The city could potentially deal away millions of taxpayer dollars for a soccer stadium.
Corporate Welfare
Austin to Consider Massive Deal for MLS Stadium
Amidst an affordability crisis, the City of Austin could decide to give away taxpayer money to a professional soccer team.
Cedar Park, Stop Picking Favorites
Only a privileged few businesses are receiving perks from the city.
Ending Corporate Welfare Could Allow Texas to Slash Taxes, New Study Shows
A new study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University has shown just how much Texans could save in taxes if corporate welfare was eliminated.
Mayor of Frisco May Profit Off PGA Deal
Sources say Mayor Jeff Cheney will recuse himself from voting on a taxpayer-funded development, due to a conflict of interest.
Arlington Reveals Proposed $1B of Taxpayer-Funded Bribes to Amazon
The Arlington City Office of Communication detailed the massive government giveaway that the city offered Amazon, which came in the form of various taxpayer-funded immediate and long-term benefits.
School District Vendors Bankroll Pro-Bond PAC in Denton ISD
Companies gave $116,000 to the PAC promoting the district’s $750 million bond, including those that will directly profit off its passage.
Round Rock Keeps Taking More of Residents’ Money
The city’s appetite for taxpayer money is growing, and what they’re spending it on is concerning.
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Uncategorized
Texas Scorecard Radio (March 22, 2018)
Episode 25: Tony McDonald visits with Charles Blain about Houston’s response to Hurricane Harvey. Sal Ayala drops by to discuss a big victory for sanctuary city opponents, and Jacob Asmussen […]
City of Round Rock Playing Favorites, Hurting Taxpayers
The city is offering special benefits to only a select few businesses.