by TFR Staff | May 11, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - Taxpayer Talks
Episode Description π° In this episode of π§ππ«π£ππ¬ππ₯ π§ππππ¦, we discuss the recent failure by Texas House lawmakers to pass a meaningful border security legislative priority, the childish dialogue between elected leadership in both legislative chambers on potential...
by Jeramy Kitchen | May 11, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Texe Lege
If you are a Texas taxpayer and hoping to get tangible property tax relief as an outcome of the ongoing 88th Legislative Session, you might be disappointed. Not only does it look as if nearly no real property tax relief will be had, but elected leaders in both...
by Bill Peacock | May 9, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Texe Lege
Texas is often thought of as a conservative state. Teachers, for instance, complain about inadequate spending on public education and low salaries. Democrat State Rep. James Talarico (Austin) has argued that the low salaries are βpushing teachers out of the...
by Jeramy Kitchen | May 4, 2023 | 88th TXLege, Featured, News
On Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives considered House Bill 5 (HB 5), or what was dubbed the “Texas Jobs and Security Act” by both the legislation’s author, Republican State Rep. Todd Hunter (Corpus Christi), and Texas House Speaker Dade...
by TFR Staff | May 4, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - Taxpayer Talks
Episode Description π° In this episode of π§ππ«π£ππ¬ππ₯ π§ππππ¦, we discuss Texas House lawmakers and the confusing saga around whether they voted in favor of increasing their own pensions, at the further expense of Texas taxpayers. We also discuss the corporate welfare...
