Although the 85th Texas Legislature will likely be faced with a tight budget, we recommend limiting government spending growth so that there are sufficient funds to reduce the burden of onerous taxes. This section covers Margin Tax, Personal Income Tax, Property Tax-Sales Swap, and Supermajority Requirement to Raise Taxes.
Economy
‘Sparkle Beach Ken’ Is Too Kind To Gavin Newsom
The California governor correctly figures that if he stays on offense, his own dismal record will be ignored — even if that offense is odd. Being Gavin Newsom means never having to explain yourself — being able to hurl accusations and nonsensical claims with nary a follow-up from the press. Newsom’s foray into the World...
January 23, 2026