In part, performance measures will determine the amount an agency is appropriated by the legislature.
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Texas Tech Teaches Men to Sound Like Women
The workshop pairs “transgender” students with speech language pathologists to help develop “feminine pitch and feminine qualities” in their voices.
UT-Austin Campaign Aims to Redefine Masculinity
“Even though I’m masculine, I can wear makeup, and if I feel like wearing a dress, I can do that too and it’s totally fine…”
Spectre of Harvey Looms Over Coming Budget Challenges
Even still, prudence will be paramount in deciding where ESF funds will be administered and in what manner.
State Comptroller Revises Revenue Estimates – Says Texas Back on Track
Still, budget writers next session will have their work cut out for them.
Ector County’s Hospital Faces Long Road to Recovery
A series of events that occurred during Medical Center Hospital’s recent budget season has revealed that the county-managed hospital has a long road ahead if they’re going to repair not only their financial health, but the community’s trust as well.
Public Hearings for Midland Tax Hike Underway
Beginning August 15, Midland City Council will hold a series of public hearings over the proposed property tax hike. Also on the agenda is a $100MM road bond slated for the November ballot.
Abbott Signs Budget After Vetoing $120 Million
Abbott’s vetoes were relatively minor in nature, but consisted of cuts to various environmental programs and eliminations of issues he deemed redundant.
Final State Budget Highlights Restraint and Areas for Improvement
While total spending is cause for encouragement, SB 1 was a mixed bag at the ground level
The Texas Budget and Film Subsidies: A Refresher
Public discourse overwhelmingly centers on flawed, specially commissioned studies that vastly overstate film subsidy effectiveness.