Texas Children can be charged with prostitution thanks to a veto from Greg Abbott
Children in Texas under the age of 17 cannot legally consent to sex, but they can be charged with prostitution, thanks to a veto from Gov. Greg Abbott. House Bill 1771 aimed to change that
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Will Real Tax Reform Please Stand Up
By Alex Karjerker While the Big 3 Talked a Big Game on Tax Reform, Texas Families will see Limited Relief Since the 86th Texas Legislature adjourned last Monday, Lieutenant Governor
Rigged: How Corporate Tax Cuts Increase Property Taxes for Homeowners
Over the past 10 years, Texas legislators have voted to cut taxes for corporations while freezing education spending, passing the buck to Texas homeowners. Toxic Brew of Corporate Tax Cuts,
Texas Senate Passes School Finance Plan, Remove Sales Tax Swap Provision
AUSTIN, TX – After nearly eight hours of debate and votes on about 70 amendments, the Senate passed House Bill 3, the chief school finance reform legislation, late Monday evening.
How would lawmakers’ plan to hike sales taxes and drop property taxes affect Texans?
The rotunda at the state Capitol. At most there are 139 days left until the Legislature adjourns sine die. Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune Texas lawmakers are expected to debate
Summer is Coming: where is the Texas Legislature on Texans’ top priorities?
Texas has less than a month left until sine die, the final day of the regular session of the Texas Legislature which falls on May 27, and Thursday marks the
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Now that Uresti resigned, Taxpayers can get a representative for the people
Texas Sen. Carlos Uresti (D – San Antonio) resigned after being convicted of 11 felony charges related to fraud. A July 31 special election has
DATA: Download Personal Financial Statements
When lawmakers are transparent and accountable, we all benefit. Unfortunately, current laws don’t require the state to post Personal Financial Disclosure of Texas legislators online.
Texas Republicans stand by Trump border policy at state party convention
As a large amount of Texans continue to be horrified by U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy of separating undocumented immigrant children from their parents, there’s
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