An educated citizenry is necessary for our survival as a free people. Texans go to the ballot box each November, and on odd-numbered years, they usually vote on amendments to the Texas Constitution. We do so again on November 5.
Local Government
Why Taxpayer Funded Lobbying Should be a Priority in the Second Special Session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott just announced that he’ll convene a second special session to begin at noon on Saturday, Aug. 7. The Governor’s call includes 17 separate agenda items, but at least one high-profile item seems to be missing—a ban on local governments using tax dollars to hire lobbyists. The practice is one that’s long...
August 6, 2021