Meet the Real Konni Burton: A Tax-Raising Job Killer
When we think of a conservative in American politics, we think lower taxes, economic prosperity and support for business, right? State Senator Konni Burton...
Texas Sales Tax Revenues Still on the Decline
State sales tax revenues totaled $2.67 billion in June, a 6.5% drop from June 2019, according to information released by Comptroller Glenn Hegar Wednesday.
The...
Tony Dale is raising your taxes
Taxpayers across Texas are paying more in taxes and getting less, and failed policymakers like Tony Dale are to blame.
Pandemic, Down Economy Don’t Stop Texas Cities, ISDs From Asking Voters to Hike Taxes
Despite the ongoing pandemic and its corresponding economic hardships, at least five Texas school districts and the city of Austin will have Voter Approved...
Ken Strange: Pays His Taxes Late, Raised Taxes for Us
Which is it, Ken?
State Representative District 45 candidate Ken Strange says he wants to build the economy with jobs and reduced property taxes. Yet...
Ethical Black Friday is Possible: A Shopping Guide
Ethical Black Friday, is it possible? The holiday season is upon us, and that means buying presents for all the family and friends your...
Texas House Republicans Accuse Senate of Framing Property Tax Plan as “California” Model
There is no dirtier slur in Texas Republican politics than describing something as like “California,” and the term has now entered the property tax...
Despite staggering pandemic losses, Texas budget forecast better than expected, state comptroller says
Despite “historic declines,” state lawmakers will have more money to work with in the upcoming legislative session than Comptroller Glenn Hegar expected over the...
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick and Dennis Bonnen Propose Raising the Texas Sales Tax in...
Texas' top three political leaders — Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen — threw their support Wednesday behind...
Small Business Saturday supports local businesses
We hear it constantly in candidate stump speeches: Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. In Texas, an incredible number of entrepreneurs have...
