed criticism was placed on the 313 program this year, as many of the unreliable wind farms that failed during the February winter storm were beneficiaries.
A Not-So-Republican Caucus Chairman
Conservative activists organize and rally to express priority needs in Texas, yet so-called Republican lawmakers in the Texas Legislature routinely do the opposite. The House Republican Caucus chairman might be one reason that is the case.
Corporate Welfare Defunded in House’s Budget for Now
In 2017, the Texas House similarly voted to defund the enterprise fund and later put the funding back.
Round Rock is About to Take More of Your Money
Think you’re already paying too much in taxes? Just wait.
Texas House Overwhelmingly Endorses Corporate Welfare
Lawmakers in both parties voted to defy the Republican and Democrat party platforms on legislation to grant tax breaks to politically connected businesses.
Haslet Fleeced Taxpayers
City of Haslet gushed goodies at taxpayers’ expense to bring Amazon to North Texas.
Keller Debates Wasteful Corporate Welfare
Keller City Council to consider giving businesses tax dollars for something that’s free.
PGA Receives $160 Million in Incentive Handouts
The price to lure the organization here, however, was steep: a head-turning $160 million in various local and state incentives.
NY Governor Admits TX Business Climate is Superior
Governor Cuomo on Amazon deal: ‘If we do nothing, they’re going to Texas.’