In a report distributed to UNT’s Board of Regents, several concerns were raised by System Chancellor, Lee Jackson. The Dallas Morning News published the following quote: “Since 2011, but in some cases possibly before that date, UNT staff presented revenue estimates...
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Sell Kel
Republican primary voters in Senate District 31 (SD 31) have good reason to be wary of supporting moderate Senator Kel Seliger: deep-pocketed, out-of-district, special interests. The same interest groups have filled Sen. Seliger’s campaign war chest to nearly $1.6...
The Incentive-Industrial Complex
It seems the State’s economic development marketing material needs an honesty makeover.
Lies, Damned Lies, and LBB Statistics
“Figures often beguile me, particularly when I have the arranging of them myself; in which case the remark attributed to Disraeli would often apply with justice and force: ‘There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.’” —Mark Twain In August, the...
Big, Bad Growth
In regards to rising government spending, Texas is the 15th highest state in the nation.
Perry Mails In Budget Vetoes
Gov. Perry talked a big game on the budget before and during session. Sadly, he didn’t follow through on the rhetoric.
And … They’re Off!
Here are seven questions Texas legislators should be asked…
Texafornia? Veto… Or Bust?
Lawmakers who hiked spending are giving Texans a lesson in recklessness.
Session Ends With a Wince
Lawmakers will be eager to tell you what a conservative budget they passed, but this session was underwhelming.
System Benefit Fraud
With so much of your money, legislators are unwilling to even give some of it back.