Yesterday 18 University of Texas students were arrested after occupying the office of UT President Bill Powers in opposition to a University initiative for “shared services,” a euphemism for administrative consolidation and out-sourcing. The group protested after...
Corporate Welfare
David vs. Goliath
Despite long odds for his conservative challenger, liberal Republican State Senator Bob Deuell is in the fight of his political life. According to Texas Ethics Commission reports, Deuell astronomically outspent his conservative challenger, entrepreneur and Tea Party...
The Incentive-Industrial Complex
It seems the State’s economic development marketing material needs an honesty makeover.
Irving: Public Cost, Private Benefit
If the thought of public officials trading fiscal imprudence for political expediency infuriates you, the remaining details of ARK’s proposal will leave you speechless.
Carona Bashes GOP, Conservatives on Gambling
If Carona’s bill becomes law, Texans will be further from getting free markets and limited government.
Hollywood Handouts Before Teachers and Taxpayers
Texas lawmakers had a chance to help taxpayers and teachers by cutting the corporate welfare to Hollywood, but they chose Hollywood.
Funding Waste in Higher Ed
Instead of putting the funds towards operational costs, UT is spending $10 million of taxpayers’ money on student start-up companies.
Free Markets, Low Taxes Still Best Catalyst For Job Growth
Six million of your tax dollars are being used as government-sanctioned venture capitalism.
Circuit of the Americas Cronies Back For More
Taxpayers are about to learn another painful lesson about the dangers of government-supported venture capitalism.
Grinding Taxpayers’ Gears
Why does a racetrack need a taxpayer-funded subsidy to help pay the bills?