One foreign student work program is a major loss of taxpayer dollars for the federal government and fails to protect U.S. workers.
Taxes
‘Spending Spiral’ Pushes Local Finances to Brink
Accrual accounting recognizes liabilities at the time they are incurred and could dramatically change municipal budgeting.
Austin City Council Approves Yet Another Record-Setting City Budget
The politically created affordability crisis in Texas’ capital city is poised to get worse.
Rep. Toth Presses Democrat Chair for Clarity on Prison Costs for Illegal Aliens
Abel Herrero is among the Democrat chairmen appointed by House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Sen. Ted Cruz Pushes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Act
The measure aims to exempt tips from being taxed as income.
Gov. Abbott Announces New State Corporate Welfare Program Is Taking Applicants
Texas’ previous corporate welfare program has been largely resurrected with a new name and some new guidelines.
Appeals Court Sides With Taxpayers on Debt-Raising Constitutional Amendment
The 7th District Court of Appeals says a 2021 statewide constitutional amendment failed to inform voters of its tax implications.
Report: Biden Administration Funds Texas Drug Recovery Group Distributing Crack Pipes
The organization received $800,000 in federal grant money last year.
State Rep. Harrison Requests Investigation Into Texas A&M’s Payout
Harrison’s request follows the university’s decision to pay DEI proponent Kathleen McElroy—who voluntarily ended employment negotiations—$1 million.
Grassroots Challenger Announces Rematch Against State Rep. Stephanie Klick
The Fort Worth-area seat is currently held by incumbent Republican lawmaker Stephanie Klick.