by Pratt on Texas | Feb. 25, 2015 | Local
Since local government officials across the state are on a full-court press to prevent passage of property tax appraisal reform legislation, I think it important to press back. What is being claimed by either ignorant or dishonest city and county officials across...
by Cary Cheshire | Feb. 25, 2015 | State, Uncategorized
On Tuesday Senate leaders alongside Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the specifics of their tax relief proposals. State Sen. Jane Nelson (R-Denton), the Chair of the Finance Committee, unveiled the specific details of what had previously been a blanket line item of...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
With Texans dissatisfied with the high level of property and business taxation, the governor and a bipartisan super-majority in the Senate are pushing for nearly $5 billion in tax relief, leaving it to the Senate’s big-government Republican, Kevin Eltife of...
by Cary Cheshire | Feb. 25, 2015 | Local
Conservative and faith-based leaders from around Texas gathered in Austin Tuesday as part of Texas Faith and Family Day. Organized by Texas Values, the event also featured speakers from Concerned Women of America- Texas, Texas Eagle Forum, Women Wellness Coalition of...
by Owen Stroud | Feb. 25, 2015 | State
Analysts at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) have compared Texas spending limit methods over recent biennia and found that application of the population-plus-inflation metric to each budget since 2006 results in a trend of relatively constant spending limits....
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
A new tax-subsidized poll from the University of Texas finds that Texas voters are “dissatisfied” with how much they are paying in property and business taxes. The Texas Senate originally proposed slightly better than $4 billion in tax relief at the start...
by Ross Kecseg | Feb. 25, 2015 | Local, Uncategorized
Sen. Konni Burton (R-Colleyville) shocked the Austin establishment after stating she would not meet with taxpayer-funded lobbyists hired by government interests. But she also raised eyebrows from local officials who defended the anti-taxpayer practice, such as Fort...
by Tony McDonald | Feb. 25, 2015 | State, Uncategorized
New information is coming to light about the troubling relationship between Sara Martinez Tucker, a proponent of common core who has been nominated by Governor Abbott to be a regent for the University of Texas System, and a liberal education reform advocate named Marc...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 24, 2015 | State, Uncategorized
Later this week the Texas Senate’s Nominations Committee will consider the appointment of David J. Beck to the University of Texas Board of Regents. He should not be confirmed without undergoing some very strict – and uncomfortable – scrutiny. For the most part,...
by Charles Blain | Feb. 23, 2015 | Local
It appears another HISD bond proposal looms on the horizon, according to district superintendent, Terry Grier. Although he wouldn’t commit to a timeline, the $4 million facility study recently approved by the HISD school board signals it’s coming in the very near...
by Charles Blain | Feb. 22, 2015 | Local
A devoted husband, father, service member, and conservative, Morad Fiki has dedicated his life to preserving freedom and liberty for himself and his country. Born in Wyoming to immigrant parents who ventured to America in pursuit of higher education, he’s truly a...
by Texas Scorecard | Feb. 18, 2015 | Local, Uncategorized
DENTON, Texas – The 158th District Court in Denton County dismissed a case the Texas Ethics Commission had brought seeking to limit the First Amendment rights of Empower Texans / Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and its president, Michael Quinn Sullivan. For nearly...
by Ross Kecseg | Feb. 18, 2015 | Local
Sources inside the Dallas County DA’s Public Integrity Unit have confirmed that felony charges have been levied against a sitting Farmers Branch City Councilman. Floyd Jeffrey Fuller has been indicted on grounds of theft and misuse of public funds. However, no public...
by Dustin Matocha | Feb. 18, 2015 | State, Uncategorized
While the grassroots may disagree on the means from time to time, the end goal of the conservative movement remains the same: put government in its proper size and role in order to ensure that individual liberty is maximized. That includes our state government, where...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 17, 2015 | State
Under legislation filed by State Rep. Matt Shaheen of Collin County (HB 1257), governmental agencies would be forbidden from hiring lobbyists. This important legislation addresses the long-held practices of cities, schools, and other entities from using taxpayer...
by Cary Cheshire | Feb. 17, 2015 | State, Uncategorized
On Tuesday, newly minted Governor Greg Abbott addressed a joint session of the Texas Legislature to set forth his policy proposals for the 84th Legislature. In his remarks, Abbott made clear that he intends to follow through on promises he made during his campaign and...
by Greg Harrison | Feb. 17, 2015 | Local
In a last minute attempt to keep transportation networking companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft from abandoning San Antonio, city officials are now working to draft an alternative to the restrictive rideshare ordinance they previously passed. In December, city...
by Cary Cheshire | Feb. 16, 2015 | State, Uncategorized
House Speaker Joe Straus has announced his committee assignments for the 84th legislature. As expected, the chamber was gerrymandered to constrain conservatives and magnify moderates. One particular committee chair appointment is rife with conflicts of interest. A...
by Tony McDonald | Feb. 16, 2015 | State, Uncategorized
When House Speaker Joe Straus named his committee assignments last week, there was considerable buzz and surprise surrounding his appointment of Rep. John Zerwas to serve as Chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education. Zerwas is replacing Dan Branch, who left...
by Ross Kecseg | Feb. 16, 2015 | Local, State
Before throwing more tax money at a misunderstood transportation crisis, the legislature should first maximize the effectiveness of existing funds. But in addition to placing restrictions on how tax dollars are used, the legislature should also restrict the ability of...
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