As of last night, the bulk of the Foundation’s proposals on Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs and overcriminalization of student behavior have passed the House. Chairman Jerry Madden brought the three main bills through without opposition, and accepted amendments that incorporate provisions from other bills. The bills now go over to the Senate, where we are working with senators to ensure quick passage.
Property Tax Relief in Texas: Plan to Eliminate School M&O Property Tax
Texas’ property tax system has turned property holders into renters, where government is their landlord and Texans who struggle to pay annual tax bills face confiscation of their properties. Additionally, the growth of government is harming taxpayers and the economy through higher taxes and more regulation. For example, Eddie Wilson owns the landmark Austin restaurant...