“In the past we’ve been able to out maneuver them as a city with our lobbyist, but now they’ve figured out the lay of the land, they’ve figured out who’s who.”
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Kel Seliger: “Constitutional Carry is a Misnomer”
“Constitutional carry is a misnomer … nothing about it makes it any more constitutional than what we have now.”
Dallas County Runoff Will Decide Fate of Controversial Projects
Commissioner Cantrell’s replacement will be the deciding vote on whether or not millions in taxpayer money will continue to flow through a government lobby group to vendors.
Tarrant County Approves New, Risky Venture with Lobby Group
Tarrant County approved a new $24 million software experiment, after it was revealed their ongoing ventures to compete with the private sector are failing.
Dallas, Tarrant Counties Continue to Bankroll Lobbyist Group
A public sector lobbying group may be staying afloat thanks to several urban counties funneling millions to them through TechShare.
“Unfunded Mandates” Legislation Amounts to a Double Tax
The Texas Legislature already gives local governments broad authority to tax and charge fees to pay for local services, and to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Texas Taxpayers Are Funding Their Political Opposition
Sadly, taxpayers are forced to fund government lobbyists that fight against property tax reform and other pro-taxpayer causes.
Frisco’s Mayor Lashes Out At County Officials Who Stand with Taxpayers
Frisco’s Mayor sided with government lobbyists to oppose property tax reform, and attacked conservative county officials in the process.
House Lawmakers Are Poised to Fumble Property Tax Reform
Are state lawmakers in the House going to side with Texas taxpayers or local politicians?
Senate Passes Tax-Funded Lobbying Disclosure Bill
The Senate passed 24-7 a commonsense measure which would improve accountability and transparency in regards to the ways government entities spend tax dollars lobbying the legislature.